Crimson Golden Ox: Prosperity & Perseverance | LAI’s "Crimson Guardian Beasts Series" | Original Hyperrealist Zodiac Oil Painting

A masterpiece of strength and warmth from WeicaGallery exclusive artist Zhouping LAI’s "Crimson Guardian Beasts Series", this painting features a purebred Qinchuan golden ox as the protagonist, continuing the series’ signature vintage crimson pearlescent textured background. The rich, retro crimson creates a luxurious yet warm contrast with the ox’s soft golden coat, echoing the series’ theme of "prosperous fortune" while highlighting the ox’s honesty, integrity, and nobility.

Breaking away from the stereotypes of traditional golden ox paintings, the artwork is rendered with exquisite detail: the close-up composition of the ox’s head is full and powerful. Its short, sturdy horns and clear, gentle yet determined eyes exude an air of "humility, stability, and steady progress". The coat is created using multi-layer glazing techniques, with a seamless gradient from pale gold to caramel brown. The delicate texture of the skin, the soft down on the ears, and the moist, glossy nose are depicted with lifelike precision—free from ferocity, embodying the approachable kindness of the "working ox". Presented in a slim matte white floating frame with a borderless design, it maximizes the display of the ox’s serene expression, exuding understated luxury and simplicity. This is not only an auspicious zodiac painting but also an artistic tribute to the spirit of "hard work, steady progress, and accumulating wealth".