Ricky Wei is a Taiwanese illustrator creating a charming series of paintings featuring cats in surprisingly familiar, everyday scenes. His feline characters live in a world that feels very human – they ride buses, sit in cafés, explore seaside towns, and enjoy quiet moments that many viewers can relate to.
Inspired by children’s book illustrations, Ricky’s style combines warmth and simplicity with plenty of thoughtful details. His drawings are filled with cozy places and familiar objects, from ramen shops and ceramic bowls to cafés and coastal landscapes, creating a world that feels both imagined and real.
Scroll down to explore a selection of the illustrator's work and admire the thoughtful cats that bring his imaginary world to life.
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What A Big Fish!
Bask In The Sun
Smells Good
On The Boat
C’est La Vie
"Awake - but at what cost? (Hey, do we have any catfeinated gooshy food?)"
Crème Caramel Custard
Through That Window
Cinnamon Rolls
Tree Shadow
Road Trip
This Is Heaven!
Got You
Little Jaunt
Can I Have This
Smoked Salmon Bagel
French Toast
Light Is Like Water
Inspired by Márquez's work, “Light is like water,” I answered him. “You open the tap, and out it comes.” (Gabriel García Márquez,1992)
Teatime
Classic
On The Tram
Walking In The Snow
Meow
Like A Flower
I‘M Ready
Waffle
Outside The Window
Does It Taste Good?
Take A Ride
Dream Of Flying
* soundtrack - "Flying Sorcery", by Al Stewart, on his 'Year of the Cat' album.
Duo
Dinner With Billy
I Can’t Wait
A Tail Like A Rabbit
Solo
"Lemme play you a little Blues number - it's called 'There's no food in my bowl'."
I Can’t Fight The Moonlight
I Had An Inspiration
Ramen
T’s Raw
Petit-Déjeuner
The bread looks like he has his paws on the table, wearing bulky winter gloves.
