Last week I was unplugged for 7 days. No Twitter, Facebook, e-mails, reading or writing blogs, not watching the news and so on. It was refreshing! I had lots of time to brainstorm, read, paint or just relax. The first day of being unplugged brought me lots of paint on my skin and journal. This is one of the pages I've created that day. This image appeared in a hypnagogic dream, a mandala with spiral movements. As usual I have no idea if it has some meaning, mostly art journal pages just appear and I copy them. Sometimes I combine the night vision with spontaneous ideas which pop up while creating. The background, which looks like the Universe to me, was not included in the hypnagogia but someway I thought it would fit with the mandala.
Last Monday I decided to continue drawing/painting mandalas. I'll try to create a mandala with inktense pencils for 7 days long and will share them here afterwards. This will give me the chance to learn how to work with inktense (they are new hehe) and also how to draw mandalas without a ruler or other instruments.
Have you ever created mandala's? I would love to see your work. :)
Hi there, isnt it amazing how we must be hearing the same message from the universe! Love to see more of your mandalas as you progress through. YAY!
ReplyDeleteMe again! Oh my goodness, I just saw you also have dream catchers....these are in my sights also.... been dreaming about these for months! WOW. Looks like we are both obsessed with circles. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of unplugging for a week... maybe it is a great idea... your work is so fresh so it obviously did you some good... must have been hard though... very impressed xx
ReplyDeleteWow good for you unplugging. Wouldn't want to do it!! Looks like it was worth it though...good job!!
ReplyDeletePretty page!
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Wonderful expressive journal page ~ message from the Universe ^_^
ReplyDeleteReally like the texture and colour in this. Well done for unplugging for 7 days. Most impressive!
ReplyDeleteLinda mandala so deep.. Saludos
ReplyDeleteI have never created Mandala's, but would love to learn the process. Unplugging? Like turning off the computer? Hmmm, not a bad idea. I may try it one of these days, at least a week a month would be a good idea. Thanks for the thought.:) tee hee.
ReplyDeleteBeing plugged in takes so much energy. Good for you for removing all that for a week. I think we all need a break from the stimulus and let our minds rest and rejuvinate. Lovely artwork.
ReplyDeletei dont think i could last a week :) love this page rinindsme of van gogh ....kinda.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like the universe, but I like that. Eternity and wonderful nights looking at the stars. Good for you to go unplugged. I applaud that.
ReplyDeleteNo mandalas I draw people in my real life! Like yours though!
ReplyDeleteI have not done mandalas, but disconnecting every once in a while is good. I think we all in general spend too much time as it is :o]
ReplyDeleteGorgeous journal page. I love the colors. I create mandalas from time time to time too, usually when I feel anxious or edgy. The rhythm of working on a mandala is very soothing to me. Yours is lovely.
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