Kayomi Harai
Born in Osaka, Japan, Kayomi is a self-taught artist with a unique vision. Her paintings are full of imagination and feature a wide range of animals, including cats, tigers, leopards, wolves, eagles and dragons. She tries to depict the personalities of the animals and emphasizes their unspoken eloquence. She paints with watercolor, color pencils and pastels, and in recent years digitally also. Her works have been exhibited and licensed around the world. Currently she lives in San Jose, California.
Gallery
Target audience
Gender
Male
Female
Age group
Infant/toddler (0-3)
Kids (3-12)
Teen (13-19)
Young Adult (20-25)
Adult (26+)
Product categories
• Accessories • Apparel • Domestics • Electronics & Accessories • Food & Beverages • Footwear • Furniture & Home Furnishings • Gifts & Novelties • Health & Beauty • Housewares • Infant Products • Publishing • Sporting Goods • Stationery & Paper • Toys & Games • Video Games / Software / Interactive • Open to Other
Channels of distribution
• Mass merchandisers and mass market stores • Department stores • Mid-tier department stores • Value retailers and dollar stores • Off-price retailers and factory outlets • Warehouse or membership clubs • Online retailers and e-commerce marketplaces • Direct-to-consumer (DTC) • Specialty
Notable successes
• 🐱 Creator of the Iconic “365 Cats” Collection: Known worldwide for her beloved cat-themed artwork, including the highly recognizable 365 Cats and Ninja Kitties franchises. • 🖼️ Thousands of Licensable Art Assets: Features extensive collections spanning kittens, wildlife, fantasy, seasonal art, holidays, and decorative patterns suitable for broad product adaptation. • 🛍️ Multi-Category Retail Success: Her artwork has successfully translated across apparel, calendars, greeting cards, puzzles, figurines, home décor, gifts, and collectibles.