CATSPRITE · ART & IMAGINATION
Welcome to my vision of Ukiyo-e, the Floating World, inhabited by (mostly) cats.
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A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST
Love of felines and all things Japanese — ‘japonisme’ in French — combine in my whimsical world. I hope you’ll collect a few to hang around your home and bring smiles all around.
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A diluted torby mother cat in beautiful layers of kimono holds a squirmy kitten in a red kimono who has just dropped an articulated dragon toy; luckily an older sibling cat is there to catch it. there is a cherry tree in bloom against a pastel sky.
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Bring a touch of elegance and whimsy to your space with this striking Japanese woodblock print–inspired artwork. Featuring a graceful anthropomorphic white cat dressed in a flowing kimono, the design blends traditional ukiyo-e aesthetics with playful feline charm. The cat holds a delicate blue parasol against a patterned backdrop, exuding both serenity and sophistication.
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In a strong wind, a regal orange siberian cat in richly patterned kimonos and an obi adorned with camellias and geometric designs is surrounded by swirling gingko leaves with a tranquil water and mountains in the background.
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An elegant fluffy long-haired seal point cat in layers of colorful floral patterned kimonos enjoying a bowl of ramen.
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A fierce white cat in kabuki makeup dressed in a colorful kimono poses in a gloomy spooky landscape under a full moon in the ukiyo-e style of Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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A black and white tuxedo cat dressed in vivid layers of colorful kimono -- including patterns of ducks and stylized bats on her obi -- wears a red scarf and stands in the snow on a snowy evening. There are two beautiful bright red cardinals and text that means "snowfall" in Japanese. In Ukiyo-e style.
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Celebrates the year of the fire horse in the traditional Japanese style of famous actors of the Floating World. Wishing you luck, joy, prosperity! The Horse zodiac sign in the Chinese calendar includes the years 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, and upcoming 2038, each repeating in the 12-year cycle.
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A ginger orange tabby cat samurai dressed in a red kimono which is decorated with a scaly green snake slithering through lotus leaves and flowers, under a parasol. The background is a stylized abstract of Japanese kanji writing and golden clouds all in Ukiyo-e style.
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Happy rabbit celebrates the year of the water rabbit with the traditional lion dance across a bridge. Daruma image for extra luck!
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The moment after a kitten presents a trophy feather to her mother, thinking 'I am a very great hunter’.
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Like the Pied Piper of old, a happy pair of black cats make music to attract the mice who are just too busy with a block of swiss cheese to pay them any mind. (After Kikugawa Eizan) Includes kanji meant to be "cat and mouse" in upper left; "dancers" lower right. Main colors are white, salmon, sage green. The art is vertical.
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No matter how powerful we are there is always something bigger than us. This is for my father who battled monsters for me when I was afraid, until he finally succumbed to one. The text along the bottom refers to the original Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi woodblock print and reads 'The Legend of Ario-maru’.
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This series represents my love of gardening and the losing battle against those terrifying garden monsters: caterpillars, moths, snails, snakes and of course, weeds.
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From Cat Tales: Samurai Gardeners, inspired by the Japanese masters.
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This series represents my love of gardening and the losing battle against those terrifying garden monsters: caterpillars, moths, snails, snakes and of course, weeds.
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The darkness fades as a new moon rises over the bay. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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A lesson learned by a young helper. (After Utagawa Kuniyoshi from ‘Celebrated Treasures of Mountains and Seas’)
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Big bat in upper left chats with a siamese cat in chrysanthemum kimono, boats on water in background
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They want to kiss… but will they? Text asks: Will he charm her? (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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"A quiet time and place to reflect and renew one’s energies." (After Kikugawa Eizan)
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Three legendary samurai encounter a fierce serpent while wandering in the mist. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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From Nine Lives, a sub-series of Ukiyo-e Revisited.
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A samurai does battle with a falcon intent on carrying him off. The text reads 'hero cat', 'hungry falcon' and 'backyard wars".
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Kitten cries out from a nightmare; everyone is now wide awake. (After Kitagawa Utamaro)
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A hungry kitten clamors for sushi, releasing an octopus (tako) balloon. The kanji says 'persistence pays off’. (After Utagawa Kuniyoshi)
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A black tuxedo cat samurai squats happily in the rain under a parasol
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A white samurai cat enjoying the rain, offering her parasol as shelter to nearby blackbirds.
