The story goes that when the Emperor was creating the Zodiac calendar, he hosted a race for all the animals of the realm, promising to award the first 12 with a place in the calendar. Pig came in last because he was just so comfortable where he was.

From February 5, 2019 to January 24, 2020, Pig (or Boar) is expected to reign with a joyous hand, bringing long-needed relief to many, and closing out the full rotation cycle of the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac.

This is my first painting to kick off Year of the Pig. Called Boar in a Snowy Wood, it has calligraphy that reads "love, peace, and happiness," which is the essence of what this year is to be about.­ Find out more about what to expect from the coming year in my blog.

Original artwork only, and painted to order, PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH PIECE WILL BE UNIQUE. This composition is available in medium (roughly 12.5 x 26in) and large (roughly 18.5 x 38in) sizes; and either backed and ready for your own custom framing (on elegant gold-fleck shuen paper, as shown), or painted directly on a silk brocade hanging wall scroll (no gold flecks), ready to hang straight from the box.

The medium scroll, containing the standard size painting, measures 39.5 x 19.5 inches.  Color is an antique gray background with brown brocade. The large scroll measures 59.5 x 23.5 inches. Color for the large scroll is antique gold background with blue brocade. Both are neutral from afar and complement any interior wall color and decor.

Scrolls are hand-crafted of the finest materials - silk brocade, wooden rods, and rice paper - and are convenient to handle, store and hang. Shop other sizes in the Zodiac Shop or in the Zodiac Minis