Warning: Get your sunglasses!  Warning: Blinding vivid color!

Exploring,  the concept of animal totems and nature-based stories, there is a lot to be learn through nature, especially the animal kingdom. I adore bears and not just the cuddly plush toys.  It’s the real bears that I have an affinity for.  The quiet, swift,  adaptable, solitary, very protective of their young, independent, wild and ferocious bears. These traits are human traits, too! Many we can identify with.

Many indigenous cultures, have myths and legends where animals are the main characters. The stories play an important role in teaching and continuing  native traditions through important life lessons.  I am fascinated by all myths, legends, history, fairy tales; stories of  fantasy and imagination involving nature and the power of female archetypes. These stories still have the power to teach, influence and empower you. Researching these traditions have led me to many resources, numerous experiences and dreams! Just simply put, “good stuff”.

So as the bears are slowing turning over from their deep sleep winter hibernation, because there is a little spring wind hanging about. I decided to honor these magnificent creatures. So here you are,  a new painting to delight in, “Bear in Mind”.

Hibernation is almost over, let’s take our heads and bodies out and enjoy the hints that nature is dropping us; letting us know Spring is coming, slowly, but surely. Get out and explore nature, it’s time for us to add to the stories of old.

Peace.