Welcome to the Year of The Rabbit!


Sumi-e Rabbit

THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT, 2011

 

02/03/2011 - 01/22/2012  

 

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012.  The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs.  The Rabbit is a lucky sign.  Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted.  People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends.  They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space.

 

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves.  It is a time for negotiation.  Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail.  To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children.   Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

 

Not many people know that the Rabbit is the symbol of the Moon, while the Peacock is the symbol of the Sun, and that together, these two animal signs signify the start of day and night. And, represent the Yin and Yang of life.  It is said that anyone making supplications for wishes to be fulfilled are certain to get what they want... and in the Year of the Rabbit, the wish-granting aspect of the Sun and the Moon combined is multiplied.  The Moon is YIN and this is the Yin of Heaven, signifying magic.  Thus on each of the Full Moon nights of this year, go out into your garden to gaze into the Full Moon and visualize plenty of Moon dust and Moon glow flowing into you, filling your whole body with bright white light and granting you fearlessness, love and courage.  This will not only strengthen your inner "Chi" energy, it will also bring wisdom into your life.

If you are interested in my original artwork,  Visit my Galleries

Casey Shannon Studio

  International Sumi-e Society

North American Branch

  
International Chinese Calligraphy Art
and
 Ink Painting Artist Instutite

Enso Rabbit by Marc Bauer-Maison


Marc is a member of the North American Branch of The International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society that I introduced you to last month. We have a new video of the fabulous North American artist members. We have American, Canadian, and one member from Spain! We are a talented and very diverse group. Click on Marc's rabbit to view our art video. Be sure to have your sound turned on for beautiful music. Marc's rabbit is leading our group into the Year of the Rabbit!

Click Here for information about joining the society (English). 

I am the head of the North American branch.
Do not hesitate to contact me.

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部：

Ms. Casey Shannon アメリカ現代水墨画家

Congratulations to these premiere North American branch artists!

2011 Current Member List 

I would be pleased to have you join my YouTube Channel

Hi Everyone!

Here I am again this month. 

Casey and I have been together as a service dog team for over a year now. We are known around town as the dynamic duo. We have both learned a lot in this past year. We appreciate and respect one another. And, we have a lot of fun too! Here are a couple pictures of me at work. I work very hard as you'll see. I am one smart doggie.

 

Next month I'll so you how I play!

 

Hawaii Canines for Independence

We have a video of HCI graduates on YouTube also. You just gotta watch it. Guaranteed to make you cry! Can you find Casey and me?

HCI Puppy Love on YouTube

~ Bye for now, Gabe