Artist Victoria Dow of Centennial, Colo., titled her mask, "Strength & Courage - Life's Journey." The lion symbolizes the strength and power of the universal spirit. Victoria holds a masters degree in education having majored in integrating the arts into curriculum. MacMillan Press published books featuring her work. In addition to being an elementary school teacher, she taught art and music and has been in several juried shows including the Cudworth Memorial Building and Summerfest.