Delaina Jolley

Inspired by music and bold colors, Delaina Jolley loves experimenting with her digital illustrations. She incorporates unique bright color palettes, whimsical shapes, and portraits to invoke waves of emotion. Her senior thesis is a series of editorial illustrations centering on topics of housing inequality in the United States. During her time at PCA&D, Delaina was a recipient of the Cynthia Price Scholarship and has helped found BLAC (Black Led Art Coalition), the college’s first black student union. Following graduation, Delaina plans to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator while also working for galleries, museums, or other media companies.