The Chinese Year of the Rabbit

February 6, 1999 - February 4, 2000

For all the Rabbit lovers and animal advocates I decided to paint the above piece that depicts a soft, cuddly, critter, hiding in the flowers. He seems to be alert, but cautious, and oh so quiet as he watches the new day unfold before him. This art piece has been painted on a stepping stone that weighs approximately 13 pounds. If you like this piece I can paint it in a smaller version on wood or rock.

The Sign of the Rabbit

If you are born under the Chinese sign of the Rabbit, you will make a great diplomat! Rabbits are clean and neat, quiet and often softly spoken. They dislike conflict and will go to great lengths to avoid conflict. They thrive in tranquil, harmonious settings and become unhappy in noisy, argumentative company.

People born under this sign develop good diplomatic skills and they are good at calming heated emotions. They are often thrown into the kind of unsettled situations they so dislike precisely because they have the skills to make peace.

Rabbits are not ambitious; they rather have a comfortable life, but if necessary readily accept responsibility. Rabbit people are know for their good taste and their homes will be immaculate and well maintained.

Chinese Zodiac

There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart the earth he summoned all the animals to say goodbye. Only twelve turned up. To show his appreciation of their loyalty, he vowed that from then on each year would bear the name of one of the animals.

Pauline Libutti

Artist & Writer

http://www.RiverRockCritters.com/

Spring has Sprung!

Since Spring is here and the flowers are blooming, I decided to paint a picture that would inspire you with beauty. This was painted on slate that weighs approximately 13 pounds and is 1 1/2 inches thick.

So let’s hitch up this wagon and ride through the beauty of nature and God’s creations.

The weather is changing and with it brings new critters to grow and flourish. The flowers bloom with such vibrant colors and the birds seem to chirp with delight that the cold gray winter is gone. The young ones hatch from eggs and are introduced to their new world with wonder and excitement.

The sun wakes us up with a big bright smile every morning and the trees fill themselves with green leaves and fruit. We are bathed in sunlight as we walk barefoot, to feel the breeze on our legs and the sun on our arms. Spring reawakens our senses, sounds of birds, rustling leaves and raindrops. The grass so softly tickles our feet, while we bathe in the sunshine and shadow of brilliantly colored flowers. The sweet smell of fresh soil and new blooms is an exhilarating experience. What a beautiful sight it is.

The feel of spring is like a tender kiss. A breath, a touch on your skin encompasses your body with the sweet scent of earth. You walk among the flowers and soak up their colors and fragrances. You enjoy seeing the world as it celebrates another resurrection. All nature seems to be busy now. It has no time to rest but prepare its bouquet of beauty and life. Your praying this is not a dream but reality that Spring is finally among us.

The gray winter skies are a thing of the past and the spring breeze is gently blowing through your hair. All nature seems to prepare for summer since now everything is growing.

I do believe Spring has Sprung

Spring is finally here!

Pauline Libutti , Artist & Writer
http://www.riverrockcritters.com/