Lunar Year of The Rat
by Carmen Lam
Title
Lunar Year of The Rat
Artist
Carmen Lam
Medium
Painting - Ink And Color On Rice Paper
Description
Celebrate Lunar Year of the Rat! Everything full wishes and good luck!
These persimmons are symbol of fortune, and the peanuts are symbol of longevity.
In Chinese astrology, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to the 12-year cycle. In order, the 12 animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Each year is associated with a zodiac animal. 2020 is the Year of Rat.
The rat is first ordering in the Chinese zodiac. Midnight (子時) in the ancient astronomical calendar. It was at the beginning of the chaos of heaven and earth that the rats were most active. Therefore, in ancient legends, people believed that rats can bring prosperity...
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January 17th, 2020
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Carmen Lam
Thank you so much, Judi! for your kind words of encouragement on my work, So appreciate it.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Carmen Lam
Hello Christopher, Thank you so very much for the honor of featuring my work in the “1000 Views on 1Image Group”, and favorite, sharing. I really appreciate them!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Carmen Lam
Hello Eva, I’m very glad you love it and thank you so very much! Blessing you and have full wishes and good luck in 2020!
Carmen Lam
Thank you very much, Michael! for the featured my work in your FAA group "Covid - 19 Mask ". I sincerely appreciate it.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic painting and beautiful representation of the Year Of The Rat, Carmen! Gorgeous colors and composition! L/F
Carmen Lam replied:
Hello Hanna, Thank you so very much for your lovely comment and like, favorite! I truly appreciate them.
Angeles M Pomata
Brilliant and adorable scene, Carmen!! Such delicate and neat use of the medium!! L/F
Sunil Kapadia
Marvelous artwork. LF
Carmen Lam replied:
Thank you so much, Sunil! for your lovely comments and encouraged on my work. I’m truly appreciate it. Blessing you have full wishes and good luck in 2020!
Constance Lowery
beautiful painting. L/F
Carmen Lam replied:
Thank you very much for your lovely comments! I truly appreciate it! Happy and good luck in 2020, Constance!
Toni Saddler-French
Beautiful painting, Carmen!
Carmen Lam replied:
Thank you so very much for your lovely comments! I truly appreciate it! Happy and full wishes good luck in 2020, Toni!
Yoonhee Ko
Oh~ this is beautiful! and the rat is sooo~ cute! Love the brilliant composition & the persimmons, they look so~ tasteful!! Wonderful work!! Happy 2020, Carmen!! L/F
Carmen Lam replied:
Thank you so very much for your lovely comments! I truly appreciate it! Happy and full wishes good luck 2020,Yoonhee!🌹🙏
Carmen Lam
Thank you so much, Deborah! for your lovely comments and encouragement on my work. I’m truly appreciate it.
Dominique Amendola
Lovely artwork! L&F
Carmen Lam replied:
Thank you so much, Dominique! for your lovely comments and encouraged on my work. I’m truly appreciate it.