Articles tagged with: art
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It’s hot hot hot this summer and I LOVE it!! We don’t use air conditioning in our house because I like to have the doors and windows open. Shut up all winter is enough, and there’s a hidden benefit to being too hot. I can’t DO as many things as I might otherwise. I’m usually full of energy and can fill up a day with plenty to DO, but not when it’s this hot.
It took a while to get used to just taking it easy. I like to be …
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Full moon tomorrow, Uranus shifting position, and manifestations of fast-paced energy everywhere I look! In the last week, I’ve seen or heard about several car/bus accidents, people breaking arms and legs, equipment not working, snippy interactions, illnesses and deaths, and the list goes on. From a certain perspective, these shifts are fascinating! As the Earth transforms, everyone, on some level, is facing uncertainty. And that tends to trigger our need to control our lives.
But here’s the treasure!
There really is freedom in letting go – of control, of limits, barriers, …
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Everyone knows that creative expression leads to grand epiphanies and positive life changes. Creating art helps us feel passionate and excited about our lives, and when we feel that way, we’re open to change. Despite this wonderful notion, most of us believe we don’t have a creative bone in our bodies! For instance, I recently spoke with an exercise instructor who spent ten minutes assuring me that everyone else in her family is artistic but her. When she finished, I suggested that, in fact, she IS an artist, moving her …
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Today, Terry Anderson tells us how he discovered mandala making, and how he’s grown and evolved his process since then. Find out about his newest method below, and see more of his beautiful mandalas on Facebook.
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
I got interested in mandalas when I started seeing mandala books in stores and I also bought a kaleidoscope. I have several scopes and books now.
Describe your creative process.
I’m a compulsive doodler …
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The opening quote on ShaRi’s website says it all.
You dance inside my heart where no one sees you.
But sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.
~Rumi
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
Through a class in art therapy.
Describe your creative process.
For my wOManDalas, I start with a photo, then pull it into a ‘slice-of-pie’ template to make the mandala.
How has creating mandalas affected your life?
A mandala a day keeps the doctor away!
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MandalaZone is an amazing place. Have you been? It’s home to a mesmerizing collection of beautiful mandalas, stories, quotes and mandala facts. Peter Patrick Barreda has been creating mandalas for years and shares his images, thoughts and knowledge freely, for all to enjoy. Start on the MandalaZone homepage and follow your intuition through the gallery. Then read and feel the resonance of his words.
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
Since I was a child I remember always drawing images that …
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Take a journey of discovery, self-indulgence and trust with Heather Robinson. She writes in exquisite detail about her experiences with mandalas, and encourages us all to take a break from our “to-do’s” and just be in the flow of our desires. You’ll find much more about Heather at MeInTheUniverse, the website she designed herself and decorated with her own artwork. She’s also on YouTube and Facebook. Enjoy the trip!
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
I would often ‘doodle’ whilst I was talking ...
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Meet Stacy Wills. You’ll be fascinated by how she discovered mandalas and the impact they’ve had on her life. She’s been creating beautiful mandalas for years now, and encourages others to give it a try. Visit Stacy’s website and see her newest work on her blog. It’s a multi-layered, powerful experience!
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
I began drawing mandalas in December of 2005. I was searching for a creative outlet after a long bout with depression, and had learned about Carl Jung’s practice …
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This beautiful “Medicine Painting” is the work of Danny Frank, also known as COSMOCTO. Danny’s spiritual and mystical experiences enrich and energize all of his work. Here, you’ll follow him from his background in Eastern mysticism to his upcoming show opening at the Sala Diaz Gallery in San Antonio, Texas in May. See one of his traditional mandalas below, and be sure to tune into his “Stop Motion Mandalas” movie.
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
I started making Mandalas in October 2005. Up …
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Sue O’Kieffe, from Sacred Circle Mandalas, creates “spiritual portraits” from nature. Following her intuition, she’s guided through a process that starts with a photo and ends with a beautiful mandala. Each comes with a story that she tells on her website. Be sure to stop by and leave her a comment! You can also find her on Twitter, Flickr, Etsy and Facebook.
How did mandalas become a part of your life?
In the mid 90’s, before I began making digital art, I was creating collages …
