The Other Side of Small
(2025)
Author, Yejide Kilanko
Illustrator, Sei-kashe M'pfunya
The two things Bintin wants most in the world are to play on a football team and to be adopted by a loving family. But everywhere Bintin goes, people stare and point at her because she looks different. Bintin was born with dwarfism and some people are unkind to differences. Encouraged by her foster mother, Bintin longs for a forever home while practising her football shots. Is she too small to dream big?
“A heart-warming tale of inclusivity and rewarded resilience that gently but firmly interrogates pre-conceived notions and the concept of the impossible.” – Mamle Wolo, author, The Kaya Girl
“A positive and sensitive story touching on a much-overlooked struggle, brought to life by beautifully vivid illustrations.” – Victoria Inegbedion, author, A-Files series
(2024)
Wekumusha
Author and Illustrator, Sei-kashe M'pfunya
The illustrations here center on a leaf. Their story is familiar to many. Whether at the beginning, middle or end of your journey in life, in one way or another we are all attempting to find a home - a place where we belong, a place where we are cared for, a place where we are loved, and a place where we are held...In this beautifully short but also long life we all have permission to feel what we feel, to love what we love and to feel at home where we feel at home. Wherever and whatever that means to you. And maybe for a moment in this short journey you will find home here too.
"A beautiful and colorful meditation on home and how our journeys and the people we meet shape us and help us to grow. Engaging, wistful, and heartwarming." – Amazon Review
I need art help!
But ofcourse:)
A client asks for an illustration or children's book
Artist begins project and gets iterative feedback
AI Generated (Sei-kashe's Original Artwork on laptop)
I offer a free 30 min consultation to understand the client's dreams for the project. After our first chat we agree on a final quote for the project (content needs, budgets and timelines) and the the client pays an initial deposit (% of final quote).
Artist will begin project (characters, styling, pages) incorporating her own research, the client's feedback and thoughts from peers as she goes along. Initial sketches are done on Adobe Photoshop or Clip Studio for ease of editing.
