As a teenager, she found herself drawn to the work of famously talented artists such as Gil Elvgren, Rolf Armstrong, George Petty, Peter Driben, Enoch Bolles, Earl Moran, Zoe Mozart, Alberto Vargas, and so many more! She felt the women in the artwork had an air of eternal class, strong sophistication, and oozing sexiness that could not be found or matched in current society. They had a tasteful balance of naughty and nice and she knew she wanted to embrace these same qualities. She had to learn to become her own version of what she felt was beautiful. Today Raquel can be found in both nationally and internationally published magazines, calendars, and books embodying the everlasting spirit of the ravishing women who inspired her so much as a young girl. She continues to draw inspiration from muses of the past and looks forward to leaving her own impression on the world.