Painting the Zodiac Signs

By Shanti Isla

I painted these in 2016 when Venus was transiting Capricorn. I was inspired by the Llewelyn astrology calendars. I buy them every year. I used acrylic paint on 8" x 10" canvas. I am self-taught.

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Sagittarius

Capricorn

I only painted seven signs because at that time I was taking care of the baby of my sister. When baby was asleep, I would paint. Then my feelings changed and I wanted to paint something else.

(Editor's note: Taurus and Virgo were painted after the initial set of seven. They have been added to this post.)

Self portrait by Shanti Isla

Shanti is a Capricorn. She is organized, responsible and hardworking. Her rising sign is Aquarius. Smart, passionate and crazy in love because Leo is in her house of relationships. She was the chef and owner of Bliss Cafe, a vegetarian restaurant in Baguio City.

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