Start Being Aware of Angels

In Jewish and Christian scriptures, angels are separated from people. After physical death, people's spirits can pass on to heaven and join the angels, but they can never be angels. Working with angels means awakening our awareness.  When we start being aware of angels, we inwardly change in an important way to be receptive to inner guidance, which is brought to us by way of angels.
We start seeing things, people, and life in general in a different way. Intuition starts to awaken.

Here is one of my recent angel paintings that just sold..."Clouds". The new owner shared that the painting reminded her of she and her sister.

                                                         "Clouds", Acrylic, 38 x 48

                                                                           

How Angels Work

To continue our subject of angels, let's look at how they work. As natural persons with physical bodies, we possess free will while angels do not. The human privilege of free will prevents angels from helping us unless we ask for help. A request made to angels for help is one of the strongest prayers in the cosmos. If we ask for help with faith, our request will never be turned down. Angels are here to help us, but they will never help if you ask from selfish motives. Angels also aid us in our spiritual development so do not try to control them. The more receptive you are to angelic help,the more it will be given to you. Angels can also appear sometimes in critical situations & intervene...if it is not your time to leave the Earth.

                                                "Mother & Daughter", Acrylic, 18 x 24

                                                 

                                            "Guardian Angel", Acrylic, 12 x 12

Embrace & Celebrate the Angels in Your Life

Recently, I have been painting angels...I have been inspired by readings and also art work by other artists on this subject. Of course, we all know that when the brush meets the canvas, your own style is created. The theme of my Trinkets' 21st Century classes this year is...surprise...angels! We are just getting organized and starting to work on our portfolios for the fall. In the meantime, I would like to share some information on the topic of angels...

What are angels?    Angels and archangels are present in all religions. The origin of the word, "angels", is from the Greek word angelos which means, "God's messenger."  The ending "el", contained in all the angelic names (e.g.Michael, Raphael, etc.) means "like God" in Hebrew. Angels operate at God's right hand. They are genderless...but, their energy may be soft (Chamuel) or strong (Michael).

Angels have no material body so they can freely move through time and space creating "miracles" with ease. Angels are immortal which, however, does not mean their lives are endless. Their existence depends on God's will.

"You are most open to God when your heart is wide open, & your mind is settled & worry-free."

                                                "Sisters...peace offering", Acrylic, 36 x 48

                                                  

                                            "The Power of Three", Acrylic, 18 x 24

                                                   

                                           "Guardian Angel", 16 x 20, Acrylic

MAG DRAG, Fundraiser for the Madison Artists Guild

MAG DRAG, a male beauty contest, was held Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Town 220 Conference Center. It was the first major fundraiser for the Madison Artists Guild. There were nine contestants with winners in three categories...evening gown, talent, & lingerie. Peggy Martin and I designed the coveted crown for the event. Here are a few pictures...

                                   Bobby Robinson & Jeremy Skidmore getting their garters stuffed!

                                         Vince Campbell exhibiting his awesome talent

                                                   

                                    The coveted crown for Miss MAG DRAG, 2014
                                               Design by Rita Knight and Peggy Martin

Art Abandonment...a fun project & good for the soul!

I just joined the group, Art Abandonment, which was started by Michael de Meng.  I think it is a wonderful way to share art and...maybe, spark creativity in another person. It is a simple process...you make a piece of art, write a note explaining it is a gift...if the finder would like to share info about its fate, they can contact you directly via e-mail...You photograph what you're leaving behind...then on FB, share the location and photo of your gift with the rest of us...
http://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtAbandonment/

This is my first gift...a notecard of one of my original paintings...

                                        Notecard from my painting entitled, "Kindred Spirits"

Rita Knight Folk Art

Mixed Media Folk Art

Trinkets' New Collection of Hammered Metal & Pyrite

This has started as a very creative summer...Trinkets has a new line of jewelry with earrings of hammered metal...silver and brass...with or without raw pyrite. Pyrite is a healing stone that gives energy to a person as well as blocks negative energy. There are also bracelets with different gemstones combined with pyrite...with handmade silver or gold crosses. Take a look...

                                          Hammered Silver or Brass Hoops with Raw Pyrite

Carnelian & Pyrite...Fossil & Pyrite (Sold), and Unakite & Pyrite...all with silver crosses