"People think that a rooster is a common bird not regarded as elegant or cute, it does not have any mystique or poise, but as a sign of the zodiac it deserves grace and style, there are many birds nowadays bred for decoration and these birds are a fitting reminder that even the common and the mundane can be transformed into something special and unique.
Roosters are naturally proud and fight to the death so to show a bird as noble as this would make a worthy icon for the zodiac."
- Natsuki Otani

Natsuki Otani is an England based illustrator from Tokyo with a style that is best described in colour. Bold vibrant colour forms the basis of a working practice that seeks to unite dreams and reality, her surreal macabre touches are the counterpoint to her sweet and childlike innocent subjects. Visit Natsuki Otani's Website for more of her work.
Each piece is hand stamped and hand numbered for authenticity