About Shiso Paper

Sara is a Toronto-based watercolor artist and the owner of Shiso Paper, a creative studio that celebrates the beauty of both nature and art. With a background in technical and scientific illustration, Sara’s meticulous eye for detail and her passion for the natural world shine through in her delicate watercolor works. Her fascination with urban wildlife—particularly the creatures that thrive in the city—has always been a central theme in her art. After years of working in the corporate world, Sara's longing to connect more deeply with the environment led her to explore her creative side, eventually founding Shiso Paper. Through her business, she shares her love of fine stationery, incorporating the delicate beauty of wildlife and nature into every design. Sara draws inspiration from her two Shiba Inu dogs and the ever-present wildlife around her, which fuels her daily creativity.Read their story