Dolphins are amazing creatures. Some of those who have swam with dolphins say they are very spiritual beings, and that their joyful spirit is contagious. Some of the best Dolphin Art captures this spirit. I particularly enjoy the artwork of Wayland and Christian Lassen. The work of both these artists is a source of inspiration in my own art. They each seem to have a special kinship with dolphins... and express that relationship beautifully on the canvas. Meditating on the symbolism that dolphins represent, I sometimes wonder about the lost civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis. Mythical sea creatures are often associated with stories of these sunken worlds. One belief is that dolphins played a role in the sacred rituals of these civilizations. Others say that dolphins guard the secrets of these long-lost civilizations that could be buried deep under the ocean floor... just as there may be memories of Lemuria and Atlantis buried deep in our collective psyche as ...