Chinese New Year is February 10th, goodbye Year of the Dragon, helloooo Year of the Snake.

Not only am I a Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac, I am an Ophiuchus in the Western Zodiac and serpents are one of my favorite symbols overall. It’s important to grow out of and discard old skin, but equally important to always remember one’s nature.
Thanks to Tasastock for the pose reference.

Ink, coffee, watercolor, and colored pencil
January 2013