Ruya is a self-taught artist and writer with experience in TV production. She is also the author and illustrator of two children's books. Born in Florida but raised in Istanbul, Ruya moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 2016 to attend Emory University and earned a Bachelor's in Film and Media Studies.

 

She used to get in trouble for drawing instead of paying attention in class,
so she has decided to take revenge by focusing her career on art. She has
a passion for writing, animated storytelling, and comics.

 

When she's not drawing or writing, she likes reading, making jewelry, learning dance choreographies, and walking her 150 pound dog. ​