Creative Adventurez and Findz

 This year I have dedicated some of my creative time to creating Mandalas. In fact, I have painted at least one a month. I even got a tattoo of a Mandala I designed with the artist who did it on my arm. I have always love the Mandala as a symbol since my early twenties.I travelled to South East Asia when I was 21 years old. I travelled to Thailand and Singapore and Indonesia. I became more interested in the religions of the world. It was an adventure of a lifetime.  "A mandala is a spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism. It’s a symbolic representation of the universe with an inner and outer world. The word mandala comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. Literally mandala means “circle.” The circle is seen as a magical form, without beginning and end, just as the universe is believed to have no end" A mandala is a symbol of the universe in its ideal form, and its creation signifies the transformation of a universe of suffering into one of joy. It can also ...

Yes it is true! Christmas is coming in six weeks. Some of us like to mail or give cards. So if you are looking for some art cards, I have created a few. I wanted to do simple images for Christmas cards. All Cards are ( 5 x 7")  and cost $6 each.   For the month of December, if you buy 6 or more then the cost is $5 each. You can order and I can send or meet up or send in the run.  If I mail then there is an extra charge for postage. It is usually no more that $3. I take e transfer at machalela@hotmail.com If you like my other cards they also would make a great gift as a set of four for a loved one. I have a post of all my card images in October. 1. Winter Tree- Watercolour Card    2. Christmas Amaryllis Watercolour Card 3. Christmas Ball Watercolour Painting Card 4. White Christmas Watercolour Card 5. Charlie Brown  Christmas Tree Watercolour Card                  ...

My fall series,  inspired by coastal life. I love the Arbutus trees found along the coast. I really enjoyed the rich and vibrant colours I used in this series. I am having some fun and learning lots.                                                                                                                       #1 Arbutus large (23 by 23)-                                                                          ...

 I hope you all had a great experience and got out to see many of the artists we have living on the Coast. Post Art Crawl, I am continuing to sell me art cards. I have printed my cards of various paintings of mine that are original watercolour and acrylic paintings. I think they are an easy way to share my art and creativity. I am selling the small cards ( 4 by 5)  for $6 (on my own) They are a bit more at a store due to percentage to the store. I have my art cards at Eko Freako in Roberts Creek. The large cards  (5 by 7 ) selling for $8. (On my own) If you can not make the Art crawl. Please message or email me. I can mail them or drop them off. My email is machalela@hotmail.com  I do give 10 percent of all proceeds to charity. I am giving money to BC Cancer Agency for the fall months. I know so many of us are affected or have loved ones affected by cancer.                   ...