Ava May is a freelance illustrator and designer based on the central coast of California.

She founded Exquisite Paradox in 2019 as a creative outlet, which has since grown into a meaningful way to bring warmth and joy to your space through thoughtfully crafted art prints and more.

Influenced by 1970’s-era design and inspired by the natural world around her, Ava’s work explores whimsical creatures, nostalgic imagery, and our relationships with our inner selves and with those we hold close.

She hopes her art fosters deeper connections and mindfulness in its viewers.