Snake Goddess
The original of this images was painted in natural earth pigments. The original is for sale.
On holiday with my sister and our families in Cornwall. I'd taken art materials with me, hoping a painting would materialise for a coming exhibition. Each morning I'd wake at dawn and run to the sea. There She'd be in whatever mood, beautiful, my friend and teacher; terrifying in Her power, depth and breadth. She was gentle, very gentle to me. Each morning brought a new song. I sang while I swam in Her, naked, floating, playing and dancing as the sunrise kissed Her surface. The seaweed that caught on my body I wrapped as ornament. While the world was still sleeping (apart from a few joggers...) I was in utter bliss.
One sunny afternoon, the beach now covered in happy humans, I found a spot, smoothed the sand and spread out a long strip of old french linen. Onto it She glided, as curious children took time from their creativity to watch her appear. From the unfurling curl of a wave, the kundilini serpent carried the bliss upwards and Her young body made it visible. Siren like, She calls us to celebrate our deep sensuality; the ancient Snake Goddess, the fire of our passion, the silver path threading of water.