The 'Serenity' owl series came about because an owl spoke to me in the forest one day….. I was on a road trip in northern California recently and had been traveling for quite some time. I had been having a super crappy day after a frustrating hurtful conversation and was honestly feeling very defeated. I usually can shake these moods easily, but there was no clarity or feeling of resolution in sight. My first stop on the planned trip was a hike in Muir Woods National Monument, just north of San Francisco. A beautiful, magical place! Please visit if you can. (Make sure to get a reservation first) After about 30 min of hiking in the quiet of the forest, I began to feel a tiny bit better, but not much. Then I happened to glance up far into the trees. And there it was. A wise owl, hidden in plain sight. Possibly a great horned owl? I am no owl expert, so I'm not exactly sure. It was very camouflaged and you had to really look to be able to see it. It looked at me and I could feel its presence guiding me and talking to me. I stopped in my tracks and kept looking into its gaze. I sat with the owl and listened to its message. It told me that all was well and I needed to remember that all of these trials are just part of the human experience. I should not take them so seriously. I should not let others ruin my ability to stay in the moment and that I needed to stay present. Because look, here he was in all of his glory. This magical creature that I could have missed out on witnessing, if I had not looked up right at that second. I was instantly filled with a feeling of peace and rememberance. I connected back into my light and felt a sense of calm and serenity. I thanked him and kept on my walk. Feeling lighter and grateful for that experience. I kept thinking of that owl after that and once I got home, I knew that owls were going to join into the clay at some point, in some shape or form. And here they are! Animals have always spoken to me. A lot of my work is inspired by animals and nature. I believe that all of us has a direct connection to nature and all of it's magial healing powers. Some of you may have forgotten, but if you truly listen, you will be able to hear the animals speak to you too. *This series is only available for purchase in person or through direct message requests. See the Exhibitions page for upcoming shows in November and December 2024. After December (if any are left) they will be posted to my website.
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