Shay Brown is an illustrator, painter and a graphic designer best known for her whimsical illustrations and therapeutic theme(s).

Born in Virginia and raised in South Carolina, Shay’s unique illustration work is shaped by her studies at Winthrop University (BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration with Departmental Honors and Scholarship Awards) Brown is also an alumni of The SC Governor’s School for the Arts. Also a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and illustrators since 2017.

Her first canvas was her bedroom wall. The pencil was her teacher and the paintbrush, her best friend.

Shay’s style reflects her whimsical personality. Her passion is to create pieces that display honesty and emotion. Each piece has a story. Shay’s narrative form invokes an emotional response reflective of where someone is on their own personal journey. 

Shay has licensed her designs onto a variety of products including greeting cards, home decor and children’s books.

“If I’m able to share a bit more positivity and beauty to our world, then I feel like I’ve accomplished something.”