I am Ričardas Strazdauskas, an amateur graphic artist from Lithuania. Art to me is a hobby, passion and a way to express myself. My main tools are simple pencils, gel pens and acrylic markers.
I got a lots of encouragement from my family, friends and colleagues – they said that my artworks would be perfect for coloring books that are used for artistic therapy, so I dream of publishing a coloring book.
I would like to present my artworks to the visitors of “Bored Panda” website under the name "Undiscovered tribe" and I believe that there would be publishing houses or financial sponsor willing to help me to fulfil my dream. I wish to bring these characters to life and I dream that they will come to our world - both in movies and games, fashion, art reproductions, or in other environments.
In these works I will help you to discover the mysterious "Miiauji" tribe with its exclusive, differently patterned members - cats. The creation of this tribe was inspired by a dream that sent me into the parallel world where these majestic cats reigned. No, not ordinary domestic cats, but large wild predators, both intriguing and charming. These unique beasts, covered in best feathers and their hunting trophies, accepted me as a friend in their tribe - so I could learn a lot about them and portray them in my own artwork perfectly. I had a chance to watch this unique cat community from very close, but having learned about their everyday life, hunting characteristics and communication peculiarities, I have concluded that their behaviour and inside world is very similar to our cats – they are witty, very curious and always looking for some adventures. As a result, I called the tribe „Miiauji“ and gave it a scientific name TUNICA PLUMIS COOPERTUS FELES TRIBUS (From Latin "feather-fur covered tribe of cats"). I hope you will like my art!
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Tyy - Stalker
"...why do our kinsman need a tail? No, not to make us appear more beautiful and not even to chase after it in cases when we are bored. The tail of a cat is like a wheel in most cases - it helps us fly straight to our target and always land on ur paws! But I will teach you how it can become even more useful - we will learn how to hook up with our tails on branches..."
Paa - The Bird Whisperer
"Communicating with the birds is my most powerful feature, masking to adapt to each bird chosen it makes me a perfect predator..."
Gyy - Healer
"Reveal the secret - how did you cure me? - From ancient times cats were known as able to treat any illnesses or, conversely – as death symbols. In our tribe we have both, however, I am the one, that will heal you - my paws are miraculous... "
Hi Ricardas, these drawing are amazing, how do I get a copy of this colouring book of yours and how much does it cost?
Vaa - Chief
"...our whole tribe has been waiting for this night, for all of us to be ready for any dangers and surprises. I feel something is happening and soon we will find out. The proliferation of other forms of life is disturbing to me - I have not seen them, but I feel that they will be our main rivals! Our tribe must be prepared to accept all the challenges! Let's get ready!"
Boo - Warlord
"Lots of enemies, few enemies, strong or even stronger, big or small – after all they all are only prey to us..."
Dii - Advisor
"When others try to fight, I see space for all-beneficial solutions. I will always treat my tribe as a peaceful and friendly family - let everyone know that it's better to be our allies than rivals! My eyes will solve all the problems..."
Lii – Sorceress
"...part of our mind is concentrated on controling something – to perform simple body movements and actions. Yes, we do it mechanically and don‘t even contemplate on it. But I will teach you to dive deeper – to immerse yourself not only to your subconscious, but also into the minds of other creatures. To control them and to prompt to do what you desire...“
Faa Is Vaa‘S Brother, His Left Paw
"We are cats and we don‘t need laws – no one is going to tame us! If I want to eat – I eat, if I want to scratch – I scratch, if I don‘t want to listen – I disobey!"
Zii – Mentor
"I will tell you an old legend, how cats have outwitted most of the creatures on earth and even tamed a creature never known to our tribe before – human."
Daa - Priest
"I wonder if anyone has ever thought about what our god looks like? Is he one, or are there more gods? Are all cats really aware that there is the supreme spiritual being that protects or punishes us, encourages us to act or vice versa - do nothing, motivates and strengthens us? Yes, we are always protected by the Great Gods of Cats. The Holy Trinity - Sun, Sin and Mun... Guess why we have 9 lives?"
Guu – Wizard
"Just look, what kind of miracles I can create – it is enough for me just to draw ornaments with my paws in the air and Pufff! One moment I am here, and the next no more, only my hat remaining. I heard other speaking, that in this hat precisely I guard the portals to other worlds – believe it or not..."
I would love to work on these with my watercolours ;-; absolutely gorgeous work!
Zaa – Ambassador
"Many say that I fit the whole tribe in me and this is the real truth! The ambassador must fiercely represent the interests of his tribe and be its face. You must be a reflection of these kind on a long path of existence..."
Taa – Fighter
"I can bet on my feathers, that today‘s dinner will be plentiful and delicious..."
Jumper - Juu!
"I am the fastest and most agile cat - nobody outrun me! I just thought of trying when the jumper has already gone from the horizon..."
