“Initiation of the Soul”(36″ by 36″)

Original Mixed Media by Stacie Marie (36″ by 36″)

A portal of power and presence, Initiation of the Soul captures the sacred moment when the spirit is summoned to awaken.

At the heart of the jungle stands a majestic black panther—fierce, intuitive, and unflinchingly aware. With piercing green eyes and a gaze that penetrates illusion, the panther symbolizes protection, feminine strength, and spiritual courage. It does not chase—it calls. You do not run—you remember.

Above, a luminous golden sun glows like a sacred drumbeat, initiating a dialogue between realms. A radiant hummingbird—messenger of joy and transformation—hovers in mid-flight, connecting worlds with a trail of ethereal light. Their meeting is not chance. It is alchemy. It is the soul’s invitation to rise, to soften, and to trust the mystery.

Bursting from the earth, vibrant birds of paradise bloom with fiery life-force, anchoring the energy of renewal and bold becoming.

This piece is a visual ceremony.
It asks: Are you ready to cross the threshold within?