Shaizy Umar, a rising artist, shares her journey of becoming an artist and what inspires her to create masterpieces. Growing up with an artistic background and watching her mother's artworks and crafts, Shaizy was inspired to pursue their passion for art and joined an art college after completing their schooling.

Shaizy finds inspiration from various sources such as movies, video games, photographs, exhibitions, and stories. These inspirations come together in her portraits, particularly of women and children, which are bold, colourful, and exaggerated. She celebrates femininity and adaptability through her works and portrays women as strong, confident, and beautiful. Shaizy’s unique style and themes are sure to leave a lasting impact on the art world.