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Redeemed: The Cover
Ah, the story of the cover is alive and pulsating with what many would discount as uncanny coincidence. While I have no precise explanation as of yet, coincidence cannot possibly be part of it. Some time ago, a talented artist painted a hauntingly beautiful portrait of a young woman. Surrounding that woman were creatures of the oceans and a plethora of images ethereal yet rooted in strong, physical orientation. Years later, while browsing in a favorite shop in Columbus, Ohio, I “happened” upon a group of prints representing the art of that talented painter. To say I was surprised could never begin to describe my reaction when I picked up one of those prints. Stunned. Shocked. Amazed. Breathless. Mystified. Combine those terms and sprinkle in whatever other related words or concepts you can find. You might be able to come close to describing the sheer physical reaction and the incredible spiritual quake I experience even now when I look at that picture. That artist had been to Chikondra. I just knew it. Although she and I had never met, she had captured so many specific symbols and images of the trilogy that I could hardly believe it! After my initial shock subsided, I asked those on the Chikondra journey with me to take a look at this piece of artwork. Their reactions were the same as mine. How was it possible? Did I know this lady? Had I shared the story of Chikondra with her? How could she have known so much about what was, at the time, a secret place? A few months later, I was fortunate enough to meet the artist at the Universal Light Expo held in 2006 in Columbus. We were hardly able to speak to one another because of the crowds and the hubbub. We did, however, hug one another. How wonderful that hug! How blessed I felt to have found her. I cannot begin to thank this artist for her gracious agreement to allow that piece of art to introduce the world to Guardian Redeemed, the first installment of The Chikondra Trilogy.
Quote From Dreams of Stardolphin: The Visionary Art of Eva M. Sakmar-Sullivan Eva is a Visionary Painter/Environmentalist. For the former commercial artist and fashion illustrator, swimming with dolphins in Key Largo, FL., marked a turning point in her career and led to the birth of her company, Dreams of Stardolphin. The experience, she says, “lifted the veils” and inspired her to spend two years painting sacred and visionary images that can serve as “tools for transcending the dimensions.” Her spiritual quest took her to ancient sites in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Greece, Machu Picchu, Egypt and more – places in which she gained additional inspiration for her artwork. More recently, Eva has connected with dolphins, sea turtles and whales in the Pacific. Eva’s mission is that her artwork serve as an inspiration tool to joyously facilitate personal and planetary healing, transformation and love. To inspire the Highest Good of the viewer. A portion of sales is donated to support environmental, animal and humanitarian causes. Some of Eva’s paintings are images on greeting cards, books, magazines, CD and tape cassette covers. Many originals reside in private collections. Unquote I invite you to visit Eva at: http://www.stardolphin.com Experience for yourself the unparalleled beauty of her inspirational artwork. |