Young Women Theme Artist_Lester Yocum It would make sense that

It would make sense that a dove

Mary sits on the ground under the brach of a dogwood

The breezes were blowing in a new awakening

we have record that Christ went tint the wilderness to pray and prepare spiritually for his role as the Savior

Young Women Theme Artist_Lester Yocum It would make sense thatI love to use symbols in my work and for this piece I turned to Victorian flower meanings. Since these are not part of our cultures everyday vocabulary, I wrote the meanings of each flower or plant for the viewers reference. Here they are, from the top left corner going clockwise: Cinquefoil beloved daughter; Amaranth immortality; Angelica inspiration; Passionflower faith; Calla Lily modesty; Liatris "I will try again"; Laurel glory and success;