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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)

@weyakindesigns.bsky.social

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Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit. Illustrator. Author. Fine Artist. Musician. Dancer. Nature-lover. Mom to humans, dog, and plants. Rep’d by Joyce Sweeney & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency! #12x12PB #KidLitArt www.weyakindesigns.com 💙💜🩷 🌈

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 11h

My website was down for a few there, but it’s working again. Whew!

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 12h

Love the jellies ones!! 🩵

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 14h

You totally should!! 😸

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 14h

I’ll have to look for this! My 7yo would probably love it.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 14h

The kitty in the art studio is my favorite! 💜

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 15h

Hello #PortfolioDay! I’m
Victoria K. Chapman, an illustrator/author of children’s books. Artist/art instructor. I love animals, the outdoors, conservation, magic, imagination & mindfulness. Rep’d for kids books by Rosa Frazier & Joyce Sweeney of @seymouragency.bsky.social!
www.weyakindesigns.com

A Forest of green trees with swirling mists and a face looking between the branches. Black birds fly out from below. Swirls grow around the trees. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Two eastern box turtles stand by a pond, necks touching in a reptilian embrace. A red wing blackbird flies overhead. A ladybug and mouse hide in the cat tails and grasses. A pavilion sits on the opposite side of the pond, reflecting in golden light. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

A view of a forest floor. A tree stump covered in moss and fungus sits among ferns and other fallen branches. Various mushrooms lay on the forest floor. Among the trees in the background peers a white tailed deer. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

An overhead view of children floating in the ocean on blue and white floating tubes. Stingrays and fish swim by below them. A beagle floats on one of the tubes wearing sunglasses. At the edge of the beach, there are shells and a sea star. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 4d

FYI for illustrators about yet, another scam. #kidlit

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 4d

An illustrator alerted me to the attached email. Someone is impersonating me! Offering #kidlit illustrators fake deals!

This is not me! The deal-structure/schedule is insane. The deadline is quite friendly?! 10 picture books in 3 years?!

Please let me know if you receive an email like this!

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 14d

It's almost time again #PortfolioDay is in two weeks on Tuesday, October 14th! If you're a creative looking for work or someone who hires creative professionals, watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

Visit portfolioday.art for more!

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 7d

Hello fellow artists! I know working in a home studio can feel isolating and make it hard to focus. My friend Val runs a weekly co-working group for creatives to help give you space and focus for your creating. I look forward to it every week! #artist #art

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Virtual Co-working Space for Artists and Creatives

Get focused and inspired in your creative work with online coworking community for artists and creatives. I lead a new grounding meditation each week

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 12d

This comment I made last week is making me sad now. Jane Goodall will never buy my art. 😢 #kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 12d

Hah, I love the look on the last bunny’s face! 🤣

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 12d

PS- I have stickers of these little northern long-eared bat cuties for sale. I have one on my water bottle and get lots of compliments from fellow bat-lovers. 🦇💜

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Excited for a Night Out – Northern Long-Eared Bat Vinyl Art Sticker, Die-Cut and Waterproof - Weyakin Designs

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 12d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, an illustrator/author of books for kids. I love stories about animals, plants, nature nonfiction, & mindfulness. Rep’d by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social. See more at: www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlitart #kidlit

A northern long eared bat with a little furry body and brown wings looks delighted to be flying.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

I hope you can participate more next time. Thanks for peeking in! #kidlitart

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for joining, everyone! We’ll see you next month for spooky time! And now, I must turn into a pumpkin. 🎃 #kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Right? I feel like we’re in a period where ALL the horrible things are coming to light. Uuugh… #kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Oh, interesting! What sort of stuff do you do at the school visits? I’ve been practicing with my son’s classes reading to them and volunteering for activities in the meantime. #kidlitart

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Uhhh… Ummm… Someone who doesn’t suck? LOL. How about some amazing famous conservationist like Jane Goodall? Or another awesome famous #kidlit creator? I’m bad at thinking of famous people! As long as they’re not racist, homophobes/transphobes, etc. I’m cool with it. #kidlitart

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Start small. You’ve got all your #Kidlitart friends who are here to cheer you on!!

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

I keep envisioning what my school visits will be like when an editor finally decides one of my dummies is worth buying. Good to know it’s lucrative! #kidlitart

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Haha, YES! 😂 #kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

I hope it goes well!! #kidlitart

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Oh wow! I’ve never felt confident enough to send my work to somewhere like the New Yorker. Applauding you for even trying!! #kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Starting small is good! That’s what I’ve done. Now people look at my booth and say, “Wow, how do you have so much stuff? This looks so professional.” Because literally years of building it up slowly. #kidlitart

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 19d

A4: I tried ads once or twice but it didn’t amount to much. I send a monthly newsletter with art studio happenings. Made a few tutorials that I hope direct people to my site. Share on social media. And set up at events sometimes.

Alt: Oh, I’ve TRIED. It just doesn’t always work. LOL. #kidlitart

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