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August #creativedeed365: Mandala Rounds

As I used the last of the #naturalpaperdye made for the 6 Degree of Creativity 2015 workshops I'm very much aware of their richness. Working primarily with Pigma Micron pens I felt every fiber and bump, every depression made by the organic objects during the dying process. Every card was truly and utterly unique.

The focus for the August series of #creativedeed365 was a return to my passion for mandalas. I've been creating these small pieces of art for the better part of the year already, as I finish my degree I can't help but feel a pressing "unknown" waiting to flood-in given the chance. So this month with the change in format I dedicated to cultivating creating mandalas.

Even if you have never heard the term "mandala" before, you can surmise that they have something to do with circles. The word mandala, in effect means circle, usually one used in a contemplative practice. Traditionally Tibetan mandalas have a symmetrical design, but not all.
My mandalas developed spontaneously throughout the month, they were not copied nor planned-out. Most began with at least 1 traced or freehand circle, pieces developed in 5min increments. Some taking 10 minutes others close to 45 minutes, all pieces were 3x3 inches.

It's hard to believe but its been 8 months now of these small visual entries which several people have asked where I sell them and for how much, well -- I am not selling any, I am giving them all away and hiding them in plain sight in public spaces.




Such has been the fate of all the 243 pieces created in the name of #creativedeed365 thus far (yes only 122 more to go!). You can check those out through the previous posts (January, February, March, April, May, June, July) or by following me on Instagram.


 






September will bring another format change... looking forwards to what that will mean for card 244 to 273!!!


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