The norse goddess Sif in a modern style on canvas

Sif is the Norse goddess of harvest and fertility, of growth and abundance. Applied to the present day, however, she can also symbolize becoming aware of how you shape your own reality: If each of your thoughts is a seed that can eventually sprout: Which seeds are you investing your time and attention in? What personal field are you cultivating with the focus of your thoughts?

The picture is part of my series Mythologyin which I paint figures from ancient legends and myths in a modern setting. I do this deliberately because I want to remind you that there are superpowers in all of us and that the heroes, gods etc. are only a symbol of this. The old legends still live on - even in you! But we can interpret them in a modern way.

I have achieved the timeless or modern elements in this picture through the golden crescent and the modern color palette. The crescent is again a symbol and reminds you that you have the choice of which reality you want to "harvest".

This painting is done in many layers with acrylics and oils and a special golden medium for shiny special effects in Sif's hair.

You can see the development process here: