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I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

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My latest watercolor series depict 12 animals of the Chinese Lunar calendar. In Chinese astrology, these animal signs are assigned by year, and represent what others perceive you as being or how you present yourself to the world.

I used vibrant colours and floral motifs to represent the beauty of each unique character.

Take a look at my previous posts about my sketchbook and watercolour alphabet.

More info: annabucciarelli.com

Year of the charming and larger-than-life Dragon

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the exotic and wise Snake

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the loyal and intelligent Horse

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

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Year of the gentle but strong Sheep

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the curious and confident Monkey

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

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Year of the observant and hardworking Rooster

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the faithful and trustworthy Dog

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

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Year of the kind and generous Pig

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the creative and generous Rat

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the loyal leader Ox

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

Year of the rebellious but sensitive Tiger

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

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Year of the friendly Rabbit

I Painted 12 Animals Of Chinese Zodiac In Watercolor To Show Their Unique Personalities

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Anna Bucciarelli

Anna Bucciarelli is a freelance illustrator from Toronto, Canada.

Anna Bucciarelli is a freelance illustrator from Toronto, Canada.

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Your painting skills are fantastic! I love the idea that you added flowers to your masterpieces. I truly hope they catch on.

7points

Nomadus Aureus 8 years ago

Wow! So nice! It's also the first time I find a paining, where the snake (my zodiac) isn't either scary or looking like an over-sized earth worm.

4points

Alexandra Lee 8 years ago

I know! This was a great depiction of the snake zodiac!

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Naomi Patricia 8 years ago

Gorgeous

1point

Niềng Răng Lăng Xăng 8 years ago

In my country, the rabbit is replaced by the cat.

1point

Kaley Ceng 8 years ago

Fantastic！You have great sense of colorl, love it^^^^

1point

Ahmad Fathillah 7 years ago

Beautiful! Are they all females?

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Louie 8 years ago

So beautiful!

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Sarah Terry 8 years ago

Wonderful! Beautiful colors, contrast, and detail. Gentle yet powerful to the eye.

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Misty Pal 8 years ago

woe these are so awesome! u have great talent in painting

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Laura F. 8 years ago

Wow are fantastic

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shyou 8 years ago

if the last four photo in front,it's better,because the mouse is the oldest one in China😀

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ugez 8 years ago

Incredible skill and such a pleasure to view :-) What is your drawing process, or technique ? What kind of brushes do you use and which type of color/paint/watercolor do you use ? What paper ? Thanks for the great art !!! :)

0points

varwenea 8 years ago

These are beautiful. I would have liked to see these framed museum style. They are plenty elegant.

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louis 8 years ago

I like it!

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Grace Barclay 8 years ago

I am the Tiger and this is one of the most beautiful and sensitive portraits, ever! Thank you for your beautiful work.

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ABCD 8 years ago

Very beautiful

0points

Victoria Wei 8 years ago

Not in order; the rat is first, but that's all

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Ready Grace 8 years ago

I love it,can i use them?

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Anna Bucciarelli (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you - Use them for what exactly?

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frank0ys 8 years ago

...I was born on the Year of the Rat and I really like the way you painted it. Great work!!!

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Sarah Stevenson 8 years ago

love the rabbit and dragon best

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

Your painting skills are fantastic! I love the idea that you added flowers to your masterpieces. I truly hope they catch on.

7points

Nomadus Aureus 8 years ago

Wow! So nice! It's also the first time I find a paining, where the snake (my zodiac) isn't either scary or looking like an over-sized earth worm.

4points

Alexandra Lee 8 years ago

I know! This was a great depiction of the snake zodiac!

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Naomi Patricia 8 years ago

Gorgeous

1point

Niềng Răng Lăng Xăng 8 years ago

In my country, the rabbit is replaced by the cat.

1point

Kaley Ceng 8 years ago

Fantastic！You have great sense of colorl, love it^^^^

1point

Ahmad Fathillah 7 years ago

Beautiful! Are they all females?

0points

Louie 8 years ago

So beautiful!

0points

Sarah Terry 8 years ago

Wonderful! Beautiful colors, contrast, and detail. Gentle yet powerful to the eye.

0points

Misty Pal 8 years ago

woe these are so awesome! u have great talent in painting

0points

Laura F. 8 years ago

Wow are fantastic

0points

shyou 8 years ago

if the last four photo in front,it's better,because the mouse is the oldest one in China😀

0points

ugez 8 years ago

Incredible skill and such a pleasure to view :-) What is your drawing process, or technique ? What kind of brushes do you use and which type of color/paint/watercolor do you use ? What paper ? Thanks for the great art !!! :)

0points

varwenea 8 years ago

These are beautiful. I would have liked to see these framed museum style. They are plenty elegant.

0points

louis 8 years ago

I like it!

0points

Grace Barclay 8 years ago

I am the Tiger and this is one of the most beautiful and sensitive portraits, ever! Thank you for your beautiful work.

0points

ABCD 8 years ago

Very beautiful

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Victoria Wei 8 years ago

Not in order; the rat is first, but that's all

0points

Ready Grace 8 years ago

I love it,can i use them?

0points

Anna Bucciarelli (Post author) 8 years ago

Thank you - Use them for what exactly?

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frank0ys 8 years ago

...I was born on the Year of the Rat and I really like the way you painted it. Great work!!!

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Sarah Stevenson 8 years ago

love the rabbit and dragon best

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