Ravyn L.

My name is Ravyn; I am a multi-media writer, artist, and business consultant. My college background and early career were based heavily in business management, process development, and marketing. I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin. in just over 2 years, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2006. Since then I have worked in a number of fields with titles that include COO, Director, and Department Head. Since 2015 I have worked tirelessly to combine all of this education and experience with my passion for art, literature, gaming, and culture. I have been accurately categorized as a "nerd" for most of my life and I have always been fascinated with telling stories via numerous methods. From my first job as an assistant in a photography studio, to my life-long obsession with etymology and fiction, to growing up alongside modern technology, I've always felt immense joy in finding new ways to create and relay stories. Stories are unbelievably powerful in any format. A good story can teach people, bring them together, or even inspire them to make the world a better place. They can even be used in business and marketing to convey the feelings and excitement that companies want to bring to their potential customers. To this end I've experimented and delved into numerous formats and media and continue to do so, striving to master the ones I find are useful for telling compelling and moving stories. I've often joked about being a real life Bard (or "Jack of all Trades") when it comes to art. I've occasionally been told by more orthodox artists and writers that I should focus more on one area and put all my efforts into one medium or one genre. However, for me, art and stories are all about freedom of expression and the ability to communicate ideas in a myriad of different ways. How can we limit ourselves to one form of expression when the beauty of the world is so multifaceted?