Mandala Coloring eBook (Axymmetry): Life Happens

Experience the joy and well-being of coloring mandalas. This 11" x 8.5" Mandala Coloring Book contains 8 original eclectic asymmetry mandalas by Maureen Frank.

THE DESIGNS:

• With "Circle Game" I took an abstract view of a carousel within a ball.
• I created "Coastal" from a photo my husband took of the Oregon coast.
• I wanted to create a fractal from scratch rather than use a computer to generate one; "Fractal" takes a simple idea of small circle with two lines projecting from the bottom of it, I added another small circle with two lines on top of the right line...I added another small circle with two lines under the left line...it continues inward and outward from there.
• "Hornpipes" looks like a Dr. Seuss type of musical instrument, although we only see a portion of it.
• With "In Stitches" I played with spirals as if stitched on a piece of quilting or embroidered tapