Sun God

[dwilliams]

Here is what I have currently. Hopefully it's more clear that the figure is aware the snake is there, but isn't looking at it because she's cool/being badass. I furrowed her brows a bit more and changed her sort of content, peaceful smile to more of a confident one, so hopefully it reads a little better. I ended up raising the sword into the air because, once I turned her head, it looked like she was playing it like a flute. I made some other value changes to the snake to make it glow a little better and give the composition more contrast over all.

I appreciate everyone's help so far.