Nature Mandala within an Urban Landscape - Buenos Aires

Monday, June 18, 2018

DECORATIVE PAINTED MANDALA TABLES

I thought summer was supposed to be less busy. NOT. But it is still fun! When I've been able to catch a spare moment or two I have been painting up some samples for a "Decorative Painted Furniture" workshop. This workshop is similar to a MANDALA CANVAS PAINT NITE (check the link as I have one coming up July 11th at the Leesburg Center for the Arts) except that the surface we paint is a table top The table and paint are included in the workshop fee.

step one - picking a color scheme and starting to fill in
The three legged side table is primed in white and the basic design is all lined out ready for your mandala artistry. Similar to a paint nite the atmosphere is super friendly and chill. The cost is a bit more than a canvas paint nite (of course - you're taking home a side table) and it runs longer than two hours. The workshop may be scheduled on a weekend or simply start earlier and finish later. Space is always limited and pre-paying is REQUIRED. (I don't carry around extra tables.) Last minute sign ups are discouraged and drop ins will not be accepted.

step 2 - completely filling in the template
THE NEXT STEP MAKES IT AWESOME!!!
YOUR DETAILING!!!!
SUPER COOL RIGHT?

 If you are in the Lake Count,y FL area contact me and let's see if our schedules match.

IT IS TIME TO PAINT!







Monday, June 11, 2018

OPEN FOR INSPIRATION

WOOO HOOO! We are on the calendar for MANDALA ON CANVAS SIP & PAINT. July 11th - 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Leesburg Center for the Arts. Registration is OPEN!

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MANDALA ON CANVAS PAINT NITE

Join MandalaEarthArt, Patt Gilmore, for a fun and colorful night of painting with a twist. No art skills needed. You will provided with basic instructions and a pre-lined 12" x 12" canvas all ready for you to personalize with your own creative style. Paint with acrylics then add some bling if you choose. At the end of the evening you will have your own special mandala masterpiece to bring home.
All materials are included. $35 members https://tinyurl.com/mandalajuly11

PRE-REGISTRATION/PAYMENT is required. This will be great fun! 
BYOB & YOUR FRIENDS!
THE WORK WEEK IS MORE THAN HALF OVER!



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Monday, June 4, 2018

WINE, INSPIRATION & ART

We had a full house for my Mandala Drawing workshop at Mt Dora's Modernism Museum this last weekend. Wine, Inspiration & Art abounded. Here are a few photos of the fun.


















Although we did not have time enough to add too much detailing over the color, all the participants could take their artwork home and continue to embellish. One woman said she was going to teach this to her seniors at her center. I laughed, "You are stealing my job." All in good fun. In fact, I suggested for her seniors she should take note of their dexterity. Many seniors with arthritis in their hands would find the compass difficult to use. While still utilizing the mandala design concept she could switch it up for them and provide a template. Or she could have them create circular designs in many colors using watercolors and sponging. The ideas are limitless. The most important part is getting people to participate happily in the art process.

And as for stealing my job...(insert smile) I have more mandala workshops coming up this summer. One of which will be painting Mandalas on Canvas at the Leesburg Center for the Arts in July. I will be announcing registration details in my next blog post.

Chau 4 now!

PS: David Bowie's Memphis Collection is currently at the Modernism Museum. Why not head over there next Saturday and check it out.