A Spirit Animal Vision

I painted a Spirit Animal Portrait for Angela and she wanted me to share her story about the whale in the hopes that viewers might really connect with it and think to themselves "Wow, maybe I can get in touch with my guides too." Which they totally can!

Angela’s Story

The whale is extremely personal to me. I'd like to tell you an astral experience, I hope you won't mind! I've only ever told this to three people in my entire life.

I have a natural ability to astral travel around the universe, and one time (roughly 4 years ago) I arrived to a platform suspended in space with no walls. There were stairs leading to a platform, and there on the platform was a long harvest styled table (rectangular) with a handful (probably 6-7) "guides" or spiritual leaders. Each seemed to be from a different background. Some looked shaman, others look Native American, some even looked Nordic. I walked up the stairs and could see everything in such vivid detail, it was as clear/focused as perfect 3-D textures/scents. I looked down at the table and could see all sorts of food dishes, things I had never seen in my life. I pointed to each dish and excitedly asked what each one was, not realizing why I had been brought here.

The "team" at the table all looked at me amusingly, smiling very softly, and answering my questions gently. They informed me that they wanted to show me something. I agreed. Within moments, I was hoisted/lifted up inside of a liquidy-water like plasma bubble. The bubble was probably 6-7 feet in diameter. My body was encapsulated on the inside, and it moved over to the ocean. Floating approximately 30 feet above the water, my body underwent a rapid transformation, and I was transformed into a blue (possibly gray) whale. I felt the transformation with every ounce of being, and I truly *became* this whale. Within moments after the transformation the bubble burst, and I fell into the ocean. I was able to detect the sensations, vibration, and "beingness" of being this animal.

“Whale Heart” Spirit Animal Portrait by Kathy Crabbe

The first thing I noticed was that the body I was occupying was capable of feeling such a high vibratory love, it was that of 10,000 times the capacity of a human body/vehicle. I radiated in extensive love, and I knew what it was to be whale. In fact, it became quite clear within minutes that this was a past incarnation of my own. I was returning to a time in my ancient past, and this was a gift of memory given to me by my guides (or "crew"). I moved swiftly and slowly through the ocean water, able to feel every ounce of the water.

I continued to radiate in high vibration and knew what it was to be a whale.. The love is deeper than I could possibly replicate in my human form now, and what's left is the memory of how high a whale vibrates in this vibration. Soon, another whale slid in next to me and brushed the side of my body. We "vibrated" in love together. Soon again, a SECOND whale appeared, and came to my other side. I now had two whales to my right and left. And we moved along the ocean sliding next to each other, radiating in this high powerful vibration of love.

It was probably 20 minutes of this beautiful transformation, before directly in the water, I returned/transformed back into my human form. I swam (as a human) until I finally reached the platform. I climbed out of the ocean somehow onto the platform that my guides were sitting on, at their "harvest" like thanksgiving table with mysterious foods from their respective backgrounds/cultures. When I walked up to the platform, my eyes were full of tears with the memory of the experience and recollection of what it was to be a whale.. I cried. I held my hands up in a "prayer" formation and said: "Please, just one more time.. just one more time.. Please." They all chuckled, and seemed pleased and happy to grant me one more "go".

And again, I was hoisted up into the transformative liquid-y bubble, and I repeated the process. I swam again with my friends in the ocean. And again, returned to a human form while still in the water. I came back to the platform a second time, and thanked them profusely again and again for the gift and kindness of what they had done for me. I woke up barely breathing, as I had been gone from my body for a long time. It was... extraordinary.

You are the third person I have ever told this to. Your painting/drawing brought me to tears, as you literally have portrayed the whale smiling, and it reminds me of my deep memory and love of their species. I believe they may not be native to earth. Its possible they were brought here a long time ago.. There is something other-worldly about them, and I now know what they truly "feel". It could never be replicated in the human form.

Much love and many many blessings,
Angela

About Angela DePriest: My "profession" at the moment includes being a free lance photographer on the Oregon Coast. You could describe me as an intuitive empath.

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Trust the Journey, Spirit is Always There - Spirit Animal Portrait for Rhonda

It's beautiful! Beyond words Kathy. You pictured my essence, not only how I see myself, but my journey this year as daughter of Sea Goddesses and the spirits of the sea. I will have this framed for my room to remind me to trust the journey, Spirit is always there. Thank you so much!

I am so in love with folks' ability to create through their third eye, listen to Spirit's guidance, and use their love for nature to make such beautiful stories. So whimsical and connecting. Simply wonderful. Thank you! I hope to work with you again soon, dear kindred spirit! ~ Rhonda Susini, Arizona, Dec. 2018

Spirit Animal Portraits

Custom Spirit Animal + Pet Portraits SALE!

Exciting news peeps! I'm now offering Custom Spirit Animal Portraits + Poems on special until Dec. 3 at midnight! This could be a portrait of you and your spirit animal or a beloved pet. If you don't know what your spirit animal is I will intuit that for you as I paint your picture.

