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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 · 13h

FYI for illustrators about yet, another scam. #kidlit

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 13h

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 · 10d

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 · 3d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 8d

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

Home / Shop Excited for a Night Out - Northern Long-Eared Bat Vinyl Art Sticker, Die-Cut and Waterproof $4.00 Home / Shop Excited for a Night Out - Northern Long-Eared Bat Vinyl Art Sticker, Die-Cut a...

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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

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

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 · 15d

Haha, YES! 😂 #kidlitart

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

I hope it goes well!! #kidlitart

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

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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

That is so cool!! #kidlitart

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

I suppose if you don’t do in-person events, this isn’t as important. I have boxes of stock because I’m sometimes at in-person things. #kidlitart

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

I’ve never had a ton of luck with the print on demand type places like that. I’ve made a few sales here and there, but it hasn’t amounted to much. But, I do have a RedBubble shop right now. #kidlitart

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

Can you share your shop link, please? :-) #kidlitart

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

I’ve been getting stickers printed through Sticky Brand (they’re based in Vermont) and have been pretty happy with them. They sometimes have some good deals you can look for. #kidlitart

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

Live events are freaking exhausting! And not driving adds a whole other level of hassle, so I get it. #kidlitart