I dreamt of a massive bear, high on a ledge above me. Her thunderous roar deafened me. The ground shook, and though I trembled in awe of her power I could not look away.
When she raised a mighty paw up to swipe at me I was paralyzed. Beyond fear, all emotion drained from me and I was ready to witness my demise.
But as the paw reached the apex and began it’s descent towards me, a shower of sparkling crystals exploded from her movement. With fairy dust raining down on me in slow motion I recognized the gift hidden inside the threat: Protection arrived as release.
Mama Bear watching over, my Guide and Guard, was now releasing me with confidence that I was ready to spread my wings.
This work is not only about one story; it’s about a universal turning point—the moment we move from being held too tightly by fear to being supported by love, and we learn that letting go can be a kind of care.
3 pieces, each 30"x40". Mixed media on canvas. Sides painted, wired and ready to hang.