tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post176193369725637969..comments2008-07-15T21:12:50.835-07:00Sue O'Kieffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07532715996963297737noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-40298864393507886632008-07-15T20:51:00.000-07:002008-07-15T20:51:00.000-07:00It is very nice to see the process. You might be able to see that I like to show the process sometimes. <BR/>As far as why I make mandala art--well, I would say that mostly I find myself following my instincts or my heart or my gut feeling or whatever you might call a feeling of "it is time to do this certain thing." The first mandalas came from a similar process to yours, except it was a breaking down of physical materials (magazine images) to make what I titled "Jeweled Chakra" and then other "chakras" from magazine images. These got a great response from people. After those initial ones, I made a couple more out of breaking down 3D anatomy posters and fabric samples. I really loved making those. I do have other interests in art, but the latest mandalas are different from the earlier ones because I am painting or drawing them directly onto the paper. It is a little different than arranging pieces. All very fun. As far as what they "mean", I am drawn to the idea of the circle as all inclusive.. like one or oneness. Mostly for me though, it is the beauty of the mandala that gets me excited!<BR/>Thanks for adding me to your list of M.Makers and thanks for asking the questions. Can I add you to my links? Admittedly, you may have already answered this in your blog, but why do you make mandalas?<BR/>SteveStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482177306156317845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-34239170005555506532008-07-12T20:23:00.000-07:002008-07-12T20:23:00.000-07:00Hi, Sue. I nominated you for an award because I truly enjoy your work and hope that this brings other people to your blog.healingmagichandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-413254756249028052008-07-11T08:08:00.000-07:002008-07-11T08:08:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing the process. It is beautiful.yertlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244374673567657208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-70080070266572696202008-07-10T03:02:00.000-07:002008-07-10T03:02:00.000-07:00Lovely, Sue - you know I am most partial to the white angelic ones - pure and from which your other colors and patterns pulsate....very very special. Alive.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611426433624317904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-68971599687712768782008-07-09T19:10:00.000-07:002008-07-09T19:10:00.000-07:00I have the feeling of changing from one being to another, the original fading then glowing near completion. I enjoyed this demonstration. Thank You!Bobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16568090556772960446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-10474025727894242372008-07-09T14:08:00.000-07:002008-07-09T14:08:00.000-07:00Sue, <BR/>This is so cool, seeing the process in steps. Thank you so much for sharing that...and your wonder-filled mandlas!Cheryl A Finley:http://www.blogger.com/profile/10027796165405148914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-69631370042673681362008-07-09T04:11:00.000-07:002008-07-09T04:11:00.000-07:00Diamonds.. reminds me of brilliant diamonds.<BR/>thanks for sharing the progression.<BR/>DoreenDoe Grozs Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12986707158689837224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31512762.post-19416826153097177962008-07-09T02:11:00.000-07:002008-07-09T02:11:00.000-07:00I feel ice, the formation of crystals, hands reaching out throuht the cold ... to retain form ...<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing<BR/><BR/>... MilliandeMiliandehttp://www.milliande.comnoreply@blogger.com