Biography: Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin’s art and poetry reflect his experience with ancient Eastern spiritual practices, Christianity, Tibetan Buddhism, Zen Buddhism and ancient Mesoamerican cultures. His work – a mythic amalgamation of age-old healing practices and present-day trends in spirituality, science and nature – results in a true fusion of East and West and inspires people worldwide to practice compassion, love and kindness, and the joy of living in the present moment.

For four decades, Honshin has been showing his artwork throughout the Western United States in the Mirrors of the Moon exhibitions. He has received numerous awards and international recognition for his art and poetry. Honshin and his wife, Krystal, own and operate the Gallery of the Ascending Spirit and the Gallery of Wholeness, Harmony and Radiance in Tlaquepaque Arts Village in Sedona, Arizona. www.honshin.com and www.honshinfineart.com.