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~Mandala Paintings ~

In Sanskrit the word mandala has been said to mean "circle" or "center". It is also believed that the word is derived from the root manda, meaning essence and la, meaning container, "container of essence". Mandalas are a universal symbol commonly used for sacred art, meditation and healing. In the Hindu and Buddhist religions they view mandalas as a sacred place.

Blooming detail - acrylic on paper
Blooming 10.5x13.75 acrylic on paper $500 framed in white
Blooming detail - acrylic on paper
Blue Eye Mandala 5"x5" acrylic on paper on wood $90
Brown Eye Mandala 5"x5" acrylic on paper on wood $90
Amber Eye Mandala 5"x5" Acrylic on paper on wood $80
Sri Yantra Mandala - acrylic on paper on board 5"x5" $80
Twisted Blues - acrylic on paper 9 1/2" x 7" $350 framed
~Eyeball Mandala~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 16" x 16" $400
~India Ceiling Mandala~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 14" x 14" - Private Collection -
~ Mandala ~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 14" x 14" $400
~Mandala~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 14" x 14" $400
~Mandala~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 14" x 14" Private Collection
~Red Flower Mandala I~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 16" x 16" - Private Collection -
~Red Flower Mandala II~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 16" x 16" - Private Collection -
~Mandala~ Acrylic on Paper on Board 14" x 14" Private Collection
~"Side Effects May Occur"~ Mixed Media 14" x 14" - Not for sale -

Process of Side Effects...

More on Mandalas........Tibetan Buddhist Monks are required to train for several years to create sacred mandala sand paintings. Made of different colors of sand, these sacred paintings take many days to create during which there is a ceremony. When the piece is complete the sand is blown away to celebrate the Buddhist belief in the impermanence of things. 
Native Americans are also known to create ceremonial sand paintings of mandalas for healing and luck from the gods. The mandala is a common design on their drums and other everyday objects for luck and protection from the gods. Mandalas are spiritual symbols in many cultures and religions, such as; The Star of David, The Celtic Cross, The Aztec Calendar, Rose Windows, Labrynths and more.


Chakra Mandalas - acrylic on paper on board - 12"x12"
~ Crown Chakra Mandala ~ 12" x 12" $200 ~ Acrylic on paper on board
~ The Third Eye, Chakra Mandala ~ 12" x 12" $200~ Acrylic on paper on board
~ Throat Chakra Mandala ~ 12" x 12" $200 ~ Acrylic on paper on board
~ Heart Chakra Mandala ~ 12" x 12" $200~ Acrylic on paper on board
~ Solar Plexis Chakra Mandala ~ 12"x12" Acrylic on paper on board
~ Spleen Chakra Mandala ~ 12"x12" $200 Acrylic on paper on board
~ Root Chakra Mandala ~ 12"x12" Acrylic on paper on board $200

Large Mandala Paintings

Thousand Petal Lotus Mandala - acrylic on paper board - 32" x32" 

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Acrylic on paper board
32" x 32"
$1200 framed 


Thousand Petal Mandala - acrylic on paper board - 32" x 32" 
Private Collection 

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Primordial Bloom - acrylic on paper / mixed media -36" x 36"
Private Collection

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Mandalas can be found in Astronomy,  Astrology, Geology, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Architecture and Design. Mandalas are everywhere you look, just slice open a piece of fruit, look into a flower, snowflake or spider web, a snail shell, fossils, pods, pinecones, or an eyeball. Mandalas pull us into our peaceful centers as we radiate with them out into the universe.