What is Spirit Led Art?
Spirit-Led Art is a transformative creative practice that invites individuals to co-create with the Creator by journeying inward and acting upon divine inspiration. This art form encourages artists to draw from visions, dreams, imaginative meditations, breathwork, nature and music, tapping into the subconscious and embracing openness as key elements. By engaging in Spirit-Led Art, participants allow the flow of divine energy to guide their creations, expressing their authentic selves and uncovering hidden truths within. This unique approach can help foster holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul, empowering individuals to connect deeply with the Creator in their spirit and the world around them.
Spirit-led art, often known as prophetic, mystical, or spiritualist art, encompasses creative works inspired by divine guidance, whether through the Holy Spirit, spiritual, psychic, or mediumistic influences, visions or dreams. This art form has roots in ancient spiritual practices and continues to thrive in modern expressions of worship and personal meditation.
VL Parker, draws from her Ojibwe and Celtic heritage, and believes in Christ. She perceives the Holy Spirit as the Great Spirit of our Creator, and that the Creator is God the Father. She embraces the belief that we are all interconnected, created in the Divine image, and that His essence resides in everyone and everything.
As spiritual eternal beings experiencing life, she welcomes all who like to explore ancient knowledge and practices while she also enjoys celebrating her love for Christ. Her workshops are not about evangelizing but about sharing, connecting, and creating, honoring the ancestral cultural teachings and beliefs of others. She passionately advocates for the interconnectedness and shared journey of all individuals.
Discover the transformative power of Spirit-Led Art and unlock your potential to create, heal, and inspire. We are all created in the image and likeness of God and he made us creative. We are made to create.
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Why Engage in Spirit Led Art
Embark on a transformative artistic journey where intuition seamlessly blends with creativity. Dive deep into the realms of your imagination and let your unique artistic voice emerge. Engage in a hands-on art sessions that not only awakens your inner artist but also equips you with invaluable tips and tricks about your chosen medium. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts in a vibrant, supportive community, creating alongside other passionate artists.
Spirit-Led Art offers a profound opportunity for deep personal healing, spiritual growth, and emotional expression. It bridges the gap between the spiritual and physical realms through artistic exploration. Uncover hidden truths within and discover deeper meanings through art. Experience the power of creating from dreams, visions, and meditative inspirations.
Feel encouraged, connected, and empowered as you release your authenticity, embracing a journey that connects you to yourself, your Creator, and the world around you. Dive into Spirit-Led Art and uncover the transformative potential that lies within. And so much more awaits you on this journey of discovery and creation.
For some, Spirit-Led Art serves as a bridge to connect with their ancestors, unveiling truths, messages, stories, and ancient wisdom previously unknown. Through symbolism, God may reveal hidden treasures and link you to your ancestral roots, as experienced by many, including VL.
Some individuals may discover Prophetic Art Expression, where the Creator’s Spirit communicates to others through their art. Others might experience Prophetic Art, where their creations carry divine messages, offer spiritual encouragement, or provide a “divine perspective” on contemporary issues. Spirit-Led Art intended for others is often crafted in a worshipful state, making the spiritual realm more tangible and aiming to bring hope, healing, and transformation to viewers.
Spirit Led Art Pieces by VL Parker
Spirit Led Creative Writing & Journalling
Spiritual Writing guides us beyond the confines of the rational mind, encouraging us to remove our masks and delve into the core of our true selves. It allows us to express what has been silenced, forgotten, or ignored or inspired. Whether through journaling, poetry, stories or other forms of creative writing, it aids in exploring and understanding our motivations and actions, gives us insights and helps us find our voice. Reflecting on dreams, visions, synchronicities, or the symbolism and meanings emerging from our subconscious or nature helps us uncover truths often hidden deep within us.
Spirit Led Creative Writing by VL Parker
To Hell & Back: A Test of Faith
Chains Around My Soul: Between Shadows & Light
Historical and Modern Spirit Led Creatives
There are a multitude of artist and art lovers throughout history and accross the globe who believe the creative mind, the imagination is deeply spiritual a coduit to the divine and artists who engage in the arts as a spiritual practice.
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), the pioneer of abstract art, found profound spiritual connection in painting to music. He experienced synesthesia, seeing colors when he listened to music, which deeply influenced his creative process. This is why our workshops often incorporate music while exploring abstract art.
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), my favorite historical artist, was a Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who viewed art as a spiritual journey. He used his work to reflect divine perfection and express deep devotion, achieving spiritual tranquility. Michelangelo spoke of art’s connection to spirituality and divine beauty, offering insights into the artistic process, such as discovering form within the material itself, famously stating, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” He was a truly gifted Spirit-Led artist, sculptor, and poet.
Famous ancient Spirit Led Creators, like Augustin Lesage (1876–1954), was a French mining engineer who said he was guided by spirits to create highly detailed, symmetrical, and architectural paintings.
William Blake (1757–1827), was a poet and artist, who was known for his direct, visionary communication with the spirit realm. His creations were often inspired by biblical, Eastern, and Hermetic traditions.
Modern Day Spirit Led Artists
Spirit-Led Artists worldwide continue the timeless practice of co-creating with the Creator. This ancient tradition remains vibrant today, as spiritual creatives like VL embrace the role of being conduits that bridge the spiritual and physical realms through imaginative and divine connections. The term “Inspiration” itself, rooted in both Hebrew and Greek, signifies being “In Spirit” and being breathed into by the Breath of God, both physically and spiritually. This profound connection is why many artists incorporate breathwork before beginning their creative process. Others like Kadinsky feel inspired by creating to music.