Spirit Animals are guides that lead us to our true, wild self, the self that is tuned into our Divine source. Spirit Animals have beautiful messages to help us fulfill our purpose here on earth.

A custom portrait makes a lovely and super personal gift for a loved one or even for yourself this holiday season. Here's what Angela had to say after receiving her custom portrait which is pictured below:

"I have to say... when I saw this I FELL IN LOVE... I couldn't stop smiling. Your painting brought me to tears, as you literally have portrayed the whale smiling, and it reminds me of my deep memory and love of their species."

$20 Off Custom Portraits until Dec. 3 at Midnight

As an extra special gift to you I'm offering special pricing on Custom Spirit Animal or Pet Portraits just in time for the holidays so you can treat yourself or a very dear friend or family member to this one-of-a-kind gift unlike any other.

From now until Dec. 3 all custom portraits are $20 off the regular price (which is already priced very low). To receive this discount please enter this promo code when checking out: GUIDED

Custom Portraits Sale

How to Dream a Fantastic New World with Pink Puss

Quiet, peaceful, ultramarine purples surround her, calm her, delight her. Her Pink Puss magicks away her worries and dreams her a fantastic new world where LOVE is supreme. A place where pinks and reds warm her and wisdom finds her, easily, succinctly, appropriately.

Pink Puss Original Gouache Painting with Mat

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365 Days of Paint + Stories

On Nov. 1, 2016 I began a project to make a painting and to write about it and post it on my blog and/or Instagram for 365 days WOW! This painting is no. 11 from that project.

Angel ~ the little calf who lives in my chest

A short while ago I painted a custom Pet Portrait called "Angel" on reclaimed pine board for a client and she has kindly allowed me to share her heartfelt story on my blog.

Angel

A little calf lives in my chest. Well, actually, the valve of a little calf’s heart lives in my chest. And I thank the precious little calf every day for giving me life after my valve began to fail and the calf’s valve was transplanted into my heart.

A few years ago I learned that I had a heart valve problem called aortic stenosis. It’s when the aortic valve becomes hardened and narrows which makes pumping the blood through increasingly harder. Eventually, the valve must be replaced or it would rupture and likely cause death. As my cardiologist said “it’s not if, it’s when.” As the stenosis progressed it made sense to me to do that. At age 70 and otherwise healthy I figured that was a no brainer.

In talking to my thoracic surgeon I learned that there are three types of valves that are used for this procedure. One is an artificial valve that is inserted vascularly with no open heart surgery required, but this was not indicated in my condition. The other types of valves used are either from a pig (porcine) or a calf (bovine). “Wait,” I said. That means a calf or a pig must be sacrificed for me. I am a strict vegan - have been for about 15 years on top of another 25 years of being vegetarian. In other words, I have not eaten an animal in almost half a century and I wasn’t excited about killing an animal now. This was a horrible dilemma for me.

The surgeon said the bovine valve would be the right choice for the needs of my body. So there I was. How was I to square this with my strongly held personal beliefs of not killing animals? If I did not have the surgery I would likely die within a couple of years. If I did have the surgery, an animal would have to die to save me. Many people would say this was an easy answer - just do it - animals are killed every day for humans’ food and other uses but for me it was not that easy.

I meditated on it, discussed it with several people from my Zen meditation group and other close friends I consider connected to the universe in an intensely spiritual way. One said that this calf would be honored to live within me as a way of thanking me for saving so many other animals over the years and living a lifestyle where I consider the well being of animals every day. Another said that this calf would be honored to come to live on earth in the body of a gentle human and experience a new life in this way.

After much soul-searching, in the end, I concluded that I would agree to the bovine valve and just over a year ago I had the open heart surgery to replace my damaged valve. But I wanted to be sure that I remembered the little calf each day. I named the calf Angel because it is a gender neutral name and I have no idea if my calf was a boy or girl. I just know that it is a very important being to me.

I wanted a tangible way of remembering Angel and had been looking for a card or a small art piece of a beautiful little calf with wings. It had to be just the right representation, but for some months I had no luck in fulfilling my vision. But when I saw talented Kathy Crabbe’s newest art genre of paintings on recycled pine I commissioned her to paint Angel on a 4” by 4” piece and it turned out to be just what I had envisioned. Kathy had me go over dozens of pictures of calves and I picked several that I liked one thing or another about and she came up with what you see here. Angel has a place not only in my chest but also on my sideboard where I see the painting each day and remember that Angel lives in me so I can enjoy a precious longer life.

Kathy, thank you for the beautiful job - you caught my vision and brought Angel to life for me.  ~ Barbara, Orange County, California

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About Kathy Crabbe Kathy Crabbe is a Creative Soul Guide, artist, author and educator who has devoted her life to exploring spirituality and creativity with passion and integrity. Kathy empowers soul-seekers to live the life of their dreams through online resources, inspirational art, eClasses, eBooks, and Creative Soul Sessions infused with a rich background in the arts.