TLegend of the Sand Dollar

This watercolor painting was inspired after getting back from a trip to Virginia Beach were I had found about 50 sand dollars. I had heard of the legend somewhere and wrote a poem about it to go with this painting.

The poem is on a separate in calligraphy (not shown). It covered part of the doves, water and beach near the middle of the painting.

From the depths of the sea, a living shell is found. It’s a tale of sorrow and story of truth, of which God’s love does abound. The star which guided to his birth, takes center stage on this living earth. Five wounds inflicted are sad but true, given by nails and a spear, he died for you. Broken apart comes forth a dove, five in all to show his love. This dollar made not of silver, nor of gold, is a priceless story . . . the greatest told. Jesus the creator, his creation still speaks, of his love for us, that we all may seek.