The idea of the color palette came from what I thought might be used in very old story books.

Cat Piper Caseable Case iPad Folio Covers by ValeriesGallery

Have you ever been inspired by something like a television show or a story? What inspires you?

Here’s some work from some other artist that may also inspire you! Enjoy!

Original Grumpy Cat Round Magnet “NOPE” by thegrumpycat	A Christmas Chesire Cat Card by Angela Cater	One More Cup Coffee Mug by randysgrandma	Cute Cats Pattern Pillow by likeit
Blue Notes Jazz Sax Music Hat by UROCKDezineZone	Music Recital Invitation by © Red Rose Digital Art	Jason Mraz – Birdy T-Shirt by ZazzleMraz	Musical Notes Medicine of the Mind Drink Coaster by NotableNotions
The Big Bad Wolf Print by colonelle	Thinking of You – Fairy Tale card by Cartita Design	Cheshire Cat iPhone 5 Covers by disney	Magical Unicorns beside a lake Mousepad / Mousemat by KryfoldSky

Sumo Kitty Necklace by ValeriesGallery

This cuddly cat here is Oreo.

Oreo is the sister of Olivia, the inspiration for Ninja Kitty. (You can read about it here.) Although, equally as cute, Oreo is not nearly as active as her sister.

Even though this black and white cat has been known to chase a few toy mice in her time, she’s more content to cuddle in your lap or lounge in the sun.

Sumo Kitty came about because I decided that Ninja Kitty needed a few friends. I also felt bad that I had a design based on Olivia, but not on Oreo. It didn’t seem right. (Probably because I have a sister who is only thirteen months (to the day) younger than me and growing up if one of us had something the other immediately wanted it. Ha ha!)

Did you know?

• Sumo Kitty is a member of an elite kitty fighting group called the Kitty Protectors. The other members are Ninja Kitty, Warrior Kitty and Samurai Kitty.
• To date, I’ve made two Kitty Protectors animations in which Sumo Kitty appears. (I hope to make more soon!) You can see them here. 
• Some other art work that Oreo the cat is featured on is Game Kitties, Here’s Looking At You Cat, Cat Eyes  
• Sumo Kitty items are available at Valerie’s Gallery on Zazzle, Cafe Press, Red Bubble and Skreened

Do you have a question about Sumo Kitty or another design?  Feel free to leave a comment! (Comments will appear after they are approved.)

Some cat, sumo and Asian inspired art work from other artist you might like:

Original Grumpy Cat Round Magnet “NOPE” by thegrumpycat	Modern Luck Throw Pillows by artNimages	Chinese Dragon with Red Border Decorative Tile by TileInStyle	Ronin Keychain by LabKitty
Playful Cat with Loops Mug by WindupSproutDesign	Cool Oriental Japanese White Koi Fish Carp tattoo Tshirt by TheGreatestTattooArt	Japanese Tiger Woodblock Vintage Art Ukiyo-E Premium Jewelry Box by VintageAsia	Bamboo Garden Shirt by FoxxyTees