The 4th circle: 9 rainbow colored lotus petals.The Lotus Flower symbolizes purity and divine birth. The unfolding flower embodies the endless ocean of creation.
Because it has buds, blossoms and seed pods simultaneously on the same plant, it represents the past, present and future.
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De 4e cirkel: 9 regenboog kleurige lotus blaadjes.
De lotusbloem staat symbool voor de ware ziel van een individu en staat voor puurheid. De Lotus groeit met zijn wortels in de modder via een lange steel door het water naar het licht. Deze wordt ook gezien als de menselijke groei. De mens groeit vanuit een onbewust leven (wortels in de modder) via zijn levenspad (de lange steel) naar het bewustzijn (de geopende lotusbloem). In haar hoogste bloei vertegenwoordigt de Lotus het zuiver spirituele. Het is tevens symbool van schepping.
Meer weten over de Lotus ?
I'm just on my way to bed as you start your day! Your mandala is looking beautiful Marianne. It looks like you've done this one in watercolors and glitter...do tell!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you keep the edges soft as you slowly reveal your design. Genius!
Have a wonderful day. I'll see you soon ;)
xo
Hi Lolo!
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is a watercolor mandala.
It is the second onenormally I only did them in acrylic. I wanted to make one for the workshop I will be giving soon. The first one I miscalculated (my own!!!! how is that possible?!) but I liked the result so I gave it one more try......
I also used glitterpens in this one.
Good night sweet dreams!
die beste een ...moet so wees want dis joune. mooi my vriend, so mooi, sag en skitterend en 'feminine'....mooi. liefs en wfs vir die donderdag.
ReplyDeletepeaceful and inviting.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at the precision of your mandalas Marianne. Not only are they precise but beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne!!!
ReplyDeleteyour work is amazing and I love that you teach me something new with each visit....
I just got the mail today and to my surprise a magical package came from Netherlands....
Your cards are precious!!! I love them...I am so blessed to know you and to be able to share your work....you are so generous too...thank you for the original painting and the peacock card....bless your heart!!!
I can't stop looking at these!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Hugs
Diana
Hi Marianne!!!
ReplyDeleteyour work is amazing and I love that you teach me something new with each visit....
I just got the mail today and to my surprise a magical package came from Netherlands....
Your cards are precious!!! I love them...I am so blessed to know you and to be able to share your work....you are so generous too...thank you for the original painting and the peacock card....bless your heart!!!
I can't stop looking at these!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Hugs
Diana
Als de ligusters net zo mooi worden als je Mandala..........
ReplyDeleteEn staan ze,wanneer vlieg je weer?
Fijne Paasdagen.
This is beautiful and thanks for the information about the lotus. I didn't know that it had even more meaning. :)
ReplyDeletehi marianne!
ReplyDeleteoh it is beautiful! what a wonderful way to start my day!
xoxoxo
melissa
I like the combination of techniques that you have used. The glitter pen certainly adds even more sparkle to your wonderful creation. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletei am learning alot from you, marianne. i love it when someone finds a certain passion and then builds on it over time. how long have you been painting mandelas? how did you learn? and why?
ReplyDeletecurious minds want to know....
again, i'm so glad your fellow cactuteers helped me find my way to your blog! have a great weekend.
:)
I thought you were done with this one after your last post!!! I love the lotus petals, and you gave such nice info on the petals! LOVE the color you did each of them...very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne,
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say Hi. I know Diana Evans, she is working on the illustrations for my book.
I love your artwork!
Carla