Pigasso

An artistic Yucatan miniature pig named Pinto works on an abstract at the Brookfield (Ill.) Zoo. Pinto is mostly a hoof painter, but sometimes uses his snout or the odd dumbell.

Beloved by millions of people who have watched his antics in Children’s Zoo, there are few higher profile pigs in America. But, despite his very public persona, most fans probably do not know that Pinto has an artistic side too. Aside from keepers in the Children’s Zoo, few have seen the work he is most passionate about---Pinto is an accomplished painter (for a pig anyway) and he loves to create works of art!

In celebration of National Pig Day (March 1), Pinto’s work is being offered to the public on eBay for the first time. Up for auction is a post-modern style, original Pinto painting that is somewhat reminiscent of the work of Jackson Pollock (if he had hooves and a snout). Any art lover would squeal with delight at this painting!