The Whale Spirit Series asked to be painted in August 2024. During that month, a song kept playing in my head, and I felt called to paint these loving whales' tails. I didn't know the song's name, but I laughed pretty hard when I discovered it was named Birth Dance of the Humpback Whale. It is impressive when songs convey so potently a spirit! And it was also entirely appropriate as I was giving birth to the in-person shop of My Tiny Sanctuary.

The whale spirit supported a smooth birthing process filled with love and support from the generations before me and the local community, as well as the pack of positive emotions embedded in this series.

This piece from the Whale Spirit Series is called Playfulness Leading Acrylic Painting. Its Light Codes expresses how important it is to remain playful in life and connect to your joy. Pay attention to the "should, must and have-to" you impose on your life and see if more playfulness should infuse your days. The Light Code will help you tune in with the playfulness frequency.

Connect with the song inspiring this painting here: Aloha Mai E - Birth Dance of the Humpback Whale from Raphael & Kutira