> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.unvale.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Year of the Rabbit: Art Showcase - URL: https://blog.unvale.io/year-of-the-rabbit-art-showcase/ - Published: 2023-01-05T22:39:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-05T22:52:09.000Z - Description: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! Explore a showcase of Lunar New Year-inspired art from talented creators. - Author: Lumi - Tags: Creative Resources The [Lunar New Year](https://chinesenewyear.net/?ref=blog.unvale.io) takes place on January 22nd and according to the Chinese zodiac 2023 is the year of the rabbit. This new year has already had an exciting start as many skilled artists are taking the opportunity to celebrate with rabbit themed artwork. Let's take a look at some of these beautiful creations to welcome in the new year. This wonderful rabbit stamp below by artist [madebymalin](https://twitter.com/madebymaIin?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1608647557970030592%7Ctwgr%5E62e637cd43b8a15ff946cf6f6493d7834559acd7%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F1a985768-5710-4e24-af2f-5627f6de8090%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) is a bright and warm-toned shout out to the new year. The artist uses warm colors and a lineless art style to paint the rabbit and surrounding plants. This picture conveys a sense of joy and purpose as we all move forward into the year of the rabbit together. > year of the rabbit 🧑 [pic.twitter.com/0GBUvXAZ9i](https://t.co/0GBUvXAZ9i?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” malin (@madebymaIin) [December 30, 2022](https://twitter.com/madebymaIin/status/1608647557970030592?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) Speaking of good tidings going into the new year, artist [foxinajacket](https://twitter.com/foxinajacket?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1609399139644706822%7Ctwgr%5E62e637cd43b8a15ff946cf6f6493d7834559acd7%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F1a985768-5710-4e24-af2f-5627f6de8090%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) has posted this gorgeous rabbit art to wish us all peace and success moving into 2023\. The artist uses symbols in their work to represent the Water Rabbit and shares more insight into the meaning of the rabbit for the new year in their tweet. > πŸ‡ According to Chinese calendar, New Year 2023 is a Year of a Water Rabbit. > In Chinese Astrology, the Rabbit symbolizes patience and luck, which would mean that the Year of the Rabbit 2023 may bring what we have lacked in 2022: peace and success <3 > > πŸŽ†πŸŽŠHAPPY NEW YEARπŸŽŠπŸŽ† [pic.twitter.com/5DSsKxsxlB](https://t.co/5DSsKxsxlB?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” 🧑 Full-time Fox 🦊 (@foxinajacket) [January 1, 2023](https://twitter.com/foxinajacket/status/1609399139644706822?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) Many artists are drawing rabbits for their first pieces to start the year and sharing them online. Drawing a celebratory drawing is a great way to have some fun and rabbits are a really versatile theme. The artwork below by artist [s\_slowie](https://twitter.com/s%5Fslowie?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1611092009955241985%7Ctwgr%5E62e637cd43b8a15ff946cf6f6493d7834559acd7%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F1a985768-5710-4e24-af2f-5627f6de8090%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) is their first art of the year and features a super cute bunny character with lots of special balloons. The character has a joyful expression and the overall piece provides a feeling of great excitement for 2023\. > HAPPY NEW YEAR ! > first art of the year β™‘ [pic.twitter.com/zEy83hMvL6](https://t.co/zEy83hMvL6?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” Slowizx πŸ’« ⋆ ˚ Commission open !! β™‘ (@s\_slowie) [January 5, 2023](https://twitter.com/s%5Fslowie/status/1611092009955241985?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) Watching time-lapse videos is a helpful way to learn some new skills and understand more about your favorite artists. This video below by [katriadoodles](https://www.youtube.com/@katriadoodles?ref=blog.unvale.io) features a lovely illustration of a rabbit in winter. During the video the artist provides some thoughts on composition while breaking down their own unique process. We also have to point out the cute cardinal in the bottom left corner and the way the colors of the piece tie everything together perfectly. Drawing rabbit themed fan art is another fun way to celebrate the New Year through illustration. This post below showcases some cute rabbit fan art by [Ms. Ice Cream](https://twitter.com/Ms%5FIce%5FCream?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1610322597421400067%7Ctwgr%5E62e637cd43b8a15ff946cf6f6493d7834559acd7%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F1a985768-5710-4e24-af2f-5627f6de8090%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). The pieces feature popular rabbit characters like Oswald or My Melody hanging out with the fantastic pink blob Kirby! The artist has a really colorful artstyle that highlights the shape and personality of each character. > Kirby celebrates this year with a few rabbits...! 🐰[#RABBIT2023](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RABBIT2023?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#YearOfTheRabbit](https://twitter.com/hashtag/YearOfTheRabbit?