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Artist Statement
Through observation and meditation I create art
for the well-being of your heart, mind and soul.
In 1998 I worked as a web site analyst/designer...very left brain oriented. By chance I met a Reiki practitioner who, after one session, told me, quite emphatically, that I needed to use my creative right brain. Soon after I discovered the joy of coloring mandalas and then discovered the greater joy in creating my own designs. In early 2000 I learned to use meditation as a way to greatly enhance the quality of the design and colorings and to fully explore the therapeutic and spiritual aspects of mandalas and ‘happenings’ art.
Since starting this journey, I discovered my mission: to explore, promote, and inspire creativity.
Symmetry Mandala Art |
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It starts with the circle; whole and complete just as it is. Then a shape or pattern idea comes to mind. In meditation, I draw the idea repeatedly all around until the circle is complete. Most times a whole new pattern emerges, as if a gift for taking the time to draw it out. With the symmetry mandalas comes a message, inspirational poem, or affirmation. The words usually come while either drawing the mandala design or when first coloring it. I am often inspired by shapes, patterns and symmetry found in nature, architecture, my dreams, individuals, and cultures including Egyptian, Native American, Middle Eastern, and Celtic. Mediums: Color Pencil, Markers, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolors |
Asymmetry Mandala Art | |
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As with the symmetry, it starts with the circle; whole and complete just as it is. In meditation and with very little, if any, forethought, I quickly draw random shapes and/or lines inspired by the moment. The true essence of this style of mandala usually comes out during the coloring of it. Mediums: Color Pencil, Markers |
Happenings Art | |
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The “Happenings” art comes about usually by surprise. Starting with wet watercolor paper, I pour ink or watercolor paints either directly onto the paper or over objects (vegetation, tape, pebbles, etc) and then wait for it to dry to see what happens (hence the name 'Happenings'). Once it dries, and while in meditation, I usually add at least one other medium to enhance or embellish a glimpse of an idea. Mediums: Ink, Color Pencils, Markers, Watercolors, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Crayons, Acrylics |