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Published: 2013-07-13 13:34:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 10358; Favourites: 128; Downloads: 0
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Simple title for this drawing - "July"My first drawing since my elbow operation. All is well and I'm pleased to report I have no problem in drawing
In fact I'm looking forward to trying to colour this drawing using pencils (as well as Photoshop).. Something I haven't done in a long time.
Enjoy colouring Mandalas? Check out my book here: www.amazon.com/The-Mandala-Col⦠Also available from other Amazon.xx Thx!
This mandala is 56cm in diameter.. on bristol board.. using a selection of fineliners 0.1mm to 1mm and a light box
Hope you like it
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So perfect, it's a pleasure for my eyes.
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Awww.. Thanks very much
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Thank you. I'm pleased that you like it
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Oh man I love this so much. It gives me those celtic/mayan vibes on the patterns and I just go ;A;
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Thank you very much
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I wish I had the patience to do something like that!! ^^ Very beautiful work!!
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Thank you very much. Patience? I just work for an hour at a time..and I love what I do.. soΒ patience isn't an issue
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Glad you like it!
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Jim - this is absolutely stunning. One of your best.
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Steve, firstly another thank you! .. and now, it interests me to hear you say that.. what makes it 'better' , for you, than most of the others?
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Hi Jim
A few things. First, the detail is just fantastic, with its complexity and layering well balanced so that the elements stand out, but do so in a way which does not take away from the whole. The mandala is cohesive. Second, I like the interplay between the mechanical and organic, with the ancient Americas feel this creates. Third, sometimes your use of the organic sometimes can be a little flippant - and while sometimes I have a chuckle, I tend to move on rather than coming back to such mandalas (This is just a personal preference, so don't take it personally - I should just loosen up). So there you have it.
cheers
Steve
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Firstly, apologies for the late reply. I've been caught up with physio and a I had a broken computer. Anyway, I have taken what you have said on board. Looking back through my drawings I can see you are definitely right in how I chosen both mechanical and organic symbolism. A lot of these images represent various entities I have encounted in psychedelic trips. The smilies were put in for a chuckle.. but since being approached by various professional companies I have decided this is a path I no longer wish to pursue, if I want to be taken seriously. Thanks for taking the time out Steve. It's been very informative and useful to have such wonderful feedback like yours.
Jim
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But of course, don't lose the sense of humour and wickedness!
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Haha! Of course not... Entities will surface from time to time without a doubt.. Some were very sinister
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Thank you. What makes this one 'outstanding'? I'm still learning.. what makes a mandala 'amazing' in your eyes?
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The attention to the pattern details. It's almost hypnotizing.
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Thank you for your feedback.. I like attention to detail. I think I have a bit of OCD... (you have to be to create drawings such as these). The details are here to stay
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Really beautiful work, I like the details <3
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Thank you. I am a bit of a detail freak.. check the rest of my gallery
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Thank you very much my friend
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Thank you. Can I ask you what makes it beautiful? What do you look for in a mandala? What would make the most outstanding piece ever?
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Difficult to say. Generally it is something subconscious.
This Mandala (like the most from you) is very rich of details. I admire its accuratesse.
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Thank you. The feedback I have been getting back so far is very similar to yours. It seems it's the details that draw people towards my work. Good job I love detail then
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Ok. I will withdraw my request and repost it later in a few days with hopefully better quality.
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No need. Your feedback was great. Thank you
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Ooops. My reply was somehow misdirected ... Sorry for the confusion.
May I ask you something in return?
What do you think of freestyle Mandalas, created in an intuitive process with no focus on perfection?
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This is beautiful! Β For some reason, it makes me think of Aztec or Mayan art. Β
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Thanks very much.. I must have some distant past life memories (not sure if I really believe in all that stuff really 
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It's all very cool work -- I love watching you because you're work is just wonderful!
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Thanks.. but could you go further? What is it you like so much??
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It's all the details and the symmetry. Β I'm very comfortable with patterns and circles. Β I'm on the autism spectrum, so your mandalas really appeal to me and feel relaxing -- while at the same time it's a visual feast. Β There's a lot to take in and I don't get bored and move on quickly -- yet I'm not overwhelmed. Β When they are coloured, they are bright and cheery, exciting and dynamic. Β Truly wonderful works!
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Thank you for taking time out to write this feedback. It's really great to get an idea of what people like in your work. I think I'm on the OCD spectrum.. With the repetition I think you have to be. I'm also pleased that you like the coloured versions. They take quite a while (many, many evenings) but I'm usually happy with how they turn out
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So sorry I took so long to respond, I had a hard drive crash and just got back online. Β You are so very welcome! Β
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Once again you knock it out of the park. Stunning detail...
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Thank you Kirsten. Is it the details that you like from my mandala patterns? I'm trying to get a feel of what really makes one of these designs 'amazing'. I mean, my work gets called amazing a lot.. but I'd like to know what it is that people really like ?
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