tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post7249967341632964791..comments2024-01-19T16:13:06.054+01:00Comments on Greylady's Hearth: Diving for LightEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-66835741841279988742015-04-05T14:31:51.931+02:002015-04-05T14:31:51.931+02:00Hi Cher, thank you!
Those few lines will really ma...Hi Cher, thank you!<br />Those few lines will really make the difference. Lately I've been practicing doodle patterns in a grid notebook. That is also a lot easier than on blank paper.:)<br />Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-12271242550137458152015-04-05T13:20:10.942+02:002015-04-05T13:20:10.942+02:00Beautiful Mandala. I've tried in the past to d...Beautiful Mandala. I've tried in the past to draw these, but they always look awful. You statement of 'concentric circles and a few lines as guidelines' sounds like the perfect fix for me. I'll have to give that a try. Have a Happy Easter. Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558847290318571936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-64443678697929934662015-04-02T11:56:43.956+02:002015-04-02T11:56:43.956+02:00Thank you so much Chloe! Picking up my art supplie...Thank you so much Chloe! Picking up my art supplies and actually drawing something makes me feel so happyEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-62127063151555162562015-04-02T11:43:49.488+02:002015-04-02T11:43:49.488+02:00I love every card of this deck!I love every card of this deck!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-47375533142950802052015-04-02T10:43:29.291+02:002015-04-02T10:43:29.291+02:00That mandala is stunning, Ellen! And I think going...That mandala is stunning, Ellen! And I think going free form is the best way to truly express yourself. Jung said drawing mandalas is a wonderful insight into your inner state, and yours looks light and full of growth :)Inner Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577110987784585986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-56672210784330844512015-04-02T10:29:11.396+02:002015-04-02T10:29:11.396+02:00I love that card from the Sacred Rebels! Beautiful...I love that card from the Sacred Rebels! Beautiful colours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-79050238933495196762015-03-31T17:22:07.094+02:002015-03-31T17:22:07.094+02:00O now you've made me curious too. Please keep ...O now you've made me curious too. Please keep me updated!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-4650476027951329182015-03-31T17:19:47.278+02:002015-03-31T17:19:47.278+02:00So many thank you's for your support and kindn...So many thank you's for your support and kindness Catherine!<br />Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-37095115498599136252015-03-31T17:05:10.420+02:002015-03-31T17:05:10.420+02:00Oh I meant to tell you. This morning I saw a pictu...Oh I meant to tell you. This morning I saw a picture of what an artist did, with perfectly round stones. She painted dots in pattern to make beautiful Mandelas! They were just incredible. She is Canadian. I'll have to go back and get her name to see more of her work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-55227818616616364552015-03-31T17:01:38.177+02:002015-03-31T17:01:38.177+02:00Oh Ellen! Amazing Mandela! I love them so much! Yo...Oh Ellen! Amazing Mandela! I love them so much! Your's is beautiful, delicate, and fills me with warm thoughts of Spring! Really deep, insightful, positive post. You've lifted my spirits.<br />Setting your cards in photographed setting is very inspiring! I love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-42436666390284611552015-03-31T16:00:25.194+02:002015-03-31T16:00:25.194+02:00Hi carol. thank you for your kind words. I am glad...Hi carol. thank you for your kind words. I am glad to hear you are enjoying this oracle so much. I absolute adore it. I think the guidebook really adds to profound experience. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-1092868625812775912015-03-31T15:56:47.063+02:002015-03-31T15:56:47.063+02:00Thanks Jane but I will stick to my brushes and pen...Thanks Jane but I will stick to my brushes and pencils for now :)<br />I've seen pictures of a few nature mandalas in a magazine and I think they were absolutely beautiful. Maybe when the storm passes I can try to make one for myself. Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-38801203384578779802015-03-31T15:54:02.654+02:002015-03-31T15:54:02.654+02:00Such a beautiful mandala - I love how you have giv...Such a beautiful mandala - I love how you have given the spirals 'roots' ! I see alot of vitality and growth - perfect energy for Spring : ) I have been working with the Sacred Rebel Oracle over this past month - I've really enjoyed the depth it brings to my daily draws. I'm tempted to continue with it into April.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209548368079059912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-44375454957405094572015-03-31T15:53:15.470+02:002015-03-31T15:53:15.470+02:00Believe me I am trying Sharyn.Believe me I am trying Sharyn.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-5386188999161925572015-03-31T15:52:34.483+02:002015-03-31T15:52:34.483+02:00Thank you so much! Spring hasn't arrived here ...Thank you so much! Spring hasn't arrived here fully yet too. We have a fierce stormy weather here.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-35695436143787240142015-03-31T15:48:46.672+02:002015-03-31T15:48:46.672+02:00Thanks Bev. I am surprised how much I enjoy taking...Thanks Bev. I am surprised how much I enjoy taking these pictures and making this mandala made me humming again. :)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-69928666905909705732015-03-31T15:46:48.227+02:002015-03-31T15:46:48.227+02:00gorgeous! Don't hide your light under the prov...gorgeous! Don't hide your light under the proverbial bushel!Sharyn Mallow Woerzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776056375534578046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-83593424947242539232015-03-31T15:15:16.469+02:002015-03-31T15:15:16.469+02:00I'm going to check out the 'Sacred Rebels ...I'm going to check out the 'Sacred Rebels Oracle' that card is beautiful.<br />As to Mandalas, in the late 80's myself and a few friends made some nature mandalas, twigs, stones, small fallen tree branches and pine cones, I've no photos as it was a very spontaneous ritual, so all we had was the memory of it, but it was beautiful. <br />Your beautiful mandala certainly is a little gem, it would make a very pretty tattoo :)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583851032420809996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-8724761745869314552015-03-31T13:36:47.388+02:002015-03-31T13:36:47.388+02:00I agree about the creative photos. This one is gr...I agree about the creative photos. This one is great...I love it! And the mandala is beautiful, I like the colors very much, especially since it is still very grey outside where I live. Spring hasn't fully arrived yet.The Wandering Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247366893649239809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-88375568616860192612015-03-31T13:20:11.149+02:002015-03-31T13:20:11.149+02:00I think you are creative in where you place your c...I think you are creative in where you place your cards to photograph them - I really like the grain stalks in this one! There is something centering/grounding about mandalas; yours looks like a mandala for spring. Lovely!thesycamoretreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182019323050600440noreply@blogger.com