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Spider Woman

Another painting in my Goddess Series is Spider Woman. I’m not doing the goddess series in any order, other than they way that they come to me; nor do I have any idea how many paintings will complete the series, I’ll let them determine that. This is a great educational process and fantastic artistic journey!

Spider Woman is an important goddess among many southwestern Native American tribes.  Spider Woman is responsible for bringing fire to the Pueblo, Tewa and Kiwa tribes.

For the Hopi tribes, Spider Woman is a creator of the moon, and their  emergence into the world. Spider Woman has the power to give and take life, and is connected to hunting and agriculture.

Cherokee Grandmother Spider brought people the sun and fire. She taught them pottery, weaving, and how to make ceremonial blessings.

The great blessings and history of Spider Woman will not “expire“ and will continue to be a wonderful tradition in Native American culture. Remember to pass on your cultural and family traditions so that they will live on for generations to come!

Work-In-Progress: The Spider Woman painting started out as a graphite sketch, proceeding to mix media including: ink, watercolor, acrylic and finally a light glaze of oil paint! It was a timely process, but so worth the luminosity that cannot be seen on any screen version!

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  1. This is really cool. I’m enjoying the development of your goddess series. So interesting, so creative and on topic! I agree, perpetuating traditions is important, whether through families or communities. There’s always so much to share with each other!

  5. Hi Indigene, Just got your comment as I was writing my response, thanks so much! I LOVE this goddess series you’re doing, it is so interesting! What a beautiful painting of ‘Spider Woman’! I have heard of her, but had no idea she was present in so many cultures. Thank you SO much for the wonderful background information, I love Native American myths and legends and have been studying them lately for a project I’m working on. Kudos to you for sharing your knowledge. Thanks too for sharing your creative process, it’s always fascinating to see how other artists work. Bravo!

  10. Spider Woman is wonderful, even if I can’t STOP staring at that spider! Love that you’re doing this goddess series, reminds me of an Indian Animal Guide series I did years ago. Look forward toward seeing more as they evolve!

  11. OH Honey!!! This is simply MAGNIFICENT!!! I love the spider! This going to be outrageous I just know it. YOU GO GIRL! I will be checking on this to see what else you have up the brilliant sleeve of yours! Love you girly!
    V

  12. This is lovely. Thank-you for the story of spider woman. My granny always loved spiders because they create their world from within.
    ~Deb~

  18. Hello Indigene.

    Wow! Really lovely and great concept too.
    Although i don't drop by as often but I will drop by when I am more free.
    Happy weekends:)

  20. Thanks a Bunch!!

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