Dove & Rose Basket Tile

The Dove is the embodiment of maternal instinct. She is connected to Mother Earth and her creative energies.

Her mournful call speaks to our deepest self and stirs our emotions.

The voice of the dove is a rain song and brings us hope of a new beginning.

The Dove is the totem of "Between Times" and shows us the time of the thinning of the veils between the physical and the spiritual world.

Listen for her call with your soul.


Graceful Creature

The skies will never see a more peaceful and graceful creature than the Dove. This animal has been respected and revered throughout the ages by ancient and modern Indian tribes and their Shaman. These tribes who are so connected to the elements and the Earth understand the true influence these creatures’ posses. They are diplomatic, legendary animals that own many admirable virtues.

The Dove represents the feminine power of giving, prophecy, and the hope a new beginning. The Dove reveals the veils between the spiritual and physical worlds. They were the totem of Aphrodite the Goddess of Love, and they bore the ambrosia from the Goddesses which kept Zeus immortal, they are the symbol of sexual passion in India

It was the Dove which returned to Noah’s Ark to tell all aboard that land was found, in the Dove’s beak was an olive branch, which was the symbol of peace.

Doves, like many species of birds, breed and nest in pairs, they mate for life and build their nests, protect their territory and raise their young with their partners. The males as well as the females produce a milk like substance, called “crop milk” to feed their newborns. Both parents take responsibility for the hatching and care of their offspring. The males will sit on the eggs during the day while the females take over the task at night. Both take responsibility for the guarding of their nest

The Magnificent Dove Totem possesses the following virtues:

Love, gentleness, new ideas, purity, sexual energy, intimate relationships, creativity, peace, family values, centered calmness, tranquility, support, assistance, new relationships, peaceful transition from difficulty, powers of the feminine, friendship, .

The Dove animal totem is a strong spirit indeed and its magical properties are one of the most influential of all animal totems.

The above art piece has been painted on tile and measures 11 ½ x 11 ½. It weighs 5 ¼ lbs. This would be stunning in your garden to accent roses, flowers, or an area that needs a bright cheerful color. If you enjoy this piece please email me your request.

Pauline Libutti

Artist & Writer

http://www.RiverRockCritters.com/

Spring has Sprung!

Since Spring is here and the flowers are blooming, I decided to paint a picture that would inspire you with beauty. This was painted on slate that weighs approximately 13 pounds and is 1 1/2 inches thick.

So let’s hitch up this wagon and ride through the beauty of nature and God’s creations.

The weather is changing and with it brings new critters to grow and flourish. The flowers bloom with such vibrant colors and the birds seem to chirp with delight that the cold gray winter is gone. The young ones hatch from eggs and are introduced to their new world with wonder and excitement.

The sun wakes us up with a big bright smile every morning and the trees fill themselves with green leaves and fruit. We are bathed in sunlight as we walk barefoot, to feel the breeze on our legs and the sun on our arms. Spring reawakens our senses, sounds of birds, rustling leaves and raindrops. The grass so softly tickles our feet, while we bathe in the sunshine and shadow of brilliantly colored flowers. The sweet smell of fresh soil and new blooms is an exhilarating experience. What a beautiful sight it is.

The feel of spring is like a tender kiss. A breath, a touch on your skin encompasses your body with the sweet scent of earth. You walk among the flowers and soak up their colors and fragrances. You enjoy seeing the world as it celebrates another resurrection. All nature seems to be busy now. It has no time to rest but prepare its bouquet of beauty and life. Your praying this is not a dream but reality that Spring is finally among us.

The gray winter skies are a thing of the past and the spring breeze is gently blowing through your hair. All nature seems to prepare for summer since now everything is growing.

I do believe Spring has Sprung

Spring is finally here!

Pauline Libutti , Artist & Writer
http://www.riverrockcritters.com/