Ojibwe and Shamanistic art is an ancient practice that continues to thrive today. VL Parker creates her art through prayer, worship, and connecting with nature, often following meditation, breathwork, from visions, dreams, or intuitive writing and Inspiration. You can see her art VL Parker Norval Morrisseau practices depicting spiritual beings, myths, and personal visions derived from Anishinaabe teachings and personal and shamanic experiences. Other indiginouse artists like Annie Pitsiulak and Irene Avaalaaqiaq or Visionary artist David Chethlahe Paladin seek to be coduits, bridging the spiritual and physical relams through the arts. All of these Aboriginal artists have engaged in forms of Spirit Led Art.
Vanessa Horabuena is one of VL Parker’s favorites. Her works are sublime. Vanessa is a gifted Christian Worship Artist who often paints to music and to honor God and inspire others, blending her artistry with worship and music. Her work also reflects her support for Republican leaders in the USA, and as an conduit to share her faith, demonstrating the modern-day relevance of Spirit-Led Art. You can discover and purchase her inspiring creations at at VanessaHorbuena.com
Matt Tommey is a Christian Woven Sculpture Artist, singer, musician, author, and a wonderful mentor to Christian artists worldwide. His guidance is invaluable, and you can learn more about his work and mentorship at MattTommey.com
Spiritual Art Across Time & Cultures
First Nation Aboriginal Spiritual Art
For thousands of years, my people have engaged in Spirit-Led Art, drawing inspiration from visions and dreams, and creating alongside the Creator. This rich tradition is woven into our sacred songs, dances, stories, and more. As a First Nations-Celtic woman, I believe the Creator’s essence exists in everyone and everything, which is why we often create in nature. For many Indigenous cultures, collaborating with the Divine not only connects us to our ancestors but also imparts ancient knowledge and stories previously unknown to us. It conveys powerful messages to our people, community, and the world.
Celtic Spirit Led Art
In Celtic society, Spirit-Led Art is deeply intertwined with nature, animism, and the Divine. My Celtic ancestors have a rich history of creating with the Divine through nature, a tradition that spans thousands of years. This art form has evolved from prehistoric, symbolic, and abstract expressions into intricate songs, visual arts, dance, music, poetry, and sacred geometric designs. Like my Aboriginal ancestors, the Celts believed that trees, water, animals, and winds possessed a spirit. This belief is reflected in the profound and multi-layered symbolism that bridges and interconnects the physical and spiritual realms.
Biblical Artists Gifted by God
Spirit-Led Art in biblical tradition is seen as creative expression of visual, musical, poetic and functional art, that is directly inspired, empowered, and guided by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God’s purposes. It acts as a bridge between the Creator’s Spirit and human experience, often serving a prophetic role to communicate spiritual truths, instruct, and facilitate worship.
Bezalel, the First Spirit Filled Artist: One foundational example is Bezalel, son of Uri, mentioned in Exodus 31:1-6. God filled Bezalel with His Spirit, granting him wisdom, understanding, and skills in many crafts, such as working with gold, silver, bronze, wood, and stone, to construct the Tabernacle.
Oholiab and His Fellow Artisans: Oholiab, along with other artisans, was also filled with the Spirit to create intricate designs, fabrics, and priestly garments for the Tabernacle.
Solomon’s Temple: The building of Solomon’s Temple involved Spirit-led, high-quality artistic expression, including detailed carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and flowers, all reflecting God’s glory.
Prophetic Art (Ezekiel & Others): The Holy Spirit guided prophets to use art and symbolic actions to deliver messages. For instance, Ezekiel used a clay tablet to depict the siege of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 4:1-2). Hosea’s life served as a “living art” demonstration of God’s love.
Worship & Prophetic Arts (David): King David, inspired by the Spirit, composed music and poetry (Psalms) for worship, setting a precedent for music as Spirit-led art and prophecy. His Psalms, particularly Psalm 22, contain detailed prophecies about Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, suffering, and resurrection. These include spiritual forsakenness, physical agony with the pierced hands and feet, disjointed bones, and thirst on the cross as well as, mockery, casting lots for garments, and eventual resurrection and worship events all foretold by David centuries before they occurred.
Other Cultures Spirit Led Art Traditions
The Zen gardens of Japan serve as a meditative art form, crafted to cultivate a direct spiritual experience beyond words, emphasizing inner vision and intuition. Other meditative art forms include Tibetan sand mandalas, which symbolize the impermanence of life, and the practice of Chinese calligraphy, which combines mindfulness with artistic expression.
Spirit-Led Art is a timeless and universal phenomenon, weaving through ancient and modern cultures across the globe. While the process may vary, each artist brings their unique voice and method to co-create with the divine. This art form transcends boundaries, as the Spirit of Creation speaks to and through individuals from every tongue and nation. It is a harmonious fusion of inspiration and artistic expression.
We invite you to discover this beautiful and transformative form of art by joining one of our workshops. Come and create with us, and be part of a journey that celebrates the Spirit of Creation flowing through us all. We look forward to welcoming you into this inspiring and enriching experience.
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