This year has been a bit of a struggle so far, but things are looking up! 🌸🩷 Here's a few of my favourite moments from the last little while.

Before the end of the year post your favorite art pieces of 2025 & tag 3 mutuals to do the same

@artikuta.bsky.social
@artbytuna.bsky.social
@uncannykari.bsky.social

I kinda sorta missed the "before the end of the year part" but the spirit is still there! 🐌✨

There's always one 😭😭😭

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 🥰 felt like the good ol' days)

"The Bookworm"
#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

"The Bookworm"
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Gathering flowers on the Charm Farm 💐

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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" 🎃 #rattober2025

#rattober 24 - "Blueberry Rat" 💙 #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 😅 #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 🐾

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 💛

Stunning and so so creative 🥹🌹

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 🐾

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 💛

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 🤭

omggg that illustration with all the little kitties in the bed 😭❤️

Hi #portfolioday! 🐣 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.

🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
✉️ ikutamarissa@gmail.com

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi #portfolioday! 🐣 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.

🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
✉️ 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 🐭 #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 🐭 #rattober2025

Slots are about 50% full 🙌 Thanks for your support!

If you are interested please reach out via DM, or through my website ➡️ 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 🩷

#art #illustration