This artwork was created based on the atmosphere my 5-year-old daughter described when she said, "I see a child in a place like this." A little girl Zashiki-warashi (a house spirit) sits perched atop a shrine's torii gate, with a vast evening sky behind her. On either side, a white cat and a calico cat quietly huddle together, seeming to gently watch over those looking up from below. My daughter said, "These children are watching from here so that the people who come can feel safe." "They say that when you come to their home, you feel gentle." From this painting, I hope you feel: ✔ A sense of security, as if you are being watched over ✔ A feeling that connections are naturally forming ✔ A quiet protection that softens the air I have carefully imbued it with such a gentle atmosphere. By framing it and displaying it, I hope it will bring a sense of calm to your room, entryway, bedroom, etc., and become a comforting presence in your daily life. May it gently reach those who feel a connection. #ZashikiWarashi #GoodLuckArt #SpiritualArt #Connections #Protection #WatchingOver #Shrine #ToriiGate #Cats #WhiteCat #CalicoCat #Choupilaco #GoodLuck