Camille Varner Kolafa is a character-driven illustrator specializing in fantastical themes.
Heavily influenced by the fantasy media she grew up with, Camille finds joy in creating fantasy, or imaginative realism, narrative illustrations. Working primarily traditionally with pencil and paper (but sometimes "tradigitally"), she strives to create compelling narratives by utilizing light, color, and composition. She puts emphasis on facial expression and body language, illustrating dramatic motion and moods.
Camille is from Henrico, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Communication Arts.
Achievements
“The Raven’s Message” selected for 2020 Communication Arts juried gallery exhibition, “Omens”, The Anderson Art Gallery
“Vampires Will Never Hurt You” selected for 2024 juried gallery exhibition, “Dark Art”, ArtWorks Gallery
“Shapeshifter (2026)” awarded Honorable Mention in 2026 juried gallery exhibition, “Artist’s Choice”, Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
“Figments of Escapism” 2026 solo exhibition, Nevermore Micro-Gallery