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Illustrations

Pabgha's creations inspire from love, confidence, and warm bubbly feelings.

About Me

Pabgha (bah-kha)

Sheena Vang, known artistically as Pabgha, is a talented Hmong-American artist and illustrator based in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota. Her mesmerizing artwork is a captivating celebration of joy and positivity, skillfully crafted to infuse light and happiness into those within her community.She founded Whispering Sijhawm in May 2024, a stationery design business, focusing on creating personalized and Hmong culture-inspired paper designs.

In the Press

Watercolor

These hand-drawn visual narratives depict themes of strength, love, and adventure.

Fanart

These hand-drawn visual narratives depict themes of strength, love, and adventure.

Published works

"Padee and the Mysterious Suitcase" is a collaborative picture book project by Wendy Her and Sheena Vang. In this interactive tale, Padee embarks on a journey to find her traditional garments in a fantasy world. They were published in May 2023.
Discover the vivid illustrations and colorful characters that bring this magical land to life!

"I Love My Family" (Personal Project & Printed in December 2021)A story about Bronwynn sharing why she loves visiting her family in Minnesota. Sketching style for coloring.

Upcoming Events

ChiZuCon 2025 (Madison, Wisconsin)

Past Events

Local

  • 825Arts: Block-Party: Private Welcoming

  • 825Arts: BBQ Block Party

  • Springboard for the Arts: Fall Fest 2024

Pop-Ups

  • Apple Valley High School: AVID Marketplace

  • Hmong Arts & Craft Fair

  • Art in the Hollow

  • Marydale Festival

  • Burbfest Festival

  • Center for Hmong Arts & Talent's Summer Pop-Up

  • Northern Spark

  • Chill Vibez' Pop-Up

  • XIA Gallery Art & Craft Last Minute Gifts

events

  • Anime Detour

  • Anime Fusion

  • 2D Con

  • Twin Cities Con

  • ToshoCon

  • Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo

  • Little Mekong Night Market

  • Art a Whirl

  • St. Paul Art Crawl

  • One Family's Sport Festival

  • NovaPopUp's Holiday Market 2024

  • Schmidt Art Crawl 2025

  • ChizuCon 2025

artist alley vendor experience

Pabga specializes in creating whimsical and vibrant illustrations that bring products a tint of happiness.

Pabgha's Showcase

Imagine a cozy bookstore in a magical forest on a beautiful summer day.

Handmade by Pabgha

For a one-of-a-kind keepsake, I offer live sketch commissions. Let me create a personalized illustration that captures your positive memories and makes your experience even more special.