Happenings Update

Hi Art Fans!

This blog is an update on what’s been going on…

I finally have my new studio set up and productive again, but I had nearly two months off. The Gallery Reopening I had on March 21 was a great success!  Thanks to all those who came by and showed interest in what I’m creating.…

Mandala as a Prayer

Tibetan Buddhism has an esoteric practice of the Trikaya Mandala Offering, which is a practice used to gain merit, positive benefits, or independence by offering the entire universe in a petition to specific deities or forces. Almost invariably offering mandalas, which are expressed through the commonly known sand paintings as well as ritualistic arranging of sacred rings filled with polished stones, represent the cosmos.…

Mandala as a Representation of Self

World famous psychological and cultural researcher Carl Jung often used the mandala as a tool for understanding and therapy. Not only did Jung make mandalas himself—acknowledging the calming and peaceful feelings creating mandalas brought him—he would often have his patients make a spontaneous mandala each day as part of their therapy and study.…

What is a Mandala?

The concept or idea of the mandala is very, very old. In fact, the word mandala comes from one of the very first languages. In Sanskrit mandala (मण्डल) literally means “circle.” However beyond just a mundane circle, mandala is also the word used to describe the a spiritual and ritual symbol for the Universe, or all that is.…

A Peek Inside Production

In addition to my tinkering with this website and making original artwork, I’ve put a lot of time and energy into the products I offer. And I do all the work myself. Being able to proffer prints, stickers, and other art items takes a lot of extra consideration and preparation. Sometimes too, it takes a lot of personal resources to produce inventory.…

Holiday Art Sale

Visionary art makes the perfect gift. Decorate someone else’s home, office, or work space with art that elevates and positively resonates. To help you experience the joy of gifting visionary artwork, I’ve discounted many of my products for the holidays. Between November 23 and December 31, 2013 many products will be discounted for this once a year sale.…