This is an AI digital ink painting of "A Calico Cat and a Pine Tree," size A4.
With their strong vitality and evergreen needles, pine trees have been deeply rooted in culture and daily life since ancient times as "yorishiro" (objects that house deities), and as symbols of longevity and prosperity.
They are familiar as auspicious decorations, such as the "kadomatsu" (New Year's pine decorations) and as celebratory symbols for important life milestones.
