This year has been a bit of a struggle so far, but things are looking up! πΈπ©· Here's a few of my favourite moments from the last little while.
Posts by Marissa Ikuta
Before the end of the year post your favorite art pieces of 2025 & tag 3 mutuals to do the same
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I kinda sorta missed the "before the end of the year part" but the spirit is still there! πβ¨
There's always one πππ
Been stuck on a painting for a couple weeks. But it's been a luxury to indulge in some personal works now that I'm caught up on professional projects and other obligations! Trying to delve deeper into storytelling with my illustrations lately.
Bought a book at a Scholastic Book Fair today ... How's THAT for nostalgic?
(PS... New books for $3 π₯° felt like the good ol' days)
"The Bookworm"
#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
"The Bookworm"
#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
Gathering flowers on the Charm Farm π
#art #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
This entire series is so so cute (the ghost was my favourite but they're all excellent)
Haha I saw and was gonna message you about it and I was like ... Nah ... She knows
#rattober 25 - "Gourd Rat" π #rattober2025
#rattober 24 - "Blueberry Rat" π #rattober2025
I love the idea of these so much but I'm too much of a baby to watch
Today's #rattober! I tried my hand at "Abstract Rat" at work today but I think I still went a little more representational than originally intended π #rattober2025
My first round of pet portraits was super successful -- thank you for your support!
Due to their popularity I've decided to open up slots for another round πΎ
If you are interested please feel free to get in touch via email or use this order form: forms.gle/yCgc2U8x2e6e...
TY for shares & reposts π
Stunning and so so creative π₯ΉπΉ
My first round of pet portraits was super successful -- thank you for your support!
Due to their popularity I've decided to open up slots for another round πΎ
If you are interested please feel free to get in touch via email or use this order form: forms.gle/yCgc2U8x2e6e...
TY for shares & reposts π
this is soooo cute!!! i love when you can tell when an artist is drawing inspiration from real life. it feels so full of heart :)
I've been chipping away slowly at this one in between other projects! It's close ... just gotta paint in the rest of the background/foreground and polish it up a little. I'm excited to finish it up!
Going to be taking a little break from Rattober for now to work on a few commissions and portfolio pieces, but I'm sure I'll be sneaking a few more ratties in before the end of the month, one way or another π€
omggg that illustration with all the little kitties in the bed πβ€οΈ
Hi #portfolioday! π£ I'm Marissa, a Canadian illustrator that loves to create cute and whimsical art. I am open to all creative opportunities, especially picture books/middle grade, with availability from early 2026.
πΌοΈ www.marissaikuta.com
βοΈ ikutamarissa@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
Hi #portfolioday! π£ I'm Marissa, a Canadian illustrator that loves to create cute and whimsical art. I am open to all creative opportunities, especially picture books/middle grade, with availability from early 2026.
πΌοΈ www.marissaikuta.com
βοΈ ikutamarissa@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
Beautiful work!
#rattober 10 - "Hello Rat"!
Two rats saying hello (by sniffing!) I think traditionally this may be done primarily at the rear end? Rats and rat caregivers, please chime in with your preferred greetings π #rattober2025
#rattober 10 - "Hello Rat"!
Two rats saying hello (by sniffing!) I think traditionally this may be done primarily at the rear end? Rats and rat caregivers, please chime in with your preferred greetings π #rattober2025
Slots are about 50% full π Thanks for your support!
If you are interested please reach out via DM, or through my website β‘οΈ www.marissaikuta.com
#art #illustration #commissions #commissionsopen #petportrait
#rattober 8 - "Nightmare Rat" #rattober2025
(Examples are mainly dogs but I happily draw cats, rodents, reptiles, and small critters of all kinds!)
It's that time of year!
I'm offering PET PORTRAIT commissions in a few fun styles -- see attached for details! Prices start at just $50 each for custom artwork.
Please get in touch if you are interested or have any questions!
Shares are always appreciated π©·
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