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Alissa (有沙) Staples
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Children’s illustrator, game localization editor (8-4), & mother of two. A Japanese-Canadian obsessed with creative pursuits! She/her. 日本語話せます♪ http://linktr.ee/alistaps
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Alissa (有沙) Staples @alistaps.bsky.social · Oct 14
Hello #PortfolioDay!
My name is Alissa and I'm a Japanese-Canadian illustrator.

I love making art for kids and the young at heart! Seeking new illustration projects for 2026!

🖼️ alissastaples.com
🐹 instagram.com/alistaps

#kidlitart #childrensillustration #picturebooks #絵本イラスト #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a busy playground at a woodland school. A doe teacher observes her many students as they climb and play on the slide, see-saw, bouncy mushrooms, swings, hiding log, and rope bridge. The students are all woodland creatures - foxes, hedgehogs, mice, ducklings, rabbits, turtles, and moles. The school itself is in the trunk of a large tree. A cute digital illustration of a cat and three hedgehogs sitting by a campfire, with a tent and trees in the background. The sun has started to set and the hedgehogs are roasting marshmallows. The cat sits on a log, playing a guitar and singing. A cute digital illustration of a happy hamster on a swing. The forest backdrop is filled with dappled light, and a tiny caterpillar watches from a leaf below. A cute digital painting of characters from the video game "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom".
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lena.fyi
today, OUTERLANDS releases in north america on prime video & apple tv! more regions to come~

the trailer is here & features my music + some of the hildegard von bingen we recorded for the film.

i hope you enjoy this really special film 🤍
OUTERLANDS - Movie Trailer | LGBTQ+ | Wolfe Video
YouTube video by Wolfe Video
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
alistaps.bsky.social
Our 8-4 team is in there! I see some Dragonbaby friends @limeslimetime.bsky.social @rikunaga.bsky.social as well. 😄
brandon.insertcredit.com Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 2d
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
Credits for Brent Porter (3D art lead) and Catherine Menabde (2D art lead) are shown here. There's a lengthy description of what they did, with a pastiche of various Demonschool characters underneath, messing around with a computer.
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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brandon.insertcredit.com
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
Credits for Brent Porter (3D art lead) and Catherine Menabde (2D art lead) are shown here. There's a lengthy description of what they did, with a pastiche of various Demonschool characters underneath, messing around with a computer.
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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bbigames.bsky.social
The Games From Vancouver Steam Sale is now live!

Browse over 100+ games, 50+ discounts, try demos, or wishlist upcoming releases -- all of it supporting and celebrating Vancouver-made games and their incredible developers!

store.steampowered.com/sale/GamesFr...

Please RT and share the love 🇨🇦!
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
alistaps.bsky.social
I drew a little pika! 🐭
ナキウサギです！🐭

#pika #illustration #kidlitart #イラスト
A cute digital illustration of a pika carrying a bouquet of wildflowers in her mouth.
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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brandon.insertcredit.com
This thing took so much work, from so many people - RPGs have so many little working parts, and we did so much to try to make this world feel alive. The team is just vibrating right now, seeing how this all goes, but for now it's great to just have it out there, in people's hands.
November 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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necrosoftgames.com
Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.

store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...

store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...

www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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necrosoftgames.com
Getting a Famitsu review is kind of a rite of passage, and we got a very nice one. www.famitsu.com/article/2025...
オカルティック学園RPG『Demonschool』レビュー。クレイジーな三白眼キャラがパワフルにくり広げる、死霊だらけの青春物語 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com
クレイジーな勢いのある学生たちが悪魔軍団を相手に暴れまくる、オカルティックな学園RPG『Demonschool』をレビュー。
www.famitsu.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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rj-palmer.com
This might be the most realistic portrayal of being an artist working for indecisive directors/leads I've ever seen on tv. Everyone needs to be watching The Chair Company.
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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chevyray.dev
hey canadian friends, did you buy packaged bread between 2001 and 2021? did u know that the grocers got caught price fixing and stealing from you and now you can get $50 of that stolen money back!?

