Rachel Fae Coleman

Artist, Editor, and Mother

Born in Philadelphia and raised in a Navy family, Rachel moved across the Eastern United States as a child. She studied at Massachusetts College of Art & Design in the early 2000s and eventually obtained a Double Bachelor of Visual Arts, Art History, and Historic Preservation from Roger Williams University. She graduated in the top 20 percent of her class with a thesis of distinction award and went on to travel as a production intern for VICE Media in Antwerp, Belgium.At VICE, Rachel was part of the editorial and production teams, creating newsletters, press releases, and brand development. She pitched stories to the editors, writing interviews, book and music reviews, and photographing for selected articles. This experience was the jumping-off point in expanding her professional skills in the real world.Back in the states, Rachel created an independent art magazine called Movable. The magazine featured artists, locally and internationally. She was a member of the Providence dance troupe TropiGals, performing vaudeville-inspired choreography and costume. She has assisted and managed wardrobe for film and music in Hollywood, California. She is a 2016 graduate & initiate of The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education and a member of United Plant Savers.Supporting herself creatively, Rachel worked as a fine dining server in Providence, Boston, Seattle, and Los Angeles serving celebrities, politicians, and public figures. Her experience in the hospitality industry has given her years of experience with people in fast-paced environments and new cities.As if she hadn’t traveled or experienced enough, Rachel relocated to Australia in 2018 where she gave birth to her son and worked as an illustrator and writer. They relocated back to Rhode Island in 2023 where she works as an Editorial & Design Project Manager. Rachel is passionate about developing her creative career, continues to make art, and is happy to be home.


Publications

My writing and art have been featured in independent and international publications. Click through to see more.

Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation 2024

Witchology Magazine Summer 2024

Women United Art Magazine Issue II Winter 2023


I managed content, design, and printing in collaboration with department director and researcher for the 2025 CIWAG Maritime Symposium programs and other promotional materials.

Editorial

I am a versatile designer with over a decade of expertise across marketing and creative direction. Skilled in crafting compelling copy and visual concepts, I enhance brand visibility, engage audiences, and drive results. I have the proven ability to manage high-impact projects while consistently meeting client needs and deadlines. I am a dynamic professional with a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail.

Project management, layout, design, and printing for a series of unclassified policy reports in collaboration with the department director.

Managed content, design, and printing in collaboration with the department director and researcher for the 2025 CIWAG Maritime Symposium programs and other promotional materials.

I managed content, design, and printing in collaboration with department director and researcher for the 2025 CIWAG Maritime Symposium programs and other promotional materials.

Compiled and designed a 42-page proposal package with assistance from graphic design and project management, with oversight from the director of estimating and the company owner.
This was a Fit-Out project for a non-profit, awarded and delivered.

Compiled and designed a 54-page proposal package, assisted by graphic design and project management, and overseen by the director of estimating and the company owner.
This was a design-build project awarded and delivered.


Art & Design

My artwork is created as a meditative transformation of my story, cycles of time, dreamtime, and connections to the natural world. I work across mediums but am most passionate about water-based paints, inks, and digital collage.

“Rachel has assisted my business professionally with her art and writing content. She is easy to communicate with, hard working, and self motivated. As a creative, her practice of various forms of media are refreshing and her combination of writing and design skills are superior.”
- Kami McBride, Author, Herbalist & Teacher

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