Raa - Shaman
"I want you to tell you one old legend, which I constantly see in my visions. I see a huge explosion that will connect us with another world we know little, and then things will change - the sky will blend with the earth, new species will appear, and we will have to choose which road to go... So let's get ready – the explosion is soon to come!"
Sii – Night Watch
"During my night watch, you can feel safe - no one will disturb the tribe. Shhhh! Are you listening?! What is out there??! I smell a potential prey..."
Pii Is The Teacher Of All Little Kittens In The Tribe
"By nature, we, cats – are never afraid of anything – we just instinctively ignore the feeling of fear ar dear to attach even rivals bigger than ourselved. After all the best defense is attacking..."
You have captured their personalities perfectly, according to their station in the tribe.
Omg I love it. They all would make an awesome tattoo. I am a crazy cat lady, already got one big cat tattoo but would love to take one of these inked
Thank you so much, I would love to send you the photo when I get it done. It's no.3 :). I will contact you on Facebook regarding it when I book for my new tattoo. Xx
That's one of the biggest compliments I've ever heard :D
Your art is beautiful never stop creating. Would you mind if I get a tattoo of it but obviously with your permission. :)
Which one did you like the most? Sure you can make a tatoo, but only if you later send me a photo of it so I could share it in my RiquArt page :)
Oh my god! i absolutely love these seriously it is one of the most beautiful drawings I have seen on bored panda there are all so good and I don't know why I love them so much but it makes me super happy and excited when I see your drawings awsome job :>>:)))
Hi Ricardas, these drawings are amazing :) where can I buy this colouring book from and how much will it cost? I love your tribal cat drawings, wow! I'd love to colour them, amazing!
The coloring book currently is only a dream as publishing houses in my country refused to print it and I do not have enough funds to print it myself :(
These are extremely beautiful. I hope your dream comes true and you get published, you deserve the chance!
I would love to have these images in a coloring book!! awesome interpretations of how these majestic cats appeared in your dream <3
Here everyone! Let's get this into a book! https://gogetfunding.com/i-have-a-dream-to-publish-a-coloring-book-for-art-therapy/ =D
These are brilliant! I am a lifelong cat lover, and these fabulous cats are just what I needed today! You are truly talented. Thank you for posting these for us to see and admire.
Amazing! I would very much buy this coloring book! Please let us know when you make it. I'm a cat lady, in fact my whole family is a cat family. We have 5. 😻
Ričardas, your artwork is beautiful! If I was a Cat I would like to be in the Miiauji Tribe! The first thing I thought of was coloring these pieces, they would make a great adult coloring book!!
Hi Ricardas, I really like your drawings, can you please tell me where can I buy one?
Hi, thank you. I haven't yet thought about the sale of prints, however will do if many people are interested. Please follow my RiquArt FB page to be up to date :)
I love your drawings , and they would be amazing in a book! Do you have a pintrest link or FB page to follow your work? You should consider selling each drawing as individual posters on Etsy in the meantime!
Hello Shana, you can follow my work ar FB: https://www.facebook.com/Riqumenas Haven't yet considered the sale of prints, however will do, thank you for advice!
These are all so cool and unique. I especially love the facial expression of Dii. I really hope you are able to get your work published as you wish! Keep drawing!
I love how each cat is beautiful and unique. Each have an aura around each of them that fit their position in the tribe perfectly!
Thanks, that was exactly the idea for each character to have a role in the tribe :) Please visit my FB page, you will find more characters there. :)
Do I even have to reference warrior cats! These are very well drawn. Keep it up!
Absolutely gorgeous drawings! I really love them! Do you sell them? ^___^
Jiz Argo says you are a thief. Jiz Argo say you played Skyrim and stole from the Kajit. Jizargo says you are too laaatee!!!!
Hello, sorry if anyone got offended by it. Did not mean any bad, that is just how I imagined these cats in my head and wanted to draw them.
Native Americans were not the only peoples to have worn headdresses. Many ealry cultures used feathers and bones in their clothing. Especially if it was for rituals. So I don't see how these cat pictures can possibly be offenisve.
No, don't lighten up. If this were an American artist (Mexico, US, Canada), I'd be with you. Since this is a Lithuanian, just explain how Lithuanians exploited your people. Bonus question: find Lithuania on a map. Follow up bonus: name one traditional Lithuanian headdress (they exist!), describe its meaning and explain how christian evangelism systematically worked to destroy that culture. Why not, google it. And no, I'm not Lithuanian myself.
Cultural misappropriation (and I'm glad, Claire, that you add the mis- prefix) is the conjunction of exploitation and lack of respect. Remove either component and what's left is cross-cultural fertilization, a good thing. Of course it's a judgement call, but if you feel Ričardas is guilty of either, then I'm sure that you also strenuously protest St. Patrick's day celebrations and never, ever, ever have turkey for Thanksgiving.
