Birds, Butterflies, Dragonflies
Hummingbird and Sunflower
Sunflowers are a favorite of hummingbirds because the center is composed of tiny florets, each containing a bit of nectar.
Persian Butterfly
A poem by Sufi Master Rumi and a butterfly filled in the style of ancient minakari ceramics of Persia.
Dragonflies
The most predominant perception of the dragonfly is as an agent of change and self realization. Comfortable in the three worlds of air, land, and water the dragonfly responds gracefully to gentle breezes as well as buffeting winds.
Batik Butterfly
Butterflies transformation from caterpillar to cocoon and ultimately the gossamer, colorful butterfly has made them a symbol of transformation in many cultures.
Pollinator Mandala
Butterflies, dragonflies, and moths are vital, serving as pollinators, pest control for farmers, vital nutrition in the food chain; they even create the strands from which we weave silk and strengthen parachutes and bicycle tires.
They also fill our hearts with their beauty and are messengers and symbols we use to understand and share our perceptions of the world.
Mola Rooster
Celebrate the dawn of a new day, new venture, new life stage, or new... along with this mola rooster.
Molas are colorful fabric panels made by both appliquéing and cutting back through layers of cloth. They are hand sewn and worn by the Guna women of Panama.
Owl with Harvest Moon
A Great Horned Owl perches under a full moon. The harvest moon is closest to the autumnal equinox. Its brightness gives farmers more time to harvest before the first frost.
Green Owl
Playful mola-style owl.
Thirsty Crow
Once, a crow was very thirsty. The crow searched for water everywhere. “Kaa, Kaa, Kaa…"
At last he saw a pot with very little water in it. He put his beak inside. But he could not reach the water. The crow thought of a plan.
He picked some pebbles and dropped then into the pot one by one. The water level rose. The crow drank the water and flew away happily.
an Aesop’s Fable
Flamingo Mom
A flamingo mom nurtures new life.
Hopi Hummingbird
In Hopi legend hummingbirds successfully implore the gods for rain during a drought.