About Rae
“The process of creating art is complete joy, just as the focus of creating is to artistically discover beauty.”
Rae Oney completed her BA from James Madison University in Fine Art with Interior Design and Art Education in 1998. Born and raised in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, she worked in interior design, then taught art at public middle schools.
After starting a family in 2005, she joined her father's insurance practice for thirteen years before returning to art education and painting in 2014.
Rae currently teaches art to middle school students. She works with mediums including resin and acrylic inks, inspired by oceans, land, sky, and personal experiences. Her background in Interior Design focuses on creating works for homes and offices.
Rae lives in Lanexa, VA with her husband Eric, daughter Lucy, and German Shorthaired Pointer Cookie.