The Island - Acrylic on Canvas - 24"x36"

“The Island” depicts an image that came to me while I was listening to a tarot podcast about the nature of the Queen of Cups. She is a representation of the wilderness found in the heart, a sanctuary and refuge we all have inside ourselves and that which, if you pay attention, you can access for serenity, peace, and a feeling of personal power. This is the image that came to me, of my own inner wildness. The solid heart-space that is a refuge, vibrant with life and beauty. Creatures of all the elements are present and harmonious. My dreams, when I have them, are often of this nature, and I hope that those that view this piece can feel the power, beauty, wonder, and serenity therein. And I also invite you to look within yourself and see that you also have this wild heart awaiting gentle discovery.