The artist known as Shanghai Tango is a master of simplicity. His illustrations are basic, but, when you take the time to study them, they really do tell us a lot about life, loneliness, and just getting through the day.

Here are 15 good examples of his work (some of them are slideshows, so click to the next to see what happens).

1. Just to see what happened. 

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I see you everywhere?. . . . . . . #cat and #mouse

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2. This one is kind of sad.

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#lonely

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3. Which do you prefer?

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#dimsum vs #toast

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4. A familiar scene.

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#catlovers

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5. The ultimate cat massage.

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#bestfriend #catscratcher

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6. Hang in there!

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I got you #catcone

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7. Time does fly, doesn’t it?

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#timeflies

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8. Enjoy books with your friends.

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#books

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9. That worked out.

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How to do a quick arrest

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10. Time to get ready.

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#makeup

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11. Making friends through music.

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music brings peace

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12. Take a hot dip.

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#teatime #spatime

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13. It all works out in the end.

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#cat

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14. Mondays are tough.

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#mondaymood #sliced

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15. Books! All day, every day!

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#book vs #smartphone

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I love this work! Which one is your favorite?

Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know!