Stevie Shao is a Seattle born-and-raised illustrator and muralist whose work features bold colors, folk art inspired imagery and a love for the plant and animal life from the region. Shao incorporates a ‘universe’ of characters from folktales, drawing inspiration from historic illustration styles, her Chinese background, and her fascination with storytelling to represent these creatures, their relationships, and the meaning we instill in their portrayal. She is passionate about local causes related to environmental stewardship, racial justice and preserving historic community roots.