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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 · Oct 14
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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ginaperry.bsky.social
Did you know that I keep a mini gallery of #KidLitArtPostcard pieces on my website? I update it a few times a year, and each image links out to the artist's website. Thanks to everyone who shared work yesterday! www.ginaperry.com/postcard
Screencap of the webpage ginaperry.com/postcard that lists all the dates for 2026 kidlitartpostcard days. It's also a grid of illustrations submitted on December's event. Work shown includes artists: Mazie Lovie (bright caterpiller drawing on a leaf), Charlene Chua (giant cat and kids surprised by a box full of kittens at the holidays), Caroline McPherson (mouse in a snowglobe with a sled), Debbie Palen (kid elves packing Santa's sleigh), Courtney Pippin-Mathur (Viking family hug), Gina Perry (siblings cuddled on a chair reading about dragons and knights), Graham Howie (lighthouse with cute crab and something in the water), Diandra Mae (two elephants making a snowman), Ginger Ngo (girl and pup cuddled under the covers of a colorful bedroom at night)
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
My #art studio newsletter comes out tomorrow morning! Plus, there’s a 15% off coupon for my art shop for subscribers. If you’re not on my list, now is a great time to sign up! I send emails once-a-month, so I promise not to spam you too much. 💜

Sign up here: www.weyakindesigns.com/sign-up-for-...
Victoria smiles excitedly while holding a laptop and wearing a blue Highlights Foundation sweatshirt, sitting next to some plants.
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, author/illustrator of kids books. I love animals, nature, conservation, & imagination. Rep’d by Rosa Frazier & @joycesweeney.bsky.social at @seymouragency.bsky.social! I’d love to work with you.
More: www.weyakindesigns.com

#kidlitart #kidlit
A happy puppy dog with a red bow on runs wild with a rubber pork chop toy in their mouth. They are knocking over a potted pear tree that is tilted and in disarray as a startled red-footed partridge flies out, feathers in the air. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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willowmoon7.bsky.social
This #CyberMonday, instead of throwing money at people like Bezos, support small creators online.
a blue and white penguin with a yellow beak is smiling
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December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Your friendly neighborhood reminder:
Shop small, shop local and family-owned, support human artists and creators. 🤍
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Paint Your Own Watercolor Winter Card with me!
Sat. Dec. 6, 2026.
10am-2pm (with 1 hour lunch break).

No experience necessary. Paint a card (or two) to gift to loved ones for the holidays at the beautiful @newenglandbg.bsky.social in Boylston, MA.

Register here: purchase.nebg.org/PatronEducat...
A table with watercolor painting supplies shows a card painted with holly leaves and berries, and a hand paints another card with a night sky and silhouettes of pine trees. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Also thankful for the places and organizations that have given me opportunities to learn, including but not limited to: UConn Art program, @highlightsfound.bsky.social, @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social, @12x12challenge.bsky.social #kidlitchat #kidlit
kidlitchat.bsky.social kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 13d
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Thankful for my parents, my family, friends, critique partners, agents, school teachers, my college professor Cora Lynn, all of my #kidlit friends, and so many more. #kidlitchat
kidlitchat.bsky.social kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 13d
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Reposted by Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
The newest episode of the My Creative Life podcast with @nmillerillo.bsky.social is out! I was honored that Nancy asked to interview me. This interview took place back in June, and we talk about art, family, inspiration, & more. Check it out! #kidlit

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
A red and white frame with the My Creative Life logo and a photo of Victoria smiling in a circle in the center. The text reads: My Creative Life Podcast with Nancy Miller Episode 256. VICTORIA K. CHAPMAN. AUTHOR/ ILLUSTRATOR.
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Get those postcards ready! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
The newest episode of the My Creative Life podcast with @nmillerillo.bsky.social is out! I was honored that Nancy asked to interview me. This interview took place back in June, and we talk about art, family, inspiration, & more. Check it out! #kidlit

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
A red and white frame with the My Creative Life logo and a photo of Victoria smiling in a circle in the center. The text reads: My Creative Life Podcast with Nancy Miller Episode 256. VICTORIA K. CHAPMAN. AUTHOR/ ILLUSTRATOR.
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Just a reminder that this month’s #KidLitArt chat is happening a week early on November 20th because of U.S. Thanksgiving! Hope you can join @charlenedraws.bsky.social and me tomorrow night, 9pm EST / 6pm PST. #kidlit
kidlitart.bsky.social KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · Nov 7
November's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Thankful Thoughts!

Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!
art of a turkey holding up a sign that says Thankful Thoughts #kidlitart
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
I listened to my heart and signed up today to go to Summer Camp, session 1 at @highlightsfound.bsky.social next summer! I couldn’t go this year. This session has an amazing lineup of faculty that I’m excited about! 💜 Can’t wait to go back!

(photo from my last trip there in 2024)

#kidlit #kidlitart
Victoria smiles and stands inside a cabin at The Highlights Foundation, holding up her badge and wearing a blue-gray Highlights sweatshirt.
November 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Yes. This.
By the way, here is my art shop link:
www.weyakindesigns.com/buy-art/

Share your shopping links too!

#supportartists #supportsmallbusiness
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Had so much fun seeing friends, meeting new friends, and looking at and buying SO MANY BOOKS at the Newton Children’s Book Festival today! In photos: @phaeacrede.bsky.social @adriakarlsson.bsky.social @anneappert.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity
Victoria K. Chapman takes a selfie with author, Phaea Crede at the Newton Children’s Book Festival. Victoria K. Chapman takes a selfie with author, Andrew Hacket at the Newton Children’s Book Festival. Victoria K. Chapman takes a selfie with authors and illustrators, Anne Appert and Adria Karlsson at the Newton Children’s Book Festival. Victoria K. Chapman takes a selfie with author and illustrator, Adria Karlsson at the Newton Children’s Book Festival.
November 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Fellow Massachusetts #KidLit friends: vote on Act Regarding Free Expression is tomorrow (11/13)! There is a press conference in the State House reading room at 12:45pm tomorrow. Robyn Kennedy’s office has invited me & author or illustrator friends to attend. If you’re able to make it, please do!
November 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
A lovely reception at ArtsWorcester for the Small Works show! I’m so pleased that my teeny tiny “Petita Amanita” mushroom painting has already sold. Thank you to whomever is taking it home!

This lovely show of pint-sized #art is on view until Dec 14

44 Portland Street, Worcester, MA
#worcesterma
A framed watercolor painting of a small amanita mushroom hangs on a white gallery wall with an info tag below it, marked with a red sticker. Art by Victoria K. Chapman. Artist Victoria K. Chapman smiles next to her mushroom painting hanging on the wall at the ArtsWorcester gallery.
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Our monthly #KidLitArt chat is happening a week early this month because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us on November 20th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST for a chat about being thankful! #kidlit
kidlitart.bsky.social KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · Nov 7
November's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Thankful Thoughts!

Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!
art of a turkey holding up a sign that says Thankful Thoughts #kidlitart
November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Meme: "i asked ChatGPT" okay well i asked these barn owls and they weighed your soul against a feather and they said your spirit has been found wanting
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
My art news goes out tomorrow morning! I’m sending a special discount in my art shop only for subscribers. If you haven’t joined yet, now would be a great time. Hope to see you there!

www.weyakindesigns.com/sign-up-for-...

Photo of me painting in my dining room (no lights in my studio this week).
Victoria takes a selfie at her dining room table while working on this week’s KidLitArtPostcard painting, watercolor supplies and tea on the table.
November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Reposted by Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)
brianlarossa.com
Hey illustrators/agents!

I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love outdoors, animals, nature nonfiction, mindfulness, & imagination.

Rep’d by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social

See art at: www.weyakindesigns.com

#kidlit #kidlitart
A watercolor and ink illustration of a yellow dog running through a pile of leaves. A small child runs behind the dog chasing after the leaves. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
We don’t have an election where I am, but if you do, don’t forget to VOTE! #vote2025
An illustration of a polar bear holding a sign that says “VOTE”.
November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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“Mommy, I think I know why Gram has so many problems. You step on a lot of cracks!” - 7 year old 🤣 #parenting
November 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
weyakindesigns.bsky.social
It’s the final hour to bid on my art prints and other great items in this fundraiser auction to help conservation for @wranonprofit.bsky.social! Get your bids in now!
November 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM