Here we have Cancer, out of order I know, but this is actually a remix of the piece that inspired this series... so anyway,the story of Cancer involves a pitiful crab creature who sought to impress his mistress Hera by aiding in the Hydra's battle against Heracles by latching onto his leg to slow his wrath. The crab was quickly disposed of (as was the Hydra shortly there-after)and Hera sought to honor the poor thing with a place among the stars. Hence the crab is only a minor player in this piece, a sort of timid dweller of the background(like most crabs. The goddess most associated with the sign of Cancer and most likely true ruler of the house is Artemis the Archer. Her imagery is mixed with the usual representation of Cancer's personality and the green eyed beauty visible if you stand slightly back is the benevolent Hera
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Mark Saxton 04 Apr 2008
super design concepts.liz wetmore 16 Jan 2008
love this, and I love the color of the pieceHui Zhu 19 Nov 2007
excellent work...GREAT !!!^o^/Nancy Costley 12 Nov 2007
Such beautiful works in this series. Can not wait to see what you work on for Scorpio.chuck vest 03 Nov 2007
this is some of the most intriguing work I've seen in a while, Carl. the entire zodiac gallery is badass.Anonymous Guest 24 Oct 2007
wow this is great- its good to see Cancer as something besides a giant picture of a crab for a change!@Jerry 24 Oct 2007
Very delightful and creative picture!Emilio B. Campo-Diaz 24 Oct 2007
Superb work, I like it.jamie winter 24 Oct 2007
this is most excellent Carl!~Seth Weaver 24 Oct 2007
Stunningly beautiful work Carl.Anonymous Guest 24 Oct 2007
BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!!!!!!Lior Goldenberg 23 Oct 2007
Excellent work!carlos martins 23 Oct 2007
great work my friend