The Protection Collection

Through pieces like The Shepherdess, the Protection Collection depicts figures as guardians and protectors, embodying the nurturing spirit that resonates with peace and safety. These works also highlight the joy and whimsy that can be discovered while under the shelter of protection.

The Shepherdess

The Shepherdess's Watch

Standing between earth and sky 
She plants her staff firm and calm
Flame bright braids catch the wind
Like quiet banners of courage

Each moment measured and mindful
She tends her gentle world
Power soft as morning light 
Strength of each day’s renewal

She keeps her flock safe
A sentinel over simple peace
True protection in steadfast patience 
While dreaming dusk to dawn

The Shepherdess stands as the cornerstone of our Protection Collection, embodying gentle strength through Maud Fuller Petersham's masterful watercolor. A young shepherdess with distinctive flame-red braids surveys her peaceful flock from a wildflower-dotted hillside. Her flowing dress and vigilant stance capture protection in its most nurturing form – not through force, but through presence and peaceful guidance.

This timeless piece brings a sense of gentle guardianship to any space, making it ideal for a nursery, meditation room, or creative workspace where calm protection is desired.

Every print comes with the Shepherdess Watch Poem print beautifully designed on 5X7 cardstock.

High resolution fine art print from original watercolor by Maud Fuller Petersham
From the
Protection Collection at Under the Fuller Moon