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I did a line of prints that were sold in the early 1980's. This silly Sushi Cat print was one of the most popular.It is a old fashioned colored pencil drawing that was printed on an old fashioned offset press.We are sold-out of these right now, but have been considering rerunning them.
Technology has improved so much since then though! I would probably have to re-work this entire image digitally to make it even HALF as good as the art produced today!!
This was published by Alberti Design in 1983.
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I have one of these, framed.Β I have no idea of its monetary worth (it was a gift), but I can tell you I hung it in my bedroom so I can look at it daily when I dress.Β I smile every time.Β I absolutely love it.
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Those prints are coveted by collectors! Take care of it!
My sister sold her signed, framed one on ebay... it went for over $400Β Β
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If cats had the mind for it, a sushi place would be something I'd imagine them setting up xD
Nice work!
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Hi Reptangle,
Wondering if you are seeling any more of these prints?
Thank you
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Β I'm sorry! No, we sold out of these, and never got around to printing more.
I've seen a couple of these sushi cat prints show up for sale on ebay.
Β I do still have some postcard sized sushi cat prints, if you want one of those. They are small, but cute.
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Did you actually draw this?
So funny I saw this at a sushi restaurant
(^-^)
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Yes I drew it.Β Yeah, many have ended up in sushi restaurants! Usually in California.
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So coolΒ
sorry I'm not accusing you i just thought that was kinda cool
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It is cool that you saw it!
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I was two years old when these were published.. there's hope for me yet...
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OMG!Β I remember this print.Β Loved it them and now.
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But, this has its own charm to it, and it doesn't need to match up to art today. It has a children's storybook charm to it.
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OMG! I love your art, Melody! I have 3 of your peacock dragons (Scratching Dragon being my favorite), mamma griffin on nest, a dragon wall sconce and 2 flying horse prints that I found at a thrift store. SOMEONE didn't appreciate what they had! I've also given my mom the hatchling flying horse (her most cherished) and 4 flap cats. If you ever do a run of prints for this Sushi Cats artwork, I hope I can purchase one.
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I love this. The delicacy of the lines and the coloring is amazing!
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I had one of these prints! Β I would *love* to buy another one so my kids can enjoy it like I did!
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Unfortunately we don't have any more! They sold out, and we haven't re-printed them.
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I just saw this for the first time at a friend's house. I purposely searched for it to see if it was still available. My wife would love it! It is very clever. If you do re-issue it, I would suggest that you do NOT upgrade as your comment sugest. For me, one attrative attribute is the print's similarity to Japanese wood block prints. I would guess that was one reason for it's popularity in the 1980's (remember the Shogun craze after it was a TV mini-series?). Since then, cats have become the dominant household pet in the US, and I would not be surprised if it would be just as popular now as then.
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I have had this in my kitchen for over 22 years now. I grew up to be a man who loves cats and sushi. Excellent work.
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That's fabulous to hear! How neat!
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OMG!!! I remember this one! Somehow, I didn't remember it as being yours, though I don't know why. Was it signed as it appears here? If you do decide to do more prints, I will have to sign up for one since I have a dear friend who NEEDS this.
I especially love the two little kitties at the bottom. One shows off what he has in his mouth....XDXDXDXD
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I had to add a larger signature on this image because the one on there didn't show up. Yeah it's mine, though a very different style from the usual, more anal stuff.
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I just love it. I really do. The cats have so much character....
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Oh hey! I've seen this at one of the sushi restaurants! Great work! :3
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We sometimes traded these prints for sushi!
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Woah, that's funny! xD
And also sounds like a nice trade.
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ItΒ΄s a funny concept and a beautiful old fashioned style! And I love cats and sushi!
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Just do a classic printing re-run just like they are! Its nice to see old fashioned pencil among all the digital crap these days....
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Ohhh myy goodnessss, this is to-die-for. 
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I'd love to see prints of this. They'd make great gifts.
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Ohhhh <3 So cute! Don't change it :3 I like that kind of old print feel this one has. It would just look wrong if it was all bright and flashy XD
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I kind of like the retro look of it. GREAT work - very adorable.
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Half as good as the art produced today? Are you kidding? This is pure gold! I'd love to have a copy some time when I have the money. I'd hang this on a empty wall area in my kitchen. We have three cats, so this would be perfect, especially the calicos you have in this cause we have one calico. ^___^
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