I made this mixed media mandala a few weeks ago. As you can see its called Love is beautiful. Its something i have wanted to experiment with making since seeing some similar ones on Flickr. I didnt have a compass so just estimated the distances and drew the circles with a piece of string tied to a pencil! but i think the mistakes add to the charm of it for me. Reminding me of the Beauty that is to be found in life no matter the imperfections.
The vintage wallpapers i combined with an old music sheet of the song 'Home sweet home'. It felt right to let those words stand out and not cover them with paint. I also added a piece of music sheet that was left over which had the word SONG on it, as i needed something for the centre that wouldnt cover the yellow roses and it seemed appropriate. A mandala is traditionally a representation of the Circle of life, or the Oneness of the Universe (uni=One and song=verse)
these are some of the photos that were taken in Anahata's workshop in the States and which inspired me to make my own..
And this is where i have put the canvas on the wall in the little craft room for now
i like the way the gold metallic paint is catching the light here. I can't show the rest of the room as its in the process of being sorted out and boxes are on the floor...everywhere! i am replacing the desk with a chest of drawers. As i decided i needed better accessible storage space and rarely used the desk. i tend to sit on the sofa when i make anything or to watch tv in there.and its too small an area for when i come to use the sewing machine,for that i would use the table downstairs i think.
So thats all my news for today,the chest arrives tomorrow but its flat pack so i will have to ask 'someone' nicely if they can put it together for me, not being able to do it myself.I have more strength than i used to but not that much! with butterfly wishes Kat x
H Kat
Your canvas looks lovely and I love the colors in your room! So pretty! Take Care!
Bonnie
Posted by: Bonnie | October 13, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Your mandala canvas looks beautiful and is a good match for your craft room. My sewing room has been taken over by our rabbit who has now become a very spoiled house rabbit and lives in the conservatory.
Posted by: The Happy Quilter | October 13, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Your mandala canvas looks beautiful and is a good match for your craft room. My sewing room has been taken over by our rabbit who has now become a very spoiled house rabbit and lives in the conservatory.
Posted by: The Happy Quilter | October 13, 2008 at 09:30 PM
That Mandala is absolutely gorgeous Kat, I might give that a try myself I think. There's still a blank canvas lying around here somewhere.
Also love your christmascards, they're so elegant and delicate. Beautiful work sweetie!!
Hugs from Holland
Posted by: Brigitta | October 14, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Truly exquisite, Kat! It is a real reflection of your spirit, and so well suits your space. Those mandalas look such great fun, serene things to make. I want to try making one with yarns sometime! BTW, your cards are so lovely too...Fun to catch up with you here! I've been online less due to no feeling well the last couple days or so, but better now! See you soon...Happy creating...((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | October 14, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Love the way you made use of the canvas. Great job! Your Christmas cards are beautiful also. I need to start on mine. Have a great day!
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn | October 16, 2008 at 02:23 AM
its so beautiful!!! lovely inspiration - the colours are perfect!
Posted by: anastasia | October 31, 2008 at 03:46 AM
Your work is lovely!
Posted by: ann kent | October 31, 2008 at 03:56 AM
Hi Kathyrn, I found your blog today via Hollly at decor8, and I just have to comment on this piece you made. It evokes familiar feelings I have about love. It's that warm, expandiness I get in the heart chakra when I think of someone or something I love. I think you captured it perfectly. Thanks for sharing this.
Posted by: Doreen | October 31, 2008 at 06:55 PM
i absolutely love your mandela. i love pink and i love that pink room.
i would love to give one a go.
i also saw pictures from one of her workshops.
it came out so lovely.
Posted by: collette ~ all over the map | November 01, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I love the mandalas! and yours is beautiful!, greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Posted by: vivy | November 01, 2008 at 02:48 AM
So well done. And such pretty use of pink and gold... It's really lovely and I bet it makes you smile every time you look at it. =)
Posted by: Shanon | December 05, 2008 at 01:48 AM
I'm loving your taste... I think you're the kind of person who'd look fab in some Pilgrim Jewellery. I think it'd suit your style so well and it truly is gorgeous!
Posted by: Sam Copthorne | April 14, 2009 at 04:03 PM
so gorgeous!! I'm instantly a fan :)
Posted by: Tess | June 07, 2010 at 07:13 PM