Marissa Ikuta
@marissaikuta.bsky.social
🖌️ Kidlit illustrator & inclusive educator 🐣 Creator of Softboiled: quirky characters & cute goods
📍 Vancouver, Canada [she/her]
🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
📬 hello.softboiled@gmail.com
📍 Vancouver, Canada [she/her]
🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
📬 hello.softboiled@gmail.com
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Marissa Ikuta
@marissaikuta.bsky.social
· Oct 14
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
🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
✉️ ikutamarissa@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
Reposted by Marissa Ikuta
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
#rattober 25 - "Gourd Rat" 🎃 #rattober2025
October 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#rattober 25 - "Gourd Rat" 🎃 #rattober2025
#rattober 24 - "Blueberry Rat" 💙 #rattober2025
October 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#rattober 24 - "Blueberry Rat" 💙 #rattober2025
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
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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
Reposted by Marissa Ikuta
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 💛
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 💛
October 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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 💛
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 💛
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 💛
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 💛
October 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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 💛
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 💛
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 🤭
October 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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 🤭
Reposted by Marissa Ikuta
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
🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
✉️ ikutamarissa@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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
🖼️ 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
🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
✉️ ikutamarissa@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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
🖼️ www.marissaikuta.com
✉️ ikutamarissa@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
Reposted by Marissa Ikuta
#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
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
October 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#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
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
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
October 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#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
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
If you are interested please reach out via DM, or through my website ➡️ www.marissaikuta.com
#art #illustration #commissions #commissionsopen #petportrait
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
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
October 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#rattober 8 - "Nightmare Rat" #rattober2025
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
October 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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
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
October 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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
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
October 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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/
📧 hello.softboiled@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #fantasyillustration
If you like cute and quirky characters, please feel free to check out my work 💛
📷 www.instagram.com/s0ftboiled/
📧 hello.softboiled@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #fantasyillustration
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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/
📧 hello.softboiled@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #fantasyillustration
If you like cute and quirky characters, please feel free to check out my work 💛
📷 www.instagram.com/s0ftboiled/
📧 hello.softboiled@gmail.com
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #fantasyillustration
#rattober day two: "accu-rat" 🤓☝️ #rattober2025
October 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#rattober day two: "accu-rat" 🤓☝️ #rattober2025
#rattober day one: "friend-shaped rat"! Thanks to @thebeanbaguette.bsky.social, @baysalt.bsky.social, @ratsjo.bsky.social and @/i.want.it.rat.way for hosting #rattober2025. Rats are so funny and ridiculously fun to draw, looking forward to exploring the theme more over the next month! 🐀
October 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
#rattober day one: "friend-shaped rat"! Thanks to @thebeanbaguette.bsky.social, @baysalt.bsky.social, @ratsjo.bsky.social and @/i.want.it.rat.way for hosting #rattober2025. Rats are so funny and ridiculously fun to draw, looking forward to exploring the theme more over the next month! 🐀
I'll be participating in RATTOBER this year!!! Look forward to many rats indeed ... 🐀 I'm excited to see the work of all those participating.
🐀🎃 RATTOBER SEASON APPROACHES... ✨
And at long last here is our 2025 prompt list--join for a month of cool art and most of all, RATS!!! Hosted by myself, @baysalt.bsky.social, @ratsjo.bsky.social, & @/i.want.it.rat.way. We hope you have as much fun as we had making it!
#rattober #rattober2025
And at long last here is our 2025 prompt list--join for a month of cool art and most of all, RATS!!! Hosted by myself, @baysalt.bsky.social, @ratsjo.bsky.social, & @/i.want.it.rat.way. We hope you have as much fun as we had making it!
#rattober #rattober2025
September 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I'll be participating in RATTOBER this year!!! Look forward to many rats indeed ... 🐀 I'm excited to see the work of all those participating.
Trying to find some reference material on Pinterest and approx 50% is either AI or ads 💀 Guess we are going back to the library, friends
August 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Trying to find some reference material on Pinterest and approx 50% is either AI or ads 💀 Guess we are going back to the library, friends