hi, I’m karen alleluia,
the artist behind kluia co.

I design colorful characters
that feel like home.


〰️ store is closed 〰️

to prep for our shop update on
Sept. 18th at 10AM PST!
Check out all the other ways you
can support me below. :)


Get exclusive happy mail every 2 months,
early access to shop updates, and an inside look at
my work by supporting me on Patreon!

I don’t carry large prints in my shop,
but INPRNT, an on-demand online service,
can print and ship them directly to you!

Filled with all past and present Patreon-
exclusive prints + stickers with free shipping! Only
accessible to Paw Print and Storybook patrons.


〰️ upcoming events 〰️

SoCal Etsy Guild Market
Westfield Mission Valley Mall
1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, 92108
Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10AM - 9PM

Store Update!
Commissions + Ceramic launch!
Tuesday, Sept. 18 @ 10AM PDT

Chula Vista Art Fest
Chula Vista City Hall
276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, 91910
Saturday, Sept. 30 from 12PM - 9PM

LightBox Expo
Ceramic launch!

Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, 91101
October 27 - 29

LA Comic Con
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90015
FRI Dec. 1: 11AM - 7PM
SAT Dec. 2: 9:30AM - 7:00PM
SUN Dec. 3: 9:30AM - 5:00PM

DesignerCon
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, 92802
December 15 - 17


〰️ OTHER LINKS + FAQ 〰️

  • Not right now. I open up mini portrait commission slots (digital and physical) twice a year and I always post reminders about the release date. The next launch is in October. These slots usually sell out within the first 15 minutes, so I’d recommend turning on notifications on Instagram or signing up for my Storybook Tier on Patreon to get first dibs!

    However, I am always open for contract work. Please email me here if you think I’m a good fit for your next project!

  • 〰️ Plush toys + enamel pins 〰️
    Due to a partnership with another company, I am bound by contract to withhold the names of the companies that manufacture my plush toys and my enamel pins. I highly recommend going through Alibaba to find a good manufacturer for yourself. I also highly recommend Wizard Pins for those of you who are new to making pins. They are expensive but they will help you every step of the way. (I started with them! Good luck!)

    〰️ Stickers + sticker sheets 〰️
    I go through StickerMule for all my single stickers because their vinyl quality is unmatched! Sometimes I will order from StickerApp to test products or to purchase freebies for customers. All my sticker sheets are made locally or ordered through Sticker Giant. (I do not make stickers myself bc it’s not efficient for me, but other companies find success in doing so!)

    〰️ Art prints 〰️
    All my art prints are made with archival ink on watercolor paper through a local printer in San Diego called Ego ID Media. I don’t go anywhere else bc the quality is 10/10 each time. If you’re not based in SD, I recommend looking for a local printer that offers gicleé fine art printing. For other print jobs, I go to another local SD printer, Artistic Printers. Their quality is inconsistent but very cheap, so it’s good for testing large prints/projects and temporary signs. For tiny things in small quantities, I use an Epson ET-2850 in my studio.

    〰️ Acrylic charms 〰️
    I work with VOGRACE in China/Canada to create acrylic charms. I have done acrylic charms with other companies before, but they were cheaply made and had lots of imperfections. VOGRACE gave the most pleasant manu experience I’ve ever had— easy to communicate with, very professional, and the acrylic epoxy charms turned out perfect.

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    In general, try to seek out local companies! I’ve found that small businesses can be difficult to work with in the beginning, but it’s usually worth it in the end. I hope this helps! And if it does, please support my work however you can. :)

  • Yes! I am releasing several limited edition pieces in the summer. I don’t know how long I’ll be working with clay since it’s a true hobby for me and I have limited resources, but feel free to sign up for my newsletter, follow me on social media, or sign up on Patreon to stay in the loop. :)

  • All Kickstarter rewards and plush preorders have been shipped and completed!

    If you have any questions about this project, Kickstarter, or surveys, please email me or my team at hello@kluia.co! Otherwise, feel free to purchase Fish the Fox Plush from my store. :)