Since earning a BFA in Illustration in 2011, the artist has established herself as a versatile freelancer, working as a storyboard artist, illustrator, and fine art fabricator. Her passion lies in portrait painting and capturing forms in single or few light sources, resulting in a curious atmosphere where subjects emerge from darkness. Influenced by horror and fantasy genres, she creates artwork that is romantic, nostalgic, mysterious, and slightly macabre, drawing inspiration from vintage comics for much of her work.
In addition to her personal projects, she has also lent her talents to the commercial and film industry, producing visually compelling content for clients such as Coca-Cola, Comedy Central, Forever 21, NY Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and TNT. Her storyboard film credits include projects like ISA (2014), Perfect (2018), and A Man Called Otto (2023), showcasing her ability to bring stories to life through her visual storytelling skills.
For a glimpse into her creative process and to see more of her work, she can be found on Instagram and Tik-Tok under the handle @darcyripley. Fans of her unique style and storytelling abilities can now bring her art into their own homes and offices by purchasing prints of her work for stunning decor that is sure to spark conversation and intrigue.