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The Monkey is one of the 12 Animal signs of the Chinese Zodiac. In the background is the Chinese character for the Monkey.
This version is made for light-colored clothing and stickers; if you want a dark-colored shirt try this version instead.
Those born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be inventive, sociable, and artistic, with a competitive streak and a love of problem-solving. If you were born in 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, or 1920 you are probably a Monkey, 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.
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Drawn with a brush-pen on bristol paper, with color added digitally. Copyright 2009 Stephanie Smith.
Stephanie Smith is an illustrator and graphic designer who loves to draw.
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Year of The Monkey! Thats me! Good one Steph!
Thanks, Edzie!
– Stephanie Smith
Cool T . . . Me, I’m a fire Monkey . . . Which corresponds with my Mars led Grand Fire Trine in my Capricorn Sun Western star sign . . .
Thanks Hugh — I thought about incorporating the elements too, but I don’t think I have the time right now to do every variation unless someone asks specifically for one. (although the symbols are carved on stones because these are the “earth” years right now…)
– Stephanie Smith
I understand completely, still after what you have just said re the ‘earth years’ something for a future time might be just changing the symbol to something that could represent the element . . . Great image anyway . . . If I wasn’t the miser I am, I’d be happy to wear your ‘Monkey T’ . . .
I’d considered that, as a looooong term project. I was having trouble thinking what I would use for fire tho…..
– Stephanie Smith
Thanks, Sorina… awesome!
– Stephanie Smith