I thought the same. Beautiful artwork but shame about the cultural misappropriation.
I was just waiting for someone to say this. Jesus H. Christ. Ricardas, do your thing. They're nice drawings, you're talented. F**k the whole misappropriation s**t. Just draw your nice drawings and let people whip themselves into a frenzy over cats with feathers for f***s sake.
Omg I love it. They all would make an awesome tattoo. I am a crazy cat lady, already got one big cat tattoo but would love to take one of these inked
Thank you so much, I would love to send you the photo when I get it done. It's no.3 :). I will contact you on Facebook regarding it when I book for my new tattoo. Xx
That's one of the biggest compliments I've ever heard :D
Your art is beautiful never stop creating. Would you mind if I get a tattoo of it but obviously with your permission. :)
Which one did you like the most? Sure you can make a tatoo, but only if you later send me a photo of it so I could share it in my RiquArt page :)
Oh my god! i absolutely love these seriously it is one of the most beautiful drawings I have seen on bored panda there are all so good and I don't know why I love them so much but it makes me super happy and excited when I see your drawings awsome job :>>:)))
Hi Ricardas, these drawings are amazing :) where can I buy this colouring book from and how much will it cost? I love your tribal cat drawings, wow! I'd love to colour them, amazing!
The coloring book currently is only a dream as publishing houses in my country refused to print it and I do not have enough funds to print it myself :(
These are extremely beautiful. I hope your dream comes true and you get published, you deserve the chance!
I would love to have these images in a coloring book!! awesome interpretations of how these majestic cats appeared in your dream <3
Here everyone! Let's get this into a book! https://gogetfunding.com/i-have-a-dream-to-publish-a-coloring-book-for-art-therapy/ =D
These are brilliant! I am a lifelong cat lover, and these fabulous cats are just what I needed today! You are truly talented. Thank you for posting these for us to see and admire.
Amazing! I would very much buy this coloring book! Please let us know when you make it. I'm a cat lady, in fact my whole family is a cat family. We have 5. 😻
Ričardas, your artwork is beautiful! If I was a Cat I would like to be in the Miiauji Tribe! The first thing I thought of was coloring these pieces, they would make a great adult coloring book!!
Hi Ricardas, I really like your drawings, can you please tell me where can I buy one?
Hi, thank you. I haven't yet thought about the sale of prints, however will do if many people are interested. Please follow my RiquArt FB page to be up to date :)
I love your drawings , and they would be amazing in a book! Do you have a pintrest link or FB page to follow your work? You should consider selling each drawing as individual posters on Etsy in the meantime!
Hello Shana, you can follow my work ar FB: https://www.facebook.com/Riqumenas Haven't yet considered the sale of prints, however will do, thank you for advice!
These are all so cool and unique. I especially love the facial expression of Dii. I really hope you are able to get your work published as you wish! Keep drawing!
I love how each cat is beautiful and unique. Each have an aura around each of them that fit their position in the tribe perfectly!
Thanks, that was exactly the idea for each character to have a role in the tribe :) Please visit my FB page, you will find more characters there. :)
Do I even have to reference warrior cats! These are very well drawn. Keep it up!
Absolutely gorgeous drawings! I really love them! Do you sell them? ^___^
Jiz Argo says you are a thief. Jiz Argo say you played Skyrim and stole from the Kajit. Jizargo says you are too laaatee!!!!
Hello, sorry if anyone got offended by it. Did not mean any bad, that is just how I imagined these cats in my head and wanted to draw them.
Native Americans were not the only peoples to have worn headdresses. Many ealry cultures used feathers and bones in their clothing. Especially if it was for rituals. So I don't see how these cat pictures can possibly be offenisve.
No, don't lighten up. If this were an American artist (Mexico, US, Canada), I'd be with you. Since this is a Lithuanian, just explain how Lithuanians exploited your people. Bonus question: find Lithuania on a map. Follow up bonus: name one traditional Lithuanian headdress (they exist!), describe its meaning and explain how christian evangelism systematically worked to destroy that culture. Why not, google it. And no, I'm not Lithuanian myself.
Cultural misappropriation (and I'm glad, Claire, that you add the mis- prefix) is the conjunction of exploitation and lack of respect. Remove either component and what's left is cross-cultural fertilization, a good thing. Of course it's a judgement call, but if you feel Ričardas is guilty of either, then I'm sure that you also strenuously protest St. Patrick's day celebrations and never, ever, ever have turkey for Thanksgiving.
I thought the same. Beautiful artwork but shame about the cultural misappropriation.
I was just waiting for someone to say this. Jesus H. Christ. Ricardas, do your thing. They're nice drawings, you're talented. F**k the whole misappropriation s**t. Just draw your nice drawings and let people whip themselves into a frenzy over cats with feathers for f***s sake.