I focused today on fine-tuning the color of the orbs done on Day 3. To create shadow and deeper contrast, I used purple (black grape for cool colors, black cherry for warm colors). After the shading, I went over each orb with the original color, which amazingly tones down the purple, making the original color a darker version of itself. It may seem a bit drastic at first to add purple, especially on the lighter colors, however the end result is a richer color with a dimensional look to it.
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My Mission: connecting with our Inner Light in delightful, inspiring ways
For me, creating mandalas is more than just coloring pretty patterns in a circle. I do it because my spiritual evolution and creativity require it of me. My mandala designs come about within an active meditative state, connected with my higher self, my spiritual guides and nature spirits.
Together, we bring into form, mandala art the allows me to re-connect with my own inner peace and joy, letting me explore and expand my own creative spirit to however far and in whatever direction I want to take it.
As part of my own spiritual journey, I encourage, and hopefully inspire, others to explore their own creativity, to help them re-connect with their own inner peace and joy. As a means to that end, I make all of my mandalas available for people to color. Why should I have all the fun?
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