Tobin, of Vallejo, is one of 11 artists chosen to bring new life to some of Vallejo's drab metal boxes. Her whimsical birds look at home, framed by a blue background. "I'm more of a mosaic artist," she said, painting the box in the Wednesday afternoon heat.[from sherry tobin website]

The meanings of the designs on totem poles are as varied as the cultures that make them. Some poles celebrate cultural beliefs that may recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events, while others are mostly artistic.[from wikipedia]