About

Hello! My name is Riley McAndrews. I am a NYC-based interdisciplinary artist from Colorado specializing in illustration, comics, and sculpture.

In my illustrations and comics, I draw narratives and scenes that mimic my own experiences, creating whimsical narratives and characters in the process.

In my gallery art, I explore my identity, memories, and relationships through a diaristic multimedia approach that often references my personal writings.

I am the author and illustrator of two ongoing webcomic series, Cinnamon and Pear – an LGBTQ love story, and Odds & Ends, Evens & Beginnings – a slice of life diary comic, both of which can be read on Tapastic.

I am a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. I graduated with a Bachelors of Arts, emphasizing in digital media studio arts, and a minor in Japanese.

I have exhibited in Itoshima, Japan as an artist in residence at Studio Kura. I am a recipient of the University of Northern Colorado's Southard Award, and have exhibited in UNC's Annual Juried Student Show, and private collections as well as my 2022 solo gallery show, I Hope the Flowers Were Worth It. 

Photo credit: Jennifer Kleven