Digital Illustrator
About Me!
Hello! I'm Star (she/her) and I'm the artist behind Startist17.
I'm an Asian-Canadian freelance illustrator and merch artist inspired by bright colours and anything cute!
I have an educational background in fine arts and live performance production.NOTE (2025/05/27): My main instagram account (@startiist17) is experiencing some login issues. Please refer to my backup account (@startist17.shop) for any updates or if you need to contact me via instagram!Next Event: Fanexpo Canada (August 21-24, 2025)
| INTERESTS/FANDOMS | TOOLS OF THE TRADE |
|---|---|
| Haikyuu!! | Artisul SP1603 |
| Hypnosis Microphone | Clip Studio Paint |
| SEVENTEEN | iPad Air 11" |
| HoYoverse Games | Procreate |
Portfolio - Illustrations and Commissioned Work
Original
OC Profile Pic (2022). Original Characters.
Chris' Birthday (2023). Original Character.
Serene Afternoons (2021). Original Character.
Raccoons! (2022-2025).
Hydrangea Raccoons (2024).
Everything Strawberry! (2024).
OC Valentine's Chibis (2025).
Everything Matcha! (2024).
Fanart
6REEZE (2023). Genshin Impact.
Seirai Island (2023). Genshin Impact.
Dottore (2023). Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact Chibis (2024).
Corrupted Albedo (2023). Genshin Impact.
Matsuuri (2022). Hypmic.
Sakura Jakurai (2022). Hypmic.
Daichi Photocard (2024). Haikyuu!!.
Haikyuu!! Chibis (2024).
Alfie (2022). Original Character (@eggsomniac).
Commissioned Work
Please direct any business inquiries to [email protected]!
Vtuber model for PenbuVT | Youtube
Penbu Full Model (2022). PenbuVT (COMMISSIONED).
Penbu Reference Sheet (2022). PenbuVT (COMMISSIONED).
Ket Reference Sheet (2022). PenbuVT (COMMISSIONED).
Zinnys (2023). Original Character (COMMISSIONED).
Zinnys (2023). Original Character (COMMISSIONED).
Xiao (2022). Genshin Impact (COMMISSIONED).
Please visit my Instagram for more of my work!
Please visit @startist17.shop for updates while I work on recovering my main account.
Portfolio - Merchandise
Original Merch
Lanyards
Mahjong Sticker Sheet
Everything Strawberry Sticker Sheet
Everything Matcha Sticker Sheet
Postal Sticky Notes
Art Program Sticky Notes
Holographic Raccoon Sticker
Holographic Raccoon Sticker
Raccoon + Whale Stickers
Original Character Holographic Stickers
Soda Charms
Fanart Merch
Archon Photocards
Captain Photocards
Volleyball Sticker Sheets
Volleyball Sticky Notes
Sleepy Friends Glittery Stickers
Holographic Volleyball Chibi Sticker
Volleyball Chibi Stickers
Volleyball Chibi Stickers
Volleyball Jersey Acrylic Charms
Chibi Acrylic Charms
Hypnosis Microphone 4"x6" Prints
Genshin 4"x6" Prints
Please visit my Instagram for more of my work!
Please visit @startist17.shop for updates while I work on recovering my main account.
Events Schedule
Anime North Booth (May 23-25, 2025)
MUTUAL CREΔTIA Booth (March 9-10, 2025)
Bamtori's Jinglebam Market Booth with Srdarev Creative (Dec. 7, 2024)
UTMSU's Christmas Market Booth (Nov. 28, 2024)
Events are subject to change.
Please visit my Instagram for more details on events I'm attending!
Please visit @startist17.shop for updates while I work on recovering my main account.
Next Event: Fanexpo Canada (August 21-24, 2025)
Upcoming Events
| EVENT | LOCATION | DATE | TABLE # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanexpo Canada | Metro Toronto Convention Centre | Aug. 21-24, 2025 | C06 |
| Bias and Baubles Market | Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street (Toronto) | Oct. 25, 2025 | TBA |
| Anirevo Toronto | Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building) | Nov. 21-23, 2025 | TBA |
Consignment/Shop In-Person
Mr. Surprise Toys Sudbury Shelf (July 24-Sept. 7, 2025)
Mr. Surprise Toys Scarborough Shelf (May 21-June 29, 2025)
Mr. Surprise Toys Scarborough Shelf (May 21-June 29, 2025)
Mr. Surprise Toys Scarborough Shelf (May 21-June 29, 2025)
| SHOP | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Artist Alley Shop | 4357 St Laurent Blvd, H2W 1Z8 (Montréal, Quebec) | Oct. 15 - Nov. 14, 2025 |
| Mr. Surprise Toys (Sudbury) | 1349 Lasalle Blvd Unit 116, P3A 1Z2 (Greater Sudbury) | July 24 - Sept. 7, 2025 |
| Mr. Surprise Toys (Scarborough) | 3290 Midland Ave. Unit 4, M7V 0C8 (Toronto) | May 21 - June 29, 2025 |
Past Events
| EVENT | LOCATION | DATE | TABLE # |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Will You Become Tomorrow? CSE | Chatime @ Jarvis, 163 King St. E. (Toronto) | Aug. 2, 2025 | - |
| Bamtori's Anime Market 2.0 | Tyndale University Campus | July 19, 2025 | Table #6 (EW) |
| happy cute mart | Thornhill Community Center (Toronto) | June 14, 2025 | Table 6 |
| Anime North | Toronto Congress Center | May 23-25, 2025 | AA 205 |
| Interesting Things Pop-Up Market | Interesting Things, 173 Baldwin Street (Toronto) | May 3, 2025 | - |
| Toronto Game Expo | Exhibition Place, Queen Elizabeth Building (Toronto) | Mar. 29-30, 2025 | AA T65 |
| MUTUAL CREΔTIA | Avant Garde, 218 Merton St. (Toronto) | Mar. 8-9, 2025 | Table A05 |
| Gacha Get-Together | SCC Building @ TMU Campus | Mar. 7, 2025 | - |
| Bamtori's Valentine's Day Market | Tyndale University Campus | Feb. 1, 2025 | Table #12 (EW) |
| Bamtori's JingleBam Market | Tyndale University Campus | Dec. 7, 2024 | Table #36 (EW) |
| UTMSU's Christmas Market | UofT Mississauga Campus | Nov. 28, 2024 | Table #26 |
| Shop The SLC: A Winter Market | SLC Amphitheatre @ TMU Campus | Nov. 20, 2024 | - |
| Bamtori's AAPI Fall Harvest Market | Tyndale University Campus | Sept. 21, 2024 | Table #5 (EW) |
| TMU Orientation Night Market | Gould St. @ TMU Campus | Aug. 26, 2024 | - |
| Bamtori's Anime Market | Tyndale University Campus | July 13, 2024 | Table #3 (EW) |
| TMU Film Fest | IMA Building @ TMU Campus | May 1-2, 2024 | - |
| Genshiken Festival | UofGuelph University Center | Mar. 23, 2024 | Booth #7 |
| Dino Overload CSE | Tiger Sugar @ Yonge/College | Feb. 17, 2024 | - |
| SooKwan CSE | Kung Fu Tea @ Wellesley | Jan. 7, 2023 | - |
| Woohaohae CSE | Kung Fu Tea @ Wellesley | Nov. 12, 2022 | - |