Shucolat
Hi, I'm Chan Shu Yin, also known as Simone.
I'm an artist, illustrator and art therapist based in Sydney Australia,
born in Singapore.I like making art about feelings, vibes, animals, trauma (and of course, resilience), and random ordinary things.My art therapy practice influences my art, shifting focus to the process and letting go of perfectionism. Once upon a time I was an auditor, and then a 2D visual effects artist working in film, but following the call of my soul (with a bit of luck and lots of support) led me to where I am today.Support me at my Ko-fi shopYou can buy my zines at Book Bar (Singapore), School of Zines (Sydney), and Sticky Institute (Melbourne). My illustrated children's books are available in Singapore book stores, or on my Ko-fi shop (for Australia).Read more about my art therapy practice
Artworks
Personal art & illustration
Illustrated Books
Books and covers I illustrated
Commissions
Commissions for Arts & Community Organisations
Markets
Markets and conventions where I sell my art and merchandise
Exhibitions
Art exhibitions that feature my work
Events & Media
Festivals, workshops,
panels, media features
Support & Follow Me
Get in touch
Please fill in the form for enquiries or commissions. Alternatively, you can email shucolat (at) gmail dot com.
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Thank you
ABN: 33291751189We pay our respects to Elders past and present of the Eora nation, Gadigal, whose lands on which we live and work on.© Chan Shu Yin, 2025
Public art experientials, community art projects
School of Zines workshop on Mending in Zine Making and Art As Therapy, Arts & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta, Sydney, 15 May 2025Beyond the Couch: Redefining the Role of Therapists, Singapore Writers Festival, panellist, 2024Save the Animals! Singapore Writers Festival, workshop facilitator, 2023Featured on Channel News Asia for my group art therapy work with Stroke Support Station, Singapore, 2022Art as therapy at Light To Night Festival, National Gallery Singapore, conceptualised & facilitated 2 art-as-therapy booths, 2021To Speak Freely With Our Selves, a Panel on Mental Health, Paperwork Singapore, 25 November 2021Story Fest Singapore - Interpreting Stories Through Illustrations, Video Interview, 2021Story Fest Singapore - Mandala Storyteling: Exploring Nature & Pyrography, Video Presentation, 2020Community artist-art therapist for 'Of Gardens and Dreams, Taman Jurong' as part of Singapore Art Week, 2020CG Hero Award, awarded by 3dsense Media School for outstanding alumni, featured in Lianhe Zaobao, Singapore, 2013For more information on my art therapy practice, please visit my art therapy website
Selection of watercolour illustrations for a book by ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) Wildlife Rescue Centre, Singapore, 2023
Selection of watercolour illustrations done for The Storytelling Centre Limited, Singapore, 2018-2020
Selection of digital illustrations about guide dogs for k9 Assistance Limited Singapore, 2023
Selection of digital illustrations for SPD SATC (Specialised Assistive Technology Centre), from several manuals and posters on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Singapore, 2020-2022
Selection of illustrations for Maya Dance Theatre's DADC (Diverse Abilities Dance Collective), Singapore, 2020
