Sharon LiúGrowing up in Shanghai and attending art school in Hangzhou, Sharon Liú (known then by her Chinese name, Liú Sīyu) always loved illustration but chose a path of oil painting for her undergraduate studies. Moving to the Twin Cities a decade ago and beoming a mother, guiding her children to form their own visual language, she realized her passion for art wasn't limited to painting.Like a lot of 80s kids growing up in China, she had a soft spot for manga and searched for that nice balance between her art school training and that still present childhood illustration dream.Connecting Sofia and Abby's eyes, giving them a similarity where they can share their cute expressions made her fall in love with them. And she hopes that you will as well! Read More Read Less