When I began I hadn't intended it to look quite so Tibetan Buddhist. But the page is rectangular not square and four circles showed up in the corners. Then the four colors crept in, and lotus petals and four gates, and it just kept on.
Margaret Bremner creates artwork that is intricate, funky, and whimsical.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Mandala page in my Book
Having focused on mandalas for over a decade, I had to include a mandala in my (non-journal, non-sketch) Book.
When I began I hadn't intended it to look quite so Tibetan Buddhist. But the page is rectangular not square and four circles showed up in the corners. Then the four colors crept in, and lotus petals and four gates, and it just kept on.
I included some metallic and sparkle inks that don't show in the photo. I think my favorite part is the background, the Crescent Moon in triangles with multi-toned blue. I'm not sure how I feel about all the white spaces I left, but it's finished.
When I began I hadn't intended it to look quite so Tibetan Buddhist. But the page is rectangular not square and four circles showed up in the corners. Then the four colors crept in, and lotus petals and four gates, and it just kept on.
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beautiful
ReplyDeleteExquisite - so much detail!
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret! When your photo appeared in my Inbox, my jaw dropped ... literally. The beauty of your colors is breathtaking! You are such a master at including so many shapes and variations thereof to create a totally cohesive piece of art. And the depth! The longer I look, the closer I come to opening a gate and stepping through ...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jan!
DeleteThere are four gates here... choose one. :)
I think it is just perfect. Especially am drawn to the lovely pink at the top on the right side.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting how some element will draw someone's eye, and something quite different appeals to someone else?
DeleteOne of my favorite games is Parcheesi and I only wish the board was as beautiful as your journal page. You continue to amaze!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adele! I don't think I've played Parcheesi, although I know the name well.
DeleteI think this is Awesome, just enough white and the blue background makes it complete.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop looking at it and I discover something new every time.
Love your choice of colors!
Thank you Mariët!
DeleteReally really amazing! I think the white goes very well too btw :-)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this. The gates look so inviting! The colors are amazing. Love it.
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