Here are a few of the Japanese symbols in the painting. Big kudos to Aya for being my art director on this.
- When the cat is holding up the left paw, it is beckoning people to come in.
- When the cat is holding up the right paw, it is beckoning money. I've noticed that most of the manekineko I see are holding up their right paw. Hmm...
- Both paws beckons both money and people. I love it when ancient symbolism works out so logically.
- Red is a lucky color.
- Calico cats are lucky.
- Turtles and cranes are lucky because they symbolize longevity.
- The hammer is the magical wish granting mallet of Daikokuten, one of the Taoist Seven Gods of Fortune.
All in all this picture is bursting at the seams with good luck.
I painted this one primarily in Painter and Photoshop at 16" x 20" at 300 DPI. It should make a nice print.
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How awesome is that?
Now I want one in my house... D:
Your style of art is adorable.
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or at least get a lot of hits! Great job!
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My flying machine...
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