Sacred art, books, and instruction
During a recent visit to the Kālī Mandir in Laguna Beach, I was treated to a pleasant surprise. I arrived quietly, just in time for the evening aarti (flame offering), with offerings of ripe mango and a fresh hibiscus flower. 🔱 I try to visit this temple whenever I’m in the area. It’s a lovely …
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England-based devotional artist Andy Weber spent eight years in India and Nepal studying the iconographic art of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of accomplished masters in northern India and Nepal. His unique style is highly respected not only by the growing number of western Buddhists but also by many Tibetan lamas who have commissioned his …
I can’t really believe everyone isn’t an artist. I started drawing peoples’ portraits at 5. I have improved a little bit since then, but don’t feel I really know a thing until I paint it. I sincerely hope my work inspires everyone to explore their creative potential. I love painting on walls, which lead me …
Mukul is the Co-Founder and Producer of Mystic Art Retreats with a role to facilitate the growth of the franchise globally. Ekabhumi is his partner in this enterprise, and together they partner sacred artists worldwide to offer creative immersions at spectacular locations. Mukul has over a decade of multi-regional experience within corporate finance, corporate development, …
Jennifer will be eternally grateful to all of her professors from Hartford Art School during her BFA in Illustration and Pace University while working on her Masters of Art Education for teaching her how to be an artist and a caring teacher who strives to be a change-maker. Yet Pema Rinzin, with whom she studied Tibetan Thangka …
Mithun grew up in the lush South Indian state of Kerala. As a child, he experienced visions, and his parents thought he had mental problems. They saw him make idols of goddesses and play with them like dolls. It wasn’t until he received proper spiritual guidance from his gurus that he was able to make …
Tazuo Yamaguchi has been inspiring, entertaining, educating, and empowering folks of all ages worldwide for over two decades. Through performance poetry, visual storytelling, illustration, painting, and multimedia digital arts. He applies the power of the media and fine arts as a vehicle of learning integrated into the education process to develop self-awareness and empowerment knowledge …
Kanika Tripathi is a professional artist, with a BA in Fashion/Graphic Design and a certified Hatha Yoga instructor in the Shivananda lineage. She has also studied jyotish (vedic astrology) and spiritual practices extensively with with Dr. David Frawley and Yogini Shambhavi. Her interest in sacred art came after a series of personal unfoldings and experiences. …
Honestly, I am almost speechless with awe at how fine and moving I find your work. Thank you so much for all of the care you have taken here to create images that really bring this book to life. …
OESA associate Ekabhumi has created a magnificent set of illustrations for Sally Kempton’s popular book, Awakening Shakti, published by Sounds True. Because of the subject matter, mostly goddesses, both lovely and fearsome, obedient and victorious, are depicted.