Alissa (Pronounced “Ah-LEE-sah”) Staples is an artist and illustrator living in Vancouver, Canada. She has illustrated for various apps, games, and publications over the years, and is currently seeking representation. A lifetime ago, Alissa received her BFA from the University of British Columbia, and a Diploma of 3D Animation and Visual Effects from Vancouver Film School. In more recent years, she has been working as a translator for video games and raising her children, drawing and painting in her spare time.