that’s your bread money, get it www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca
Canadian Packaged Bread Class Actions Settlement
This website has been established to provide general information related to the proposed settlement of the case referred to as Canadian Packaged Bread Class Actions Settlement.
www.canadianbreadsettlement.ca
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Finding time for fun drawing while at @kidscon.bsky.social
Photo of a sketchbook page by Gina Perry. Blob shapes with black drawing on top. Mostly imaginary weirdos.
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
alistaps.bsky.social
Still recovering from a days-long migraine. 🤕 Hope everyone's having a great weekend so far!
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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toffeehazel.bsky.social
imma get it doneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
September 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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theyetee.com
In real stroke of genius, we've expanded our official Chicory collection with a pair of colorful new items! Add a splash to your collection with a new tee and acrylic standee both designed by artist @mikotoazure.bsky.social, available now for pre-order: theyetee.com/chicory
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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tirtyturtle.bsky.social
Got addicted playing hades 2
#HadesGame #hades2
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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haykira.bsky.social
Isolated sprite loops made for the TUNIC old house animation!

#pixelart #TUNIC @finjico.bsky.social
#aseprite #dotpict #ドット絵
October 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
alistaps.bsky.social
Loving Pluribus already!
November 8, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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johntv.bsky.social
It’s a bit hard for me to put into words just how very much this project meant to me, but if you know me at all, you probably understand. Echoing Jon’s sentiments below in expressing big love and gratitude to everyone involved. This game is genuinely a blast and I hope you’ll check it out! 💚
moriyoshijon.bsky.social Jon Riesenbach 🎮 ひぐらし奉 @moriyoshijon.bsky.social · 20d
Extremely proud and honored to have been part of the 8-4 team on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment as an English Translation Producer and Editor! Huge huge thank you to Nintendo, @thehalpnetwork.bsky.social, and all our incredible voice actors for helping us bring this story to life!
Banner image for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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moriyoshijon.bsky.social
Extremely proud and honored to have been part of the 8-4 team on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment as an English Translation Producer and Editor! Huge huge thank you to Nintendo, @thehalpnetwork.bsky.social, and all our incredible voice actors for helping us bring this story to life!
Banner image for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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vangameconnect.ca
The GAMES FROM VANCOUVER 🍁 Steam sale goes live Nov 21-30 with over 50 discounted games!

We've partnered with @bbigames.bsky.social to present a digital showcase of talent from Greater Vancouver.

Mark your calendar to snag a great deal and discover hits you might not have known were made here!
Games from Vancouver Steam sale is happening on November 21st - 30th. The background shows an illustration of Vancouver, albeit, with a lot more strange happenings. On the left in the water, a giant mech with four legs towers over the mountains. An ominous UFO ship is hovering above Downtown Vancouver. And, just in the sea, there is a giant octopus. This is putting some needed fun in Vancouver.
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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somebodyelsa.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨

I’m Elsa, an author-illustrator who loves creating joyful, whimsical stories with a touch of humour.

Agents! I’m currently working on some amazing stories and seeking representation!

🎨 somebodyelsa.com
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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faridazaman.bsky.social
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency

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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️

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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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speakyst.bsky.social
Happy November! 🍂

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard
An illustration of a kid running (walking?) with his bird friends. All the birds decided to walk with him. The kid is holding a net for some reason which escapes me at this point. I think I originally wanted all of them to be chasing and catching insects, but I ran out of time. Done in Procreate.
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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diandramae.com
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m an author-illustrator whose favorite season is Fall and who loves a good pun. 😉 You can see more of my work at diandramae.com. (I do not have representation.)

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
an illustration of a little brown acorn with arms and legs holding on to a yellow oak leaf as it drifts downward, surrounded by other leaves in tones of yellow, orange, and brown. A speech bubble from the acorn says, "BeLEAF in yourself,"
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Gina Perry, a New England children’s book author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects mid-2026. Rep’d by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #illustration
Spot illustration of a frog on roller skates, listening to music on headphones, wearing a cape. The cape is flying out behind him and it’s decorated with drawing and writing. Leaves swirl around. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads www.ginaperry.com Rep’d by Sean McCarthy
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM