Notebeans Stationery 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.
A piece that captures effortless emotion. Pure joy, pure love, pure hurt, pure wonder. A part of your inner child is healed and you become closer to your true self.
Kuma in Daisies
Kuma the Samoyed is frolicking in daisies!
You and I
Inspired by Korean dramas and the romantic stories that accompany them, just two lovers in the rain.
Ethereal Bouquet
When dreams come true, accept this beautiful ethereal bouquet of flowers.
Golden Rain
When Astrid, Kato's human self stepped out, golden rain began to drip on her shoulders. Suddenly, it felt like a huge relief--she was reassured everything would be okay.
Coffee for 3
Inspired by the coffee culture in urban cities, join Kato, Paya, and Kuma in a delicious coffee adventure.
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.
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.
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!
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.