For me, mandala painting is not only a creative process, but also a school of mindfulness. While much of today's world is spinning faster and faster and efficiency often takes precedence over everything else, creating a mandala is a conscious decision to slow down. Step by step, something big emerges – but never in a hurry.
My takeaways from painting mandalas (Part 2): the journey from the inside out
Mandala painting follows a clear, almost meditative structure: you start in the middle and work your way outwards, layer by layer. This creative process has taken on a deeper meaning for me – it's like embarking on a little journey each time, which begins inside and unfolds outwards.
My takeaways from painting mandalas (Part 1): perfect imperfection
perfect?’ But they are not perfect – at least not in the sense of absolute symmetry or millimetre-precise spacing. What makes them appear harmonious is not the perfection of each individual dot or strokes, but the overall picture created by the ...
My journey to mandala art: how it all started
Sometimes you discover something by chance - and suddenly you can't let it go. That's exactly how it was when I first saw mandala painting using the dot painting technique on Instagram. The artistic patterns made up of countless dots had a fascinating effect on me. I knew immediately: I want to be able to do that too! ...
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