Kashi Inanna - Embracing the Divine Through Visionary Arts
A lifelong creative
Kashi Inanna’s journey into the world of art began early. Recognized for her creative abilities at just three years old, by twelve, she was already working on commissioned photo-realism charcoal portraits and teaching art classes in middle and high school. After graduation, Kashi was invited back to her high school to teach senior students about visionary art. Throughout her life, she has taught art in various capacities, from one-on-one sessions to classrooms full of children and adults. At 21, she took the leap to become a full-time artist, a decision she has never regretted.
Primarily self-taught, Kashi has also studied under several renowned artists, including Oleg Korolev, a master oil painter in Russia and former head teacher at the Academy of Visionary Art in Vienna. Under Korolev’s guidance, she honed her skills, learning to express the deeper layers of life and using oil painting as a form of hypnosis through classical techniques.
Advice for emerging artists
Kashi encourages emerging artists to keep creating, even if the work seems insignificant. "If it brings you joy, do it," she advises. She stresses the importance of creating for oneself and warns against losing oneself in the pursuit of fitting into societal expectations. "Artists live on the edge of beauty and madness, and it can be hard to walk that with grace sometimes," she notes. Kashi also emphasizes the importance of self-care and balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health to maintain a vibrant and clear creative vision.
On the business side, she recommends learning how to be an entrepreneur and observing how other successful artists manage their careers. "It’s a whole other set of skills to become a successful business owner," she acknowledges, but learning these skills is essential.
Overcoming challenges
Balancing self-care with creative work has been one of Kashi’s biggest challenges. Learning to manage the business aspects of her career and reaching a broader audience has also been a learning experience. Despite these challenges, Kashi remains deeply committed to her art. "This way of life is like water to my body, blood to my bones. I will paint and create until my very last breath," she says with conviction.
Navigating Creative Blocks
Kashi views creative blocks as signals from her body that she needs self-care. She overcomes these blocks by taking breaks, moving energy, and emotions, or working on different projects. "Devoting so much time and energy to constant creating can feel really draining sometimes, so it’s important to balance it with other activities in life," she explains.
Creative Process
Kashi’s visions often emerge from meditative, trance-like states, medicine journeys, dreams, and nature. As a child, she experienced deeply mystical spaces and received guidance on how to manifest these experiences in the material world. Today, she meditates and opens a dialogue with her canvas, asking her guides for inspiration. This practice allows her to capture the mysteries of the unknown, the warmth of life, nature’s beauty, and the depth of the heart in her art.
