The Serpent King

He is the river, the forest, the cobra; the necklace around the goddess' neck; protector of the precious, guardian of the divine. His enemies watch him from the shadows, under his watchful eye themselves, but never quite able to reach him.  He has the power to burn lives away from within, but he chooses mercy, surrounded by gold, treasure, and the love and loyalty of his kingdom.

8x10 graphite and white charcoal on gray toned paper. 2019.