Ven Schmidt is an artist from Philadelphia who specializes in illustration, video production, and graphic design. Ven most recently was the illustrator for the children’s book The Adventures of Miss Kitty Popcorn & Cheese, written by Philadelphia Drag Queen icon, Brittany Lynn. Ven has lent his design skills to LGBTQ organizations such as The Willam Way LGBTQ Community Center, and Chumley’s BearCruises.