Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit

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KidLit Connection: Getting to Know Children’s Illustrator, Shiho Pate

I’m so pleased to share this month’s KidLit Connection interview with children’s book illustrator, Shiho Pate! Shiho’s art has a playful and bold style that makes use of both traditional and digital mediums to convey a sense of warmth and fun. She is an illustrator who was born in Japan and now lives in Southern California. Shiho got her start in the gaming industry in New York City. While she has much gratitude for her years working as a game artist, she is so happy to be creating books for kids now.

Please join me in congratulating Shiho on not one but TWO book birthdays this month!

Read the Full Interview with Shiho Pate

Victoria’s Artistic Mission

Welcome to Weyakin Designs, home of the art of Victoria K. Chapman. Enter a world of whimsy and magic full of the joy and spirit of nature’s beauty. Victoria’s work draws on the power of the Earth to bring colorful visions to life through painted and drawn illustrations, poems, stories, and other creative projects.

Victoria is passionate about nature, the environment, social justice, and being kind to others. She draws upon mindfulness, empathy, and compassion in all of her work. One of her missions is to bring a sense of wonder and beauty to the world through art in order to foster an appreciation for all creatures, the Earth, and the diverse people we have on this planet. Sometimes that involves a touch of magic and fantasy, because she believes that a playful spirit keeps the heart in a good place.