The Queen and What Follows is an illustration that depicts an illuminated and empowered witch on the poison path. Her energy is connected with the plant spirit of Poppy, which grows from her shadowy gown, drapes her arms, and extends into the delicate grasp of her hands. The Poppy is a plant that symbolizes death, mourning, blood, sleep, and remembrance, making it an excellent ally when practicing dreamwork, shadow work, ancestral magic, and working with chthonic deities. From witches’ ointments to opium dens to Oz, the poppy is a poisonous plant of infamy and adoration in equal measure. Like many other baneful plants, its volatile nature means there is a fine line between a medicinal dosage for healing and a fatal dosage of poison. For this reason, the poison path requires the utmost dedication, patience, and control from the witch. In studying these plants and learning from them, she expands her understanding of boundaries and fortifies her own in response. She knows that to maintain balance, death and life must exist equally. The bond she has built with the Poppy is now much more than just a connection— it is armor, knowledge, and supportive, protective magic.

In this illustration, the enlightened Queen’s dedication to the poison path has granted her knowledge, power, and balance in her life. She uses her magical practices to help those in need, whether it be medicine or bringing death to those who deserve it. An ambassador to the shadows, The Queen will deal your hand.

The Queen and What Follows is original artwork, hand drawn and screenprinted by Adrienne Rozzi. 

This is the FIRST PRINTING of this artwork. 

- Printed with black and RED inks on various colors of Stonehenge archival printmaking paper. Strands of her hair are printed with red ink then overlaid with metallic leaf. The application of this metallic leaf is done by hand and it is normal for it to create natural patterns or show some of the ink beneath. The "fire" metallic foil varies from print to print.

- The prints in this Red edition are LIMITED to 39. Each is signed and numbered by the artist

- Measures approximately 13" x 18" (inches) with a raw deckled edge at the bottom of the paper.

LIMITED EDITION of 39

The RED edition is made up of the following versions. Please choose one before adding this print to your cart:

- "Fire" metallic foil hair (cream paper)
- Red metallic foil hair (cream paper)
- Red metallic foil hair (ivory paper)
- Red ink (cream paper)
- Red ink (ivory paper)

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