Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)

@weyakindesigns

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· 9d

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hot off the press, a new summer piece. I’m Victoria K. Chapman, author/illustrator of PBs. I love animals, conservation, mindfulness, nature nonfiction & imagination. Rep @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frasier @seymouragency.bsky.social www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlit

A child swims underwater with a purple snorkel mask on and a yellow striped bathing suit. She is looking at a Caribbean coral reef with yellow and black striped fish, sea urchin, sea stars, and a green sea turtle in the background. Her hand is outstretched toward the viewer. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· 23d

I wrote a new blog post about my latest adventure to @boydsmills.bsky.social for summer camp! Check it out here: www.weyakindesigns.com/the-magic-of... #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #boydsmills #authorillustrator

A group of authors and illustrators under the trees in the word garden on the Boyds Mills campus, each person smiling and holding a stone with a word on it.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Jul 14

Hello #PortfolioDay! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of children’s books. I love to create visual stories about nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness. I’m rep’d for kids books by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social. www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlit

A watercolor illustration of a young girl with curly brown hair dancing in the woods among ferns and trees. An owl is perched in the hole of a tree, squirrel is in another. Butterflies and ladybugs flit about. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

A watercolor illustration of a mother and baby river otter swimming underwater among plants, fish, and a lone turtle. Brown, green, and aqua coloring form a circular shaped frame for this painting. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

A watercolor and pen illustration of two zebras looking directly into the camera at the viewer with a tie-dyed and polk-a-dot background. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

A golden sunset scene illustrated in watercolor mixed-media features a pond with cat tails, a wooden pavilion, and multi-colored trees. In the foreground are two eastern box turtles who touch necks in an embrace. A redwing black bird flies overhead and a small mouse peeks out from the corner. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Jul 13

My heart is full of inspiration and love from 5 days with our amazing #KidLit community at @boydsmills.bsky.social Summer Camp! I can’t wait to go back. I’m so grateful to the faculty, staff, and fellow creators who made this week truly magical! ✨💜 #kidlitcommunity

The participants and faculty of Summer Camp Week 1 at Boyds Mills retreat center, standing in the Word Garden, each person holding a stone with a word on it.

Victoria K. Chapman, Leslie Lim, Shadra Strickland, Chris Tebbets, Salma Ali, and Emily Rosenthal group together in the Bistro at The Barn on the Boyds Mills Campus in a group selfie.

Victoria K. Chapman and Katie Mazeika smile together in front of the campus book store at Boyds Mills retreat center.

A chalk board sign welcomes writer and illustrators to summer camp!

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Jul 8

So excited to be back at @boydsmills.bsky.social this week for Summer Camp! I get to be with a bunch of amazing children’s book folks and I can’t wait to meet them all (or reconnect)!!! Woohooo!!! 💙💚 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity

Victoria has a big grin on her face while holding up her name tag and standing inside a cabin with green walls.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Jul 2

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I just got back from camping, so here’s an older piece that reminds me of our trip. I love nature, animals, outdoors, mindfulness. Rep’d by @joycekay.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social. www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlitart #kidlit

A girl and owl toast marshmallows together over a campfire in the woods. A watercolor illustration by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Jun 23

I’m part of a new online exhibition from ART MAKER Mag! WILD, curated by Meg Rogers Eldredge. My piece “The Forest Raised Me” was selected. See the WILD exhibition online: artmakermag.com/art-maker-se... Prints of “The Forest Raised Me”: www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/the-... #artexhibition #art

A flyer with a background photograph of plants blowing in the wind.

A watercolor mixed media illustration of a green forest with mossy trees. Black birds fly out from the trees and spirals and mist adorn the background. A mysterious face looks out from behind the trees. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Jun 4

Happy 5 years, #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & imagination. Rep’d by @joycekay.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social! www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlitart #kidlit

A watercolor illustration of a curly-haired girl wearing purple and teal clothing dances in the woods among green ferns and trees. An owl and squirrel sit in the trees behind her while monarch butterflies fly beside her. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 29

BEHOLD! My cluttered desk! This is just the desk portion of the studio. There’s another area where I have a table set up for cutting paper, matting, framing, etc. And lots of shelving around that’s ugly and not in this picture. #kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 29

A4: It’s a cinderblock basement. So, I tacked up fabric on the ugly walls to make it less ugly. I have plants. Purple string lights. Hanging chimes. Pictures. And a bunch of fun little toys and nick-nacks on my desk. Close-up shot of some of those toys. Including 1980’s Wild Thing plush! #Kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 29

A3: I have small drawers on my desk from pastels, pencils, and paint tubes. Cups for other pencils and pens. Drawer sets and shelves for larger supplies. A flat file we found for free on the side of the road for paper and finished pieces. I also love this brush holder hubs got me! #Kidlitart

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 22

I’ve been working on something a little ferny this week. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #watercolorillustratuon #watercolors

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 13

I made this colorful zebra duo illustration just for the Zeh Elementary school in my town. “Party Stripes” will be for sale as part of a silent auction fundraiser for the school this Friday. Created with watercolors, pen, and iridescent medium on hot pressed paper. #artforacause #kidlitart

A watercolor and pen illustration of two zebras looking directly at the camera with a colorful splotchy background and polka dots. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

A watercolor and pen illustration of two zebras and a colorful background inside a white frame and matting propped up against a purple floral backdrop. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 10

Today we worked on cleaning out the garden and planting some seeds like peas and arugula. And Daisy enjoyed some sunshine.

The rat terrier mix dog, Daisy, sits inside a garden area among pots of dirt and raised beds.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 10

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, grandmas, stepmoms, foster moms, pet moms, aunts, all mother figures who make a difference in the lives of those they care for. May your day be filled with love! “Love at First Sight”, oil pastels. www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/love... #happymothersday #kidlitart

An oil pastel illustration of a green and tan figure holding a similar baby figure sitting in the grass under a swirling tree. They sit in a colorful landscape with blue sky and purple mountains, with a rainbow stream flowing past. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 7

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & imagination. Rep’s by @joycekay.bsky.social and Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social You can see more of my work at www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlit

A watercolor illustration of a mother and baby river otter, swimming under the water among plants, fish and a turtle. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· May 6

Over the last couple years, my BIL and SIL saw their beloved dog, Scout and cat, Milo cross over the rainbow bridge. Recently we got together and I was finally able to gift them this watercolor portrait I created to honor and remember their beautiful fur babies. #petportrait #illustration

A framed watercolor painting of a grey tabby cat and white and tan hound dog on a pink blanket. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

A watercolor painting of a grey tabby cat and white and tan hound dog on a pink blanket. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Apr 25

If you see this, post something pink! 🌸🩷 My pink is from a few years ago, but still relevant. National monuments and parks are important for all of us! This one is of Bears Ears National Monument. #artshare #illustration #ifyouseethis

A watercolor painting of bears ears national monument during a pink sunset with the silhouette of a family overlooking it. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Apr 17

Happy bat appreciation day!!! Did you know that bats are amazing for both insect control and pollination (depending on the bat species)? The bat that I drew in this image is the endangered Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis). #batappreciationday #wildlifeillustration

A watercolor and pen illustration of a northern long-eared bat flying with wings spread. The bat is tan and brown with a furry, round body. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Apr 8

This is surely the cause of all my financial challenges. #avocadotoast #eldermillenial #xennial

Avocado spread across a piece of toast with salt and pepper on a white plate.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Apr 6

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of my birthday fundraiser art raffle! Rachel & Kelsey! I’ve emailed you both. And so much thanks to ALL of you who donated to @massaudubon.org to help me celebrate my birthday! 💙 #artforacause #artraffle #illustration #massaudubon #natureart

A watercolor mixed media image of a long tailed bird flying through a swirling sky wiht stars and butterflies. There are trees to one side. The scene is a mix of blues, purples, and greens. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Apr 2

This is the original image that you can find as a bumper sticker, art print, and very soon… mugs! I sold out of the small run of mugs I had made, so I’ll be getting more soon. www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/eat-... www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/eat-...

A red dragon lies down with a satisfied look on their face. A trail of smoke comes up from their nose. Armor-clad legs of a knight hang out from the dragon’s mouth. The text reads, “Eat the Patriarchy”. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Apr 2

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, an illustrator/author of kids books. I love whimsy, imagination, nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & sometimes humor. Rep’d by @joycekay.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlitart #kidlit

A red dragon with wings lies down with a satisfied look on their face. A trail of smoke comes up from their nose. A pair of armor-clad legs from a knight hang out from the dragon’s closed mouth.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Mar 25

Happy Manatee Appreciation Day! Let’s celebrate these endangered cutie patootie water potatoes. You can help protect them by donating to @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social. And if you buy a copy of my manatee art print, I’ll also donate 10% to them! #manatees www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/symb...

A watercolor mixed media illustration of a manatee floating in teal waters among grasses, rocks, and small yellow fish. The manatee has some white scars on its back and green-brown patches of algae. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Mar 16

My heart is full after an amazing weekend at the Whispering Pines Writers Retreat @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social! So great to reconnect with old friends, make new friends, learn, laugh, and share #kidlit book joy! #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #kidlitart #illustrators

Illustrators and authors, Amanda Davis, Beth Price Morgan, Victoria K. Chapman, and Marietta Apollonio together making silly faces and gestures in a conference room.

A group of KidLit folks lined up smiling for a photo. From left to right: Pam Vaughn, Sophie Shuemaker, Natalia Vázquez Torres, Alex Wolfe, Juan Botero, Sean McCarthy, and Julia Boyce.

Victoria K. Chapman and Natalia Vázquez Torres smile together in a selfie.

Victoria K. Chapman smiles while holding up a lanyard with a badge that has her name and a rainbow heart pin and a she/her pronouns pin.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Mar 6

For those curious, here’s a really old super low-res image of me with striped hair wearing my track uniform the end of my senior year of high school. I’m sure I have better photos somewhere… in a box.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Mar 5

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, an illustrator & author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, imagination, nature nonfiction. Rep by Rosa Frazier & @joycekay.bsky.social at @seymouragency.bsky.social! See more: www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlitart

A watercolor and pen illustration of a bear lying in the grass with a grumpy scowl on their face as a yellow butterfly approaches a nearby flower. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Mar 4

44 years young today! 🎉

Victoria who has a short and turquoise colored pixie haircut smiles in the sun with a rat terrier mix dog.

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Mar 4

It’s my birthday!!! 🎉 This year I’m fundraising for @massaudubon.org and I’ll pick 2 winners for my art raffle. Go to my blog post to find out more, donate, and enter! www.weyakindesigns.com/victorias-5t... #artforacause #birthday #conservation #illustrator

Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)@weyakindesigns· Feb 8

Happy Superb Owl Sunday! I’m donating $100 from the sale of my original Flaco owl art to @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social! To find out more and buy art, visit: www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/flac... Or donate directly to Cornell Lab of Ornithology: give.birds.cornell.edu #superbowlsunday #owlart