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Lesson II: “Adding Color to your Mandala” Supplies: Your mandala outline from lesson 1, colored pencils, and a sharpener. Excerpt from The Mandala Way: A Circular Journey Within, by Patrizia Viselli (p.15) (see link to book below) 1 . Explore both, uniform color application and gradation, by paying attention to pressure applied on your pencils. If you press hard, the color will be dark. If you press gently, the color will be pale. 2 . Make sure to always apply color at the

Lesson I : "Creating your Mandala Outline" Supplies: pocket folder, blank sheets (printing paper), graphite pencil, a ruler or geometric shape template (optional). Please note that the following images are used to illustrate specific notions, and I don't expect you to copy my designs. I'm certain you have unique ideas waiting to be explored. 1. Select three shapes (geometric and/or organic). 2 .Draw a circle on a blank sheet of paper. Add a cen ter and cardinal points (nort

Have you ever explored the concept of color healing? It involves using color via food, beverages, clothing, accessories, and art to lift...

Organizing a space for art making can be daunting at first. Yet, it is not as difficult as it seems. Consider the following suggestions.   Decide the place in which you will create. It may be at home, your studio, your classroom, or another space. Scan the size of the room and select the exact spot you will make art. Do you need a table, an easel, a stool, and/or chairs? Make a list if necessary. Depending on the room, use furniture that you already have and consider protecti