I am constantly amazed at the magic of stone carving. Ever since I was a little kid I would see faces and figures in nature around me, but it wasn't until I started engaging with them that I really felt their presence. You know that feeling you get when you sit alone in nature? That calming yet powerful connection to the source? Well now imagine taking it a step further and engage it!

When I saw this inconspicuous "stone" I was drawn to it in a way I couldn't explain. I saw right away who was hiding within and I was excited to see that she had already emerged most of her form. All I needed to do was uncover her face and her arm that was protecting her child under its blanket.

The natural form of her cloak fit's the contours of her body perfectly! I didn't have to do a thing with it. And the magical fleck of quartz that just "happened" to be uncovered right on her cheekbone! Seriously!? I'm telling you... stones are people too. Just saying.

I put a little oil on her skin to show you the amazingly deep and rich brown skin she was blessed with, but I will finish sanding her and apply it better soon.

Loving mother and child be born and bless this world!