Chinese Zodiac - The Snake
The Snake is part of what will be a complete series of the 12 Animal signs of the Chinese Zodiac.
NOTE: this artwork was updated August 11, 2009 after some minor edits.
Those born in the Year of the Snake are said to be rather philosophical, critical thinkers with discerning taste and great personal confidence. They also have a strong sense of honor and organization.
If you were born in 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, or 1929 you are probably a Snake, but double-check the exact dates if your birthday is in mid-January to mid-February because the Lunar New Year is on a different date each year. Wikipedia’s Chinese Zodiac page is a good starting point for more information about all of the signs and their meanings.
This image also available as color wall art and cards and as a T-Shirt
See the rest of the work in this series: Chinese Zodiac in black-and-white
Or check out the same series in color !
Drawn with a brush-pen on bristol paper. Copyright 2009 Stephanie Smith.
Chinese Zodiac - The Snake belongs to the following groups:
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MoonSpiral
Awesome, can’t wait to see all of them. I am a rabbit, so food for snakes!!!!
Stephanie Smith replied
Thank you! Rabbit is one of the others I have already drawn, so it’ll be up very soon… :) (and you’re hardly snake-food, LOL!)
penspapers
Being a Snake, I obviously have discerning taste since I think THIS IS GREAT!
VERY nice, Stephanie…I can’t wait for the color! :)
Stephanie Smith replied
Thanks Elizabeth! See? The personality profiles can be true! :D
Color is in-progress… tho I’m always torn between coloring the ones I’ve already drawn and finishing up the rest of the ink drawings first!
AnitaInverarity
Beautiful work Stephanie- I love the Chinese Zodiac and oh boy is it accurate- this is the most wonderful depiction I have seen, really classic. Cant wait to see the others. I’m a Goat :)))))))) xx
Stephanie Smith replied
Thanks Anita! I just finished my image research for that one! :)
tom burke
great drawing, what does the sign say?
Stephanie Smith replied
Thanks Tom! It’s the Chinese character for “snake” in (I believe, correct me if I’m wrong anyone!) the more formal style of calligraphy.