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This image was inspired by the classic Greek myth of Medusa.
Snakes are beautiful creatures, very elegant in poise and movement, slow and calculated. However some can also be toxic and deadly. Medusa needs to embody all of these traits.
I discovered that it's very easy to make the snake portion appear cumbersome, especially where it morphs into her human torso. The scales in particular were a big challenge.
Copyright © Mike Nash
Website, Shop and Social Links - linktr.ee/MikeNashIllustration
Snakes are beautiful creatures, very elegant in poise and movement, slow and calculated. However some can also be toxic and deadly. Medusa needs to embody all of these traits.
I discovered that it's very easy to make the snake portion appear cumbersome, especially where it morphs into her human torso. The scales in particular were a big challenge.
Copyright © Mike Nash
Website, Shop and Social Links - linktr.ee/MikeNashIllustration
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1833x753px 1.16 MB
© 2011 - 2024 mikenashillustration
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Hi. I like your artwork. You must read Lauren J. A. Bear's debut novel, Medusa's Sisters (https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Ne6aEAAAQBAJ), and listen to the unabridged narration by Zura Johnson and Taylor Harvey (https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAEBC7VqtCM). The Greek mythology-inspired novel is told from Stheno's and Euryale's points of view, showing readers the events in the sisters' lives, from their difficult childhood, the cruelty Poseidon and Athena subject poor Medusa to, the three sisters' transformation into Gorgons, and the aftermath of Medusa's death. Trust me, you'll be so emotionally affected by the plot that you'll never read the Greek myths same way ever again.
You're welcome.🐍🐍🐍