Friday 2 September 2011

Mandala and bookmark doodles

I attempted to 'grow' a peace mandala, and here it is:

I started at the centre, with a seed, and grew the design around that.

Then, I went on to do these, which are just doodles - but they are also called zentangles, and if you just Google that word, you will see lots of patterns and ideas for them.

These are all small - ideal as bookmarks, if I add a little ribbon - and I plan to give them away to friends.




3 comments:

  1. They are so detailed that it must take the patience of Job.

    Very interesting and pretty.

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  2. Hahahaha! '...the patience of Job...' made me laugh out loud!!!

    Yes, it does take patience - something I never had before, but seem to be developing now. You do the same thing, over and over again, and sometimes - because it is the natural thing to do - I find myself wanting to hurry up and finish something. Then, I pull-up-short and remember that there is no need to rush, no need to finish it quickly... because no one is waiting for it! Then, I slow down again, and just work on it.

    Art for art's sake, eh? ;)

    I'm happy you like it.

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  3. Very beautiful work.
    I do free form mandalas here http://teric.wordpress.com/

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