About Us

Welcome to Dream Raven Designs! Here you will find a diverse collection of clothing, accessories, collectables, and gifts that celebrate nature and this amazing world.

The Heart of Dream Raven Designs
I am Amanda Ann Larson, the artist behind Dream Raven Designs. The majority of my work features spectacular creatures, from beloved pets to exotic animals from around the world.

I’m a gardener, farmer, environmentalist, and writer living on my Whidbey Island farm with my family and menagerie of critters. I find inspiration from the sweet critters that share Garden Fairy Farm with us, my ever-growing collection of mini gardens, and the vibrant Pacific Northwest ecosystem that surrounds us.

Sherlock (above with me on a forest hike) and Teddy are always eager to help in the gardens and take care of their fellow farm critters. This is my Newfoundland, Sherlock, as a tiny puppy watching the chickens play.

I'm a Buddhist and a vegetarian, so even all our farm animals are loved family members!

Our Golden Retriever, Theodore Roosevelt, is our main farm dog who is unbelievably good with the other animals from the tiny bantam chickens to the goats that are bigger than him. He always comes out to let the farm critters out in the morning and to put them to bed at night.

He also enjoys supervising plantings...

And he loves walks in the woods! Here he is on the edge of Garden Fairy Farm's magical two-acre piece of the forest.

To meet more of my incredible critters, explore the Pets section, which includes illustrations of some of my furry, feathered, and scaley babies.

Love for the Natural and the Unexpected

While most of my art shares a deep connection with nature, my art isn’t limited to the current plant and animal kingdoms. I’m fascinated by geology, prehistoric life (I’m crazy about dinosaurs!), and, yes, I’m even a sucker for cryptids. But who doesn’t love Sasquatch and Nessie?

I’m awestruck by the mysteries of the cosmos and the vehicles we’ve used to explore as far as we’ve reached. While I am an avid environmentalist, we all have guilty pleasures. 

When we weren't out in nature, my family spent a lot of time in car dealerships where my father worked. I fell in love with the "real" cars through magazines and classic car shows. I adore old classics with fins, roaring muscle cars, and any other vintage car with personality. 

My new baby is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, the Love Bug (because my parents met in '74), shown off by Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

What’s Your Passion?
The Dream Raven spirit is about celebrating nature, preserving the environment, remembering the past, and sharing awesomeness with other people of impeccable taste.

I hope my art also speaks to some of your passions. And if you are looking for clothing or accessories in my style, but don't see what you're looking for, please check out Custom Art. I'm always happy to do art for those who don't mind sharing the love.