Wednesday, September 25, 2024


Welcome companions of Michael!  

Throughout history we have countless representations of deities, archetypes, and archangels, seraphim and cherubim- we can view the images in museums and online. But where does the artist or quester or contemplative go to discover How to Work With a  Deity Consciously & Co-Creatively? 

This class is for seekers just like you! Many artists are friends of the spirit and seekers of creative depth. In this class I outline the secrets to co-creating an art piece with a spiritual being of St. Michael the archangel. We will explore a painting of Michael from cross-cultural perspectives,  the creative, spiritual, psychological, and shamanic view-pathways of developing a relationship and a process of how to start a conversation of the heart. 

click link KristenaWestArt.com to view Michael Masterclass outline. 

This art class will guide students through a profound exploration of the Archangel Michael, drawing upon Christian meditation techniques and dreamwork to inspire artistic creation. By blending spiritual practices of sacred sleep, Rosicrucian dream practice students will build a connection with Michael's energy and translate that into contemporary artistic expression, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, or mixed media. The class will introduce participants to both spiritual and creative techniques, allowing them to tap into divine inspiration and express it through their art. The process will be personal, reflective, and deeply transformative.

We’ll explore how to align our artistic journey with the profound energies of an archangel the great being of Michael who conquers the dragon.

1 HOUR VIDEO PAINTING INTUITIVELY MICHAEL & THE DRAGON.

Video of online artists group exhibition of images they created of Michael. 



Kristena West M.A. 

Professional Artist and Inner-work Teacher. A life long artist, dream teacher and community arts instructor.   Kristena M.A. is in cross-cultural sacred iconography. In 2002 she curated an exhibition in Berkeley called Deities, Dialogues & Dreams Extraordinary Conversations with Ordinary People, showcasing artist's personal spiritual experiences and art making.  

She is passionate about igniting creativity, self-discovery and  sharing wisdom, tools and sacred practices to expand our artistic toolkit. She is a member of the North American Visual Arts section council. 


Sunday, September 8, 2024

MICHAEL and the DRAGON: the Art of Seeing Kristena West M.A.

 



THE ART OF SEEING

The season of Michaelmas arrives at the end of September. Now this festival has been celebrated for centuries, and it might give us an idea that there is more to this festival, than some old "pagan-turned Christian" idea. What might the artists have been trying to tell us over the centuries with the countless devotionals to Michael? 

The Art of Seeing: How to "Read" a Painting or Spiritual picture.

How can we enter into these paintings? Kristena discusses the Art of Seeing - How can we "Read" a Painting? 

Click here to view the Art of Seeing at www.KristenaWestArt.com 

So many friends have asked how do I work with a Michael painting; where do I begin, what is my process and can I give some tips on how to work with an Archangel from various cross-cultural perspectives? First we discuss the Art of Seeing- click on link above and enjoy the free mini-class. warm regards- kwest