— Regina Shing is an architect and illustrator
based in Toronto

Selected work — Illustration

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Pencil self-portrait with a bright yellow sun warming the cheek
A bear in a knit vest beside a small sheep in a leather jacket
Wintery skyline of sleepy buildings wearing party hats
Zebra in a pinstripe shirt playing an accordion
A village of small houses built into the branches of one large tree
Two friends blowing pink bubblegum bubbles
Fish-headed mover hauling brightly bundled furniture on a kick scooter
T-Rex wearing a patterned knit sweater with a small figure for scale
Regina at her studio desk with brushes and floor plans

A little about me

Hi, I'm Regina, most people call me Reg or Gina.

I'm an architect and illustrator based in Toronto. By day, I work on navigating complex projects and big ideas. In the evenings, I turn to drawing, a slower, more personal practice where I follow curiosity, experiment, and tell stories.

I've spent over fifteen years in architecture, and I value the depth and collaboration that come with designing for the real world. Meanwhile, illustration lets me be looser, more intuitive, and more spontaneous in how I explore ideas.

I'm drawn to the quiet power of images, how something simple can carry meaning, spark joy, or shift perspective without saying a word.

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Commissions

Working on something of your own?

I take on a handful of commissions each year. Every project starts with a conversation.

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Say hello

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You can also find me on Instagram at @byregina_.