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Art Gallery -
the work of Madeline Liu
Join these three friends on their dreamy adventures throughout imagined universes, stories, and emotions captured. My creative mission is to capture the meaningful moments of life that are often not portrayed enough, and to storytell my characters through each of those emotions.
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Meet the three characters:
Kato the Cat
A periwinkle cat with a grumpy face. Kato is loving, kind, but takes some time to warm up to you.
Paya the Penguin
A papaya colored albino penguin from the South Pole. Paya is a world champion baker, and is always there as a constant friend to listen to you.
Kuma the Samoyed
A cream colored Samoyed with a big fluffy fur coat. Kuma has a unique red flower birthmark on her forehead, and is always smiling! She can befriend anyone, even bees!
And their three human counterparts...
Kato Character Concept
Kato the cat's human counterpart, Astrid, that meet in another dimension. She's adventurous, rebellious, and seeks self-discovery.
Paya Character Concept
Paya the penguin's human counterpart, Maya. She's soft spoken, intelligent, and emotionally aware.
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Kuma Character Concept
Meet Kai, the human counterpart for Kuma. She's quirky, inroverted, and seeks self-acceptance.
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Rise of the Sun Dragon
Imagine if there was a Sun Dragon responsible for painting the colors of all the clouds you see at sunset and sunrise.
3 Friends At Peace
Imagine you're at peace with yourself. You're living a life you love and everything seems to be okay.
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Good Food Good Life
The essence of a good life. Good food, good company makes up a happy and fulfilled life.
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Sunny Paya
When the first ray of sunshine hits, that feeling is unforgettable. Here is Paya the penguin and her human self, Maya, in a sunflower garden.
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Capturing Joy
When travelling, one of my favorite things to do is to capture food, memories, and exploration with the good people in my life. Here's me with Kuma the Samoyed and Paya the penguin.
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Astrid
The feeling of tackling a new adventure. Kato the cat and her human self, Astrid, take on a new journey in space.
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Firework Breath
What if there was someone behind the firewords we see every New Years and July 4th? Imagine if there was a spirit in the sky who was breathing the fireworks we see on festive days.
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Dreamdiving
This is the feeling a creative person feels when working in deep flow. Kato, Paya, and Kuma are flying through it with a whale friend.
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Golden Gate Park
Inspired by a photo I took in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. A couple having their picnic with their cat as Kato, Paya, and Kuma take a stroll next to them!
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Kuma at Sea
Inspired by the beautiful views at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, CA. Kuma takes a trip at shoreline!
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Dreamline City
Inspired by the beautiful sunset skyline views of buildings in San Francisco, CA. Spot the constellation of Kato the cat in the sky!
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Kuma at Shinto Shrine
The peaceful moments at a temple. Take a deep breath and just experience the peace and quiet.
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Sea of Opportunities
That feeling when you're faced with a new stage in life and there is a MILLION ways this could go--what a daunting, nerve-wracking feeling. Regardless, you're ready to face it head on.
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City Skyline
That feeling on a vacation when you're just so tired, and all you can do is just lie on the hotel bed and go through photos from the day.
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South Pole Meeting
Kato the cat meets Paya the penguin for the first time at the South Pole!
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