The pseudonym Ariduka55 is used on the Internet by the enigmatic “Japanese” artist and illustrates another completely fantastic universe in which the great animals live and grow together with the “hoomans”. They are totally influenced by our planet, but small animals are as big as a 3-story house, like cats, dogs, rabbits, owls, etc…
The artist seems to like to draw soft and fluffy creatures, like pandas, rabbits, puppies and the like, although it is clear that he loves cats. The atmosphere of his illustrations, with narrative elements in the composition, is usually ethereal and calm. Many illustrations through sheets or windows have soft sunlight filtering through.
The Japanese, by the way, have a term for sunlight passing through the leaves of trees: komorebi (木漏れ日), which eloquently explains this worldly beauty.
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Challenging the human being to complete what he has to do.
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In order to shield their crops from deer and wild boar, Japanese farmers used to honour wolves and leave offerings.
Via: Japan’s The Lost Wolves (Brett L. Walker, 2005)
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When its owner comes home, this cat does not want to be hugged.
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This cat masters the art of camouflage
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Whether you can take a nap on a big ball of hair, you’re definitely not going to be able to finish the job.
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They are trying to get the cat out of their hiding place and get it home.
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Actually, this Tanuki is a raccoon dog that varies in some details from the common raccoon, and today they are symbols of kindness in Japan.
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In Japan and much of Asia, black cats signify good luck.
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The fox portrays one of Shinto’s foremost gods, Inari.
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Nothing like sleeping with furry friends
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The rabbit is marked by the Moon in Japan
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When they travel to the next world, the spirits of the dead are thought to take the shape of a butterfly.
Via: JapaneseShop.co.ukuk.
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A white feline hiding from the afternoon’s sun behind the curtain of draping flowers.
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It seems that bluebirds get along with cats well.
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