I’m Shima Okhovat, a children’s and young adult book illustrator drawn to imaginative, surreal worlds and magical realist atmospheres filled with intricate detail. My work bridges text and imagination by creating story-rich environments, lively characters, and poetic visuals that help young readers feel, wonder, and explore. I blend traditional painting methods with digital illustration to bring both emotion and clarity to every scene. With a strong academic foundation in painting, years of experience teaching art, and professional training in character and environment design, I’m eager to collaborate with publishers who value visual storytelling and high artistic quality.…I’m Shima Okhovat, a children’s and young adult book illustrator drawn to imaginative, surreal worlds and magical realist atmospheres filled with intricate detail. My work bridges text and imagination by creating story-rich environments, lively characters, and poetic visuals that help young readers feel, wonder, and explore. I blend traditional painting methods with digital illustration to bring both emotion and clarity to every scene. With a strong academic foundation in painting, years of experience teaching art, and professional training in character and environment design, I’m eager to collaborate with publishers who value visual storytelling and high artistic quality.WWWW…