She's Back

young medusa returns in a new illustration.

thinking about medusa, here was a gorgon who, later in life, was thought to be a monster and who could turn men to stone at a glance. but i wondered what she was like in her youth. did she have a happy childhood? did she always have the ability to turn people to stone? was she lonely for friends and companionship? did she not get asked out to the school prom because all her potential suitors couldn't look her in the face to ask her out or were just afraid to go there...so, with my youthful medusa, i envision a sad medusa. a freckle-faced, contemplative soul looking for beauty in the world before it all changes and crumbles away.

then, there is that squirrel. unfortunately the squirrel happened onto the scene at the wrong place and at the wrong time. poor guy.

Comments

[Rita]

I just love this portrait of Medusa. Keep her coming back!! I love, love, love it!!

Funny you should mention what her life was before. I'm reading a most excellent (YA? MG?) fantasy right now, Corydon and the Island of Monsters. It totally explores that!!

Not as you've portrayed, though. I can't wait to read your version. :D :D