Turtle is almost as old as Snake. She came into existence not long after a real turtle showed up on our front porch. It disappeared out our back door a few weeks later, but by that time Turtle had been drawn.
Early on Turtle represented the more spiritual, inward-looking side of life. Contemplative and deep. Snake was the charmer, the socialite, the schemer. Now they have matured into both being more well-rounded and kinder characters, though they do tend to slip into their old ways when things get stressful.
Turtle likes to travel. She has been to Bulgaria and The Isle of Man. Oh, and Lapland.
Take a look at an early appearance here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/digioreo/3478778530/
Drawing © Marty Coleman
