Shaima is a Canadian fantasy artist & illustrator based in Toronto. Her art revolves around themes of nature, spirituality, and introspection. She works primarily in traditional mediums, favouring watercolours and graphite to create soft washes with contrasting dark forms. Her biggest influence is European history, specifically her love of the folklore & imagery found within Celtic and Germanic/Norse peoples of the Middle Ages and prior; knotwork, runestones, and carvings serving as inspiration.