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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 13h

8:00-3:00 work, 3:30-5:30 second work, 7:00-10:00 third work 😴
I'm grateful! Busy but had a lot of fun today too.

Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 16h

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 :)

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 16h

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!

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 1d

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 🤭

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 2d

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
✉️ [email protected]

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 2d

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
✉️ [email protected]

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 4d

Beautiful work!

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 6d

#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

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 6d

#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

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 7d

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

Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 8d

#rattober 8 - "Nightmare Rat" #rattober2025

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 9d

(Examples are mainly dogs but I happily draw cats, rodents, reptiles, and small critters of all kinds!)

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 9d

I loved this ... Game?

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 9d

#rattober day 6 - "Ratio"

<3 #rattober2025

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 11d

the tail as a path is so creative! love it!

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 11d

#rattober day 5 - "Stinky Rat"

some stinky cheese for a stinky boy

#rattober2025

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 11d

It's humble, but it's a start! 🐣

Redesigning my portfolio website and learning to be vulnerable.

I'm still working on it, but feel free to check it out if you'd like 💛

www.marissaikuta.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #illustration

Illustration - Marissa Ikuta

www.marissaikuta.com

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 12d

Do you have the OnlyPosts feed saved? I generally only follow my friends and artists and usually stick to that feed when I'm checking Bluesky, otherwise things get really overwhelming for me 💀

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 12d

#Rattober Day 4 - "Dream Rat"

A sleeping rat dreams of cheese ... #rattober2025

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 13d

And a little something for #kidlitartpostcard today✨

If you like cute and quirky characters, please feel free to check out my work 💛

📷 www.instagram.com/s0ftboiled/
📧 [email protected]

#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #fantasyillustration

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 13d

bahahah same brain over here ☝️🤓 love your take on the prompt hehe

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 13d

#rattober day two: "accu-rat" 🤓☝️ #rattober2025

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