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From the lens Abstract Art: Make a Mandala.

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  • shaira Jan 12, 2012 @ 7:27 am | delete
    wow... ur very good at mandala art...

    im ur number 1 fan now....

    great....=>
  • shaira Jan 12, 2012 @ 7:27 am | delete
    wow... ur very good at mandala art...

    im ur number 1 fan now....

    great....=>
  • Wordwinder Dec 13, 2011 @ 6:04 am | delete
    Interesting art.
  • sushilkin Jul 4, 2011 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    Nice Lens Thanks for sharing !
  • squidoopets May 25, 2011 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    Beautiful art, I love it - bow wow!
  • BeyondRoses May 24, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Love the Mandala, Joy ... Nice step-by-step instruction, looks like a fun project!
  • OhMe May 23, 2011 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    Love your Step by Step photos of making a Mandala
  • uniquenewgifts May 20, 2011 @ 5:31 am | delete
    So, so interesting. I like it.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 19, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    I love this! Now I realize I'm going to need a mandala of my very own. :-) Thanks for a wonderful lesson. Very much enjoyed this tutorial and your art.
  • Calliope May 19, 2011 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    You really should - it's a wonderful exercise. I think everyone should make at least one.
  • doubleside May 13, 2011 @ 11:36 pm | delete
    excellent technic!!, I never knew that anyone could make gorgeous art like that!
  • BigGirlBlue Apr 28, 2011 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Excellent tutorial! Amazing how Saran Wrap can be used for more things than food. ;) Very pretty.
  • kinworm Apr 28, 2011 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Brilliant - would love to give this a go. I enjoy card-making in particular so just thinking how good these would look scaled down on cards. Thank you
  • Calliope Apr 28, 2011 @ 9:44 am | delete
    You could set up a bunch of cards and do them all at the same time... that would be a lot of fun :)
  • linhah Apr 27, 2011 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    I love your work. Great teaching method.
  • artyfax Apr 27, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
    Great lens, I am lens rolling to my lens on how to paint abstract art; aimed at those who are, as you say intimidated by it.
  • karmicchristian Apr 25, 2011 @ 3:40 am | delete
    Lovely, just too lovely. The word mandala brought me in here and I am mesmerized with your art to say the least. God bless and have a wonderful day. :)
    Charles
  • Calliope Apr 25, 2011 @ 8:05 am | delete
    Thank you so much. I loved making this piece of art, and I'm so glad I could share it.
  • UKGhostwriter Apr 24, 2011 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    very inspiring, great tips!
  • Calliope Apr 24, 2011 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Thank you so much. I love doing this kind of how-to thing.
  • Jewelsofawe Apr 24, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    Great lens! Great pictures! Love it! Blessed!
  • Calliope Apr 24, 2011 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Oh Gosh, thank you so much.:-)
  • rasilka Feb 5, 2011 @ 11:58 am | delete
    Ok. This blog showing an intriguing method! Thank you both.
  • SelfAndSource Jan 15, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    Thank you for making this lens...this is a new technique for me. I'll try it.
  • Phil Slattery (www.philslattery.com) Jul 28, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Nice article and nice view on abstract art. I think that teaching people that abstract art has to come from inside the artist is a excellent point, but I think it also has to show degree of technical knowledge. It also has to make an intellectual and/or emotional connection with the viewer. I have been experimenting with abstract art and I find that perhaps the greatest struggle I have centers around credibility as an artist. A lot of laymen believe that one can be an abstract artist simply by throwing paint against canvas at random. As a result, the same laymen probably believe that any charlatan can make himself a few bucks by throwing paint against canvas at random and calling it "abstract". Consequently, I sense that a lot of laymen, and actual artists, feel that a lot of abstract art is a con game or that the artist simply does not know what he or she is doing. I think it is essential that abstract art make an emotional and/or intellectual connection with the viewer, but to do this is very tricky, very subtle, and very nebulous. I try to do it by carefully crafting a composition that utilizes a well-planned color strategy and carefully-planned composition of only a few elements. I would like for the viewer to look at one of my works and feel an emotion such as love, hate, anger or to be stimulated by the interaction of colors and the balance of negative vs. positive space, see action in lines dashed across the canvas or feel the peace in lines carefully poured into place. Abstract art is a world in itself and one has to approach it very differently from representational art. Although I have digressed considerably from my original intent with this article, I would like to remind readers that abstract art is very complex and very difficult to do with effect. However, I would also like to challenge them to take abstract art to greater credibility with the general public by utilizing the principles I have mentioned and discussing them on blogs and elsewhere. Abstract art has a bad rap and is often the subject of ridicule by the ignorant. I would like to change that.
