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Alissa (有沙) Staples
@alistaps.bsky.social
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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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Hello #PortfolioDay!

My name is Alissa and I am a Japanese-Canadian illustrator for children - and the young at heart!

Seeking new projects for 2026. You can see more of my work using any of the links below!

🌸 alissastaples.com
🌸 www.instagram.com/alistaps
🌸 bsky.app/profile/alis...
A cute digital illustration of a playground at a woodland elementary school for forest creatures. Foxes, raccoons, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, ducks, and more play on a large wooden playground apparatus. A deer teacher waits by the entrance to the school, which is a large tree trunk. A cute digital illustration of a family at a busy farmer's market. The mother holds up an apple to her son, who is sitting on his father's shoulders. The market stalls are filled with produce, flowers, and preserves. A cute digital illustration of a little girl with black hair reading a book with her back to an sea otter tank at an aquarium. A curious otter looks over the little girl's shoulder as she points to a page in her book. Another sea otter happily swims in the background. A cute digital illustration of a cat and three hedgehogs camping outdoors at sunset. They sit around campfire, the cat playing songs on his guitar as the hedgehogs roast marshmallows.
January 14, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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I made a new cover image for my profile page 🐶
A cute digital illustration drawn by Alissa Staples. Four small dogs sit in a row in order of descending size: a pomeranian, a bichon frise, a chihuahua, and a teacup yorkie. A tiny hamster sits at the end.
January 11, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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I was too early with my #kidlitartpostcard last week, so I’ve made a little teaser image to show what I’ve been working on lately. I’m learning #blender3d to add to my illustration skillset!

My name is Alissa and I’m a Japanese-Canadian illustrator. You can see more of my work at alissastaples.com!
A cute digital 3D rendering of a snail with a pink shell on a red and white toadstool mushroom. They have a claymation-like appearance. The text reads “Alissa Staples Illustration; alissastaples.com; (Now learning 3D!)”
January 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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I treated myself to Rahul Parihar (Double Gum)'s Woolly and Clay Doh shaders because I've been practicing more 3D art lately. I used the Woolly shader on this bunny! 🐰🧡

#blender3D #3dmodeling
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Happy New Year and Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day!

A year ago, my new year's resolution was to participate in KidLitArt Postcard day for a year, and I love the inspiration and community I've found through it. 🥰 I resolve to continue participating!

I hope 2026 brings us more joy and connection. 🍀
A cute digital illustration of a white horse wearing red and gold accessories. The text reads "Happy 2026 from Alissa Staples Illustration" and 謹賀新年 (kin-ga-shin-nen) which means a humble Happy New Year in Japanese.
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Mochi the chinchilla and Mallow the pomimo, scheming about something during supervised playtime!
A photo of a greyish-white chinchilla standing next to a pomeranian-American Eskimo cross dog. They’re looking at each other.
December 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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🎄 Happy Holidays!🎄
Wishing everyone a lovely week ahead!
メリークリスマス！
A cute digital illustration of three shimaenaga (long-tailed tit) birds wearing Santa hats, under a hand-lettered "Merry Christmas" adorned with holly on either side.
December 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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❄️ Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and Season's Greetings! ❄️

I'm Alissa, and I make illustrations for children and the young at heart!

🦊 alissastaples.com
🐻 instagram.com/alistaps
☃️ Seeking a picture book or board book project for 2026!

#kidlitart #illustration #イラスト
A cute digital illustration of a bear cub, rabbit, fox, and mouse, wearing winter clothing and enjoying hot cocoa outdoors. Behind them is a bear-shaped snowman and a booth where a polar bear in a Santa hat is happily serving the cocoa.
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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My new sketchbook cover, featuring matching OS window stickers from friends @coldbloodinc.studio and etsy.com/ca/shop/AngelsTaleArt 💜

Bonus points if you recognize the @moonlightkids.bsky.social character!
A photo of a purple sketchbook with stickers on the cover.
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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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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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

My name is Alissa, and I am a Japanese-Canadian illustrator located in Vancouver.
I would love to work on a picture book or board book!

🦦 alissastaples.com
🐬 instagram.com/alistaps

#kidlitart #illustrator
A cute digital illustration of a young girl reading a book in front of a sea otter tank at an aquarium. The text reads "Alissa Staples Illustration" and her website URL "alissastaples.com". On social media, she is "@alistaps" on instagram and "@alistaps.bsky.social" on bluesky.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Peachtober Day 31: Ghost 👻 おばけ

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Yay! I did all 31 days of the Peachtober art challenge this year! Thank you everyone for the kind support - your encouragement means the world to me. 😊

ハッピーハロウィン！
おかげ様でピーチトーバーを全31日間達成することができました！みなさまの応援がとっても励みになります。😊

#peachtober25 #kidlitart #ハロウィン
A cute digital illustration of a friendly ghost popping out of a jack o'lantern and throwing candy in the air. The jack o'lantern is smiling, and a pair of ghostly orange arms are rising out of it. "Happy Halloween!!" is written at the top of the illustration.
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Peachtober Day 30: Whisker 🐱 ヒゲ

A fluffy tuxedo cat, proud of her whiskers.
ヒゲが自慢のモフモフタキシード模様のネコです

#peachtober25 #peachtober25whisker #peachtober #kidlitart #catart #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a fluffy tuxedo cat, sitting and facing the viewer. The cat has very long whiskers coming out of her face and ears.
October 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Peachtober Day 29: Sour 🍋 酸っぱい

#peachtober25 #peachtober25sour #peachtober #kidlitart #hedgehogart #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a hedgehog reacting to tasting a small piece of lime. His lips are puckered as he stands next to half of a lime and a lime wedge.
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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🌈MARCY🌈
🌈マーシー🌈

My entry for the #BandaiNamcoCreator giveaway!
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A cute digital illustration of Marcy, a character from the video game series "Katamari Damacy". She poses in front of a bed of roses, and she is surrounded with sparkles.
October 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Peachtober Day 23: Button 🪡 ボタン

Little midnight helpers!
夜中のお手伝いさん

#peachtober25 #peachtober25button #peachtober #mouseart #kidlitart #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a mouse sewing a button onto a large shirt for a human. Two mice friends are hiding beneath the shirt and chatting happily. A pincushion and spool of thread are in the background, with spare buttons in the foreground.
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Peachtober Day 27: Axe 🪓 斧

We can grow from pain.
傷ついても成長できます。

#peachtober25 #peachtober25axe #peachtober #axe #natureart #kidlitart #イラスト
A whimsical digital illustration of a rusted axe in a tree stump. The tree stump has a tired but smiling face, and a new branch is growing next to the axe, which is covered in moss and ivy.
October 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Peachtober Day 26: Bear 🐻 クマ

Some happy polar bears! 💙
シロクマを描きました～

#peachtober25 #peachtober25bear #peachtober #cuteillustration #bearart #kidlitart #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a mama polar bear and her two cubs. One cub is holding onto her arm and another is climbing on her back. She smiles at the cub on her back.
October 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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I got to meet @greg.style and @musclewing.bsky.social, and they gave me presents! It was lovely meeting you, Greg and Alexis! Thank you so much, Chicory will forever be one of my all-time faves!! 💜🖌️🌈✨

Everyone go play @beastieball.bsky.social!
A photograph of the Japanese collector’s edition of the video game “Chicory” and the English collector’s edition of the game “Wandersong”
October 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Peachtober Day 25: Stripes 🐱 縞模様

A tabby cat!
トラ猫です！

#peachtober25 #peachtober25stripes #peachtober #cuteillustration #kidlitart #catart #かわいいイラスト #ネコの絵
A cute digital illustration of a grey tabby cat sitting, with a striped lighting pattern shining onto it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Peachtober Day 24: Spots 🐱 斑模様

A bengal cat!
ベンガル猫です！

#peachtober25 #peachtober25spots #peachtober #cuteillustration #kidlitart #catart #かわいいイラスト #ネコの絵
A cute digital illustration of a bengal cat with many spots, with many circular lights shining onto it.
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Peachtober Day 23: Paper 📄 紙

An origami rabbit, a.k.a. "ori-bunny"?
折り紙のウサギ、名づけて「折りバニー」…なんちゃって。

#peachtober25 #peachtober25paper #peachtober #kidlitart #bunnyart #origamiart #折り紙アート #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a teal origami rabbit with a cartoon face drawn on top of it.
October 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Peachtober Day 22: Web 🕸 クモの巣

I tried making the spider as cute as I could!
クモをできるだけかわいく描いてみました。

#peachtober25 #peachtober25web #peachtober #kidlitart #spiderart #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a purple spider on a large spider web.
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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It took a month because of the mail strike, but it’s finally here!

Thank you SO much @ginaperry.bsky.social for your book giveaway!! Every page is so beautiful and sweet, I love it! 🥹 And thank you for drawing a hamster friend for the King! I’m so happy!! You are a constant inspiration, truly! 💖💖
A photograph of the picture book “The King of Books” by Gina Perry. A photo of the interior title page of “The King of Books” by Gina Perry. Gina has signed this page with the dedication, “To Alissa”, and she has drawn the King next to a little hamster character.
October 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Peachtober Day 21: Snowflake ❄ 雪の結晶

Featuring my favourite bird, the shima-enaga, who loves snow!
雪がテーマなら大好きなシマエナガも入れずにはいられなかったです。

#peachtober25 #peachtober25snowflake #peachtober #birdart #kidlitart #longtailedtit #シマエナガ #かわいいイラスト
A cute digital illustration of a cute white bird, known as a "shima-enaga" or Japanese snow fairy, looking in awe at two pretty snowflakes. One snowflake is tinted purple, and the other is tinted turquoise.
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM