Testimonials

The effect of Jacqueline’s art on each person was different (as reflected in the readings). The results were impressive. Her art has a most definite calming, balancing, and healing effect.

In Jacqueline’s work we see humanity being nourished by crystal- line waters flowing from mystic realms of Being. In our current times of environmental and planetary change, we can draw inspiration from the image of our precious Earth being nurtured by the cosmic forces that sustain organic life. Here inner-dimensional truths are often symbolized in legends such as ‘the Birth of New Being’ in which celestial realms enter the earth through the font of sacred rivers of Light. Drawing from these archetypal myths and images, we discover in the paintings that the East and the West meet together in splendor where the Divine Father-Mother of the West and Brahma-Shiva’s of the East pour forth the pranic or life force energies of the Divine Family that revitalizes the Earth. Jacqueline Ripstein is, in essence, is one of the divine messengers whose visual screen is able to bring forth a scintillating field of ideographic language, a Rosetta picture that emanates a sense of transformation. Her ability is to draw upon effulgent realities from the past and future express the underlying unity of the consciousness that permeates all realms of Being.

The purpose of art, according to Aristotle, “is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Jacqueline Ripstein’s magical images bring forth the invisible realm and inspire us to experience a connection with higher levels of consciousness. Goethe wrote that the true work of art is “The mediator of the inexpressible.” Jacqueline embodies this mediation in her art and in her persona. She expresses her vision of the angelic world in a unique, authentic and exquisitely beautiful way. How is she able to do this? She is, herself, an angel of art. I met Jacqueline ten years ago while I was conducting research on the inward significance of the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci for my book: Da Vinci Decoded: Discovering the Spiritual Secrets of Leonardo’s Seven Principles. I spent a week at her studio surrounded by her magnificent paint- ings and images from many different illustrated books about Leonardo. As I reached for one of the books, with the intention of leafing through it to find a particular passage from the Maestro’s Treatise on Painting, I said to Jacqueline, “ What we are doing would make Leonardo smile.” The moment the words left my mouth we both saw the heading of the page I had randomly opened, which read “The Smile of Leonardo.” I’m sure that Leonardo is smiling on the release of Jacqueline’s book. In the beginning of his Treatise Leonardo penned a dedication: “May God, light of all things, design to enlighten me, who here treat of light.” Jacqueline’s dedication is manifest in the way she treats us to her enlightening reflections of Divine light.

Thank you very much for your wonderful art workshop the Millennium Peace Day on 19 September 2000 at UN Headquarters. It was definitely one of the most inspiring workshops I have ever been part of. Many of the 400 or so students who participated in the activity wrote me expressing their excitement and satisfaction. Obviously, much of the credit for the success of the day’s event goes to you.

It was wonderful to meet you the day before the Millennium Peace Day. You are such a shinning spirit. I was able to spend some time with “Our Lady of the Universe” and although I didn’t expect to, I ended upon my knees in front of her. It felt like I was in the presence of the real Blessed Mother. In the space of knowing, not thinking. For the next few days, I could see her quite clearly and feel that presence again. In fact, she is still speaking to me. I am sure you hear this kind of thing all the time, but it never hurts to hear it again. Yes, you are the instrument through which she manifested, now for me, and for many others. Thank you.

Jacqueline is a visionary. She is an extraordinary artist but so much more as well. Her spirit permeates her art and that is what makes it so special.

I too am deeply moved by your lovely work. You know you’ve inspired my spirit and I’ll always hold you dear to me. Thank you for your love of faith and ability to express it so beautifully. Words cannot do justice to your paintings

Your paintings reveal deep thought and are very inspiring.

After looking at some of Jacqueline Ripstein’s pieces I began to think about faith. Her pieces made me wonder about my faith level and my belief in god. Recently, I’ve had no faith in God or Jesus or any religion and Jacqueline Ripstein’s paintings gave me a holy feeling that made me think of God and Jesus. I don’t think I’ll go join a convent but maybe I’ll try going to church once.

Jacqueline Ripstein’s paintings helped me realize that God was truly there and helping me. The painting of the cliff that ends and then there’s a stairway when the black light is turned on reminds me of times in my past. There have been times in my life when I thought there was no hope. Jacqueline Ripstein’s paintings were beautiful and full of life. That is what many people need today and I believe that if many people were to see her paintings it would change their view of life and faith. Today’s society has no faith and with these paintings, it can help the faith come alive. Even though the paintings are a bit different, they are great. It sometimes takes an odd object to notice things. All of Jacqueline Ripstein’s paintings are a slight of God. I believe she was given this gift to help other people in their daily lives.