Offering Dragon

Offering – A Dragon, A Gift, A Garden I call this piece Offering —
because that’s how it came to me. One fall afternoon, I found a strip of elk horn moss on the forest floor. It had fallen from the trees, twisted and rough, almost glowing in its stillness. I picked it up and saw dragon scales. Not the fierce kind — but the ancient, grounded kind. A dragon born from the rhythm of the woods. He came together slowly. A maple leaf wing. Petals for breath. And atop his head, the bare center of a flower whose petals had already fallen — a crown made not of power, but of letting go. And those feet.
Big, curled, rooted. Holding him steady, like he belongs to the mountain itself. There’s no spell in this — only rhythm.
The kind of quiet magic that unfolds when we pay attention.
When we let the forest speak. This dragon will be part of my upcoming art show, Wild Elementals — a gathering of original works inspired by nature’s raw rhythms. You’ll find images, poetry, natural altars, and small sacred moments. Come wander through a blooming garden, sip herbal tea, and let yourself be surprised.

WILD ELEMENTALS – Open Studio Art Show
WHEN: June 7th & 8th, 10 AM – 6 PM
WHERE: Garden Gate from the street at
1151 A Silverado Ave, McKinleyville, California
PART OF: North Coast Open Studios ✨ Original works inspired by the wild and the unseen
🌸 Flowers, herbs, and handmade altars
🍵 Herbal tea to enjoy as you wander
🧚 A special appearance by the Fairy Godmother — 11:00 AM to Noon
🌎 Optional: Leave a wish at the Earth Altar Bring a friend. Wear something comfortable.
Come experience the beauty that blooms when creativity meets the wild.