Shamika Pierre is an exciting illustrator based in Toronto, having recently graduated from OCADU. For Shamika, illustration is far more than just drawing; it’s a powerful method of storytelling, focused on capturing the experiences of her community. As I develop as an artist, I see illustration as my form of storytelling, and I also notice a slow spiral into my energy drink addiction. I focus a lot on the experience of my community, using the beauty and richness of ink and watercolour to let the stories unfold. I love experimenting and challenging myself with difficult ideas and crafting them into my own perspective and experience.