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#MsIceCream](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MsIceCream?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/GPlTlyw0DZ](https://t.co/GPlTlyw0DZ?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” Ms. Ice Cream (@Ms\_Ice\_Cream) [January 3, 2023](https://twitter.com/Ms%5FIce%5FCream/status/1610322597421400067?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) The start of the New Year is the perfect time to break out some traditional art supplies and start painting. The piece below by artist [Triskelion](https://twitter.com/Triskelion7332?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1611041478847123457%7Ctwgr%5E62e637cd43b8a15ff946cf6f6493d7834559acd7%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F1a985768-5710-4e24-af2f-5627f6de8090%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) is an inspiring work of art called Bunny's Dream. This art features surrealist shapes and pastel colors that all work together to tell a story. The artist is skilled at making simpler shapes feel extra meaningful. > Bunny's dream [#RABBIT2023](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RABBIT2023?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#BUNNYYEAR](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BUNNYYEAR?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/YhKXWEpGtp](https://t.co/YhKXWEpGtp?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” Triskelion (@Triskelion7332) [January 5, 2023](https://twitter.com/Triskelion7332/status/1611041478847123457?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) This cute character design by [karutanarts](https://twitter.com/karutanarts?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1609203967656861699%7Ctwgr%5E8b50197f6d1681ffb7ccbf6c051bbecd3b527ad3%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fyear-of-the-rabbit-art-showcase%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) featured below reminds us all to give bunnies a lot of love as we begin 2023\. Their character has a creative design that looks cute and has a nice balance of colors. This is the perfect time to try creating a bunny rabbit themed [character of your own](https://blog.unvale.io/how-to-create-your-first-original-character/) for the New Year. You could also consider designing a rabbit themed outfit for one of your existing characters, or commissioning someone to do it for you! > Remember its year of the rabbit 2023 give all your bunnies kisses and loveβ™‘ [pic.twitter.com/mel4XbMAQ2](https://t.co/mel4XbMAQ2?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” πŸ°πŸ’ŠIchiUshiπŸ’ŠDemon bunny Nurse🐰 (@ichitanarts) [December 31, 2022](https://twitter.com/ichitanarts/status/1609203967656861699?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) Finally, this super cute and bouncy rabbit animation from [RickaZemira](https://twitter.com/RickaZemira?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1610537928815673346%7Ctwgr%5E0beb63f6c9491ac44b84c3c0a1bc76104d9812ef%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F1a985768-5710-4e24-af2f-5627f6de8090%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) will leave you jumping for joy. This animation was made in [Krita](https://krita.org/en/?ref=blog.unvale.io), a free digital painting program, and the artist did a fantastic job at using the tools and colors to make the illustration come alive. This is such a great way to start out the year. > It's the year of the rabbit soooo have this cute bouncy bunbun > > I've been practicing bouncing animations like days[#YearOfTheRabbit](https://twitter.com/hashtag/YearOfTheRabbit?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#yearoftherabbit2023](https://twitter.com/hashtag/yearoftherabbit2023?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#digitalanimation](https://twitter.com/hashtag/digitalanimation?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#digitalart](https://twitter.com/hashtag/digitalart?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#2danimation](https://twitter.com/hashtag/2danimation?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#Krita](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Krita?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#Animations](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Animations?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#animation2d](https://twitter.com/hashtag/animation2d?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#artistsontwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/artistsontwitter?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#RABBIT2023](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RABBIT2023?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/ZlbIKkMDTY](https://t.co/ZlbIKkMDTY?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > β€” πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’™\~Ricka Zemira\~πŸ’™πŸ•ŠοΈ (@RickaZemira) [January 4, 2023](https://twitter.com/RickaZemira/status/1610537928815673346?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) --- If you believe in supporting small teams with an authentic message and want to support our content, consider creating a profile over at [UnVale](https://unvale.io/?ref=blog.unvale.io) and checking out our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/STCn5tDe?ref=blog.unvale.io)!