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A firecat (hell cat) visits in a dream that brings the memory of cat friends now gone. In a now cat-less house the mice are dancing, eating through the walls. The fire cat, a traditional demon in Japanese folklore, double-times here a symbol of climate change. (After Toyohara Kunichika)
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In honor of National Cat Day, to encourage the adoption of shelter pets. The text bursting from the red box says ‘pride'. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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A mother is seeking shelter, a forever home for herself and her kitten.
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A mother is seeking shelter, a forever home for herself and her kitten.
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In a double fan design motif a famous actor portraying a legendary samurai greets the viewer proclaiming 'biggest fan in the world' (lower right). The cartouche on the left reads 'one happy cat’. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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Two cats enjoying the snow falling from their cozy advantage. (After Keisai Eisen)
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A boating party is interrupted by a hungry hawk (After Utagawa Hiroshige)
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A valiant portrait of the legendary female warrior Tomoe Gozen battling on a bridge in the moonlight. (In memory of a grand old lady named 'Kitten'.) (After Toyohara Kunichika)
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Fully adorned tuxedo cat geisha, elaborate kimono of stylized fish holding gold fan, ukiyo-e masters
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Subtitled ‘A Mother’s Day’, a harried mom is jolted awake from a much needed nap. (From the series ‘Elegant Comparisons of Little Treasures’ attributed to Kitagawa Utamaro)
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When your cat goes missing, who are you going to call…? This is where I imagine all those posters come from. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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Young love. (After Utagawa Kunisada) Kanji meant to say "Love Boat' and "Iris viewing"
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A stylish cat checks herself in the mirror before a late-night rendezvous. (After Utagawa Kuniyoshi)
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My young cats Rocco and Rousseau at their favorite game. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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A secret rendevous for nighttime iris viewing casts light on the local wildlife as well. Kanji says 'first love', 'secret night meeting' and on the lantern, 'happy greeting’. (After Utagawa Yoshitaki)
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A brown and white cat in layers of various patterned kimono reads from a book open on a red table in the warm yellow glow of a candle lantern. Text says 'The mind is an open book.' (After Keisai Eisen)
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A wily fox has been outwitted; a pair of curious cats come along to help free them.
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For months it seemed i was in the absolute doldrums, not a whisper of breeze in my creative sails -- a wild wind came on and i went a little... overboard. (After Morikawa Chikashige).
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A samurai enjoying nature encounters a formidable foe. It says 'Dance• warrior• dance.' (After Utagawa Kunisada II)
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With a cool head she insists her friends take their scabbards and sheath their swords. On the left it says 'He stole my catnip!' and on the right 'He ate my tuna!' (After Toyohara Kunichika)
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A happy tabby cat holds a kitten under sakura cherry tree blossom; a toy mouse seems to look up at them in approval. The title in English means roughly "You are my reason for living" which appears in kanji on the left; "sakura viewing" in on the right
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Ginger cat on high balcony greets a chunky tabby riding on a flying hawk (After Utagawa Yoshitaki)
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Two black cats in kimono attacked by flying folded paper origami cranes on traditional Japanese boat
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Two grey cats in kimono attacked by flying folded paper origami cranes on traditional Japanese boat
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A startled rooster, with long streaming feathers, leaping against a traditional Japanese origami pattern. (After Shoson Ohara)
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Light-toned and ginger tabby cats in traditional Japanese clothing pose proudly in front of Mt Fuji (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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This series represents my love of gardening and the losing battle against those terrifying garden monsters: caterpillars, moths, snails, snakes and of course, weeds.
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Two cats cozily indoors, grooming together as the sun goes down. Kanji says 'together at home’. (After Keisai Eisen)
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A peaceful moment of music in the garden. Text on the left is the title; on the right 'with one voice, in unison.'
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Nearing the end of a wonderful day. The text on the upper left says 'Actions speak louder than words' and on the lower right, 'smiling all over’. (After Utagawa Yoshitora)
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The French don't say 'I miss you'... they say 'I am without you' which I feel better expresses any deep sense of loss.
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‘Even when apart we are under the same sky.’ (After Utagawa Sadahiro)
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Siamese samurai and calico cat in traditional Japanese boat, giant bat caught in fishing line; chaos
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Looking out on the morning rain for inspiration. (After Kikugawa Eizan)
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Busy day at the gluten-free bakery. The noren banner has the title (backwards, facing the street); other text says ‘hungry kitty’ and ‘good customers know good food’ (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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The daily battles around the house are endlessly entertaining. (After Utagawa Kunisada)
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A celebration of the Year of the Tiger, inspired by the Japanese Floating World.
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BRING THE FLOATING WORLD HOME