  • mooaany Mar 29, 2010 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    Making Mandalas is like a spiritual quest, you become mesmerized!! I make them in metal clay. Love this blog showing an intriguing method!
  • Sheila Conner Jul 2, 2009 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    I love working with mandalas--I've been painting them for about 5 years. This looks like fun--and it turned out beautiful. I'll try it!
  • Sheila Conner Jul 2, 2009 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    I love working with mandalas--I've been painting them for about 5 years. This looks like fun--and it turned out beautiful. I'll try it!
  • sittonbull Jun 8, 2009 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    I love the Mandela concept and you make it look so easy and did a great job on this first lens. When I visited you before Kathleen from you comment on my lens you had not published a lens yet so I'm glad to give you a deserved 5* and favorite here.
  • lovemybob May 9, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Very informative tutorial, great work! Welcome to The Painting Group!
  • buteoflyer Apr 23, 2009 @ 9:34 am | delete
    What fun! I work in a very realistic style, this would be so much fun to do and just let go. I'm going to lensroll this one and even give it a big 5*
  • AdrienneJenkins Apr 20, 2009 @ 2:03 am | delete
    Great lens tutorial.
  • Calliope Apr 17, 2009 @ 7:06 pm | in reply to grannysage and Joan4 | delete
    Thank you both so much and thanks for the lensroll! :)
  • grannysage Apr 17, 2009 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    This is absolutely gorgeous. I love mandalas and have made quite a few with copper enameling. I will definitely have to give this a try some time. Great colors, great pictures, great instructions. I am going to lensroll it to my Art of Coppre Enameling Lens.
  • Joan4 Apr 17, 2009 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    Super great first lens! Amazing! and this looks like a fun project! Your directions make it sound so easy!
  • Calliope Apr 16, 2009 @ 3:00 pm | in reply to alteredkat | delete
    Thank you as well - it's great to have you come for a visit! (still re-reading the scrabble tile pendant lens for tips :-) )
  • alteredkat Apr 16, 2009 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    WOW!...stunning tutorial! I'm inspired and want to try it! Beautiful pics.
    5* Thanks for popping into my scrabble tile pendant lens. :o)
    I appreciate your comments.
  • Calliope Apr 16, 2009 @ 11:41 am | in reply to Stazjia | delete
    Thank you - I'm delighted to be part of the group!
  • Stazjia Apr 16, 2009 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Lovely, clearly written lens with great illustrations making your instructions easy to follow. Welcome to the Art and Design Group.
  • Calliope Apr 15, 2009 @ 4:11 pm | in reply to Ali | delete
    Thanks Ali! (you rock) :)
  • Ali Apr 15, 2009 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    Great job on the tutorial Kath and so well explained and with your usual bits of humour.
  • Calliope Apr 15, 2009 @ 10:39 am | in reply to a_willow | delete
    thanks a_willow, I'm heading off to find the group now, and thanks for stopping by!
  • a_willow Apr 15, 2009 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Excellent first lens! Love it and gonna try it! :)
    Now, where should I start...
    1st: Welcome to Squidoo! You are off to a great start with this lens!
    2nd: Come and join Fresh Squid group! We would love having you in our group!
    3rd: Leaving you a little angel dust on your beautiful mandala tutorial! :D
  • Calliope Apr 15, 2009 @ 9:35 am | in reply to enslavedbyfaeries | delete
    Thank you so much for the positive comments. It was a long haul yesterday creating this, I'm glad it's up to snuff :-)
  • Calliope Apr 15, 2009 @ 9:31 am | in reply to Jimmie | delete
    Thank you for the blessing - what an honour for my first lens!
  • enslavedbyfaeries Apr 15, 2009 @ 9:24 am | delete
    This is a truly beautiful lens and an excellent tutorial. Your photos and instructions and superb. Nicely done and welcome to Squidoo!!
  • Jimmie Apr 15, 2009 @ 2:48 am | delete
    You're officially blessed!
    This art project looks very fun and easy.

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