On Connections and Reciprocation

 The other day, I received an email from Natalie Appleton a Canadian writer in Vernon, BC.  Natalie asked if she could use my image, Chinese Year of the Snake on her blog.  Of course, I was delighted to share my work with another artist.  The way I see it, it's a collaborative effort of sharing our individual passions.  Natalie features my work on her blog and I get to tell you about it and share her blog with you.  It's a loop and a supportive effort.

Natalie is a non-fiction writer.  She has written articles for publications such as the NY Times, Vancouver Sun and Bangkok Post.  Right now, Natalie is working on a new book about how she met her spouse in Bangkok who happens to be a Canadian.  Visit Natalie's blog to learn more about her work.

Thank you, Natalie for highlighting my work on your blog.   I very much appreciate it.

“If you have a candle, the light won't glow any dimmer if I light yours off of mine.”  ~ Steven Tyler

Chinese Astrology Dog

I've created the 10th animal in the Chinese astrology series:  The Dog.

The dog years are as follows:
1910*1922*1934*1946*1958*1970*1982*1994*2006*2018

If you were born in the year of the dog, you share the characteristics of being compassionate, reliable, pessimistic, anxious, honest, nosy and overwhelming.

Other Chinese dog facts are:
Eleventh in order, Chinese name—GOU, sign of fidelity
Hour—7pm-8:59pm
Month—October Western Counterpart—Libra

Although this is the 10th drawing, I haven't created this series in succession in the Chinese zodiac wheel.  My entire Chinese animal series can be purchased on great products in my Zazzle stores and prints from Fine Art America.

Chinese Zodiac Monkey

 

The monkey is #8 in the series of Chinese astrology animals.   The drawing is created on 7" x 7" Bristol with archival ink pens and markers. 

"Monkeys can run circles around other people with ease. They are curious and clever people who catch on quickly to most anything. Monkey people generally can accomplish any given task. They appreciate difficult or challenging work as it stimulates them and makes them think."

Years of the Monkey

"Monkey Years are ninth in the cycle following the Sheep Years, and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Monkey Year actually begins.
1908*1920*1932*1944*1956*1968*1980*1992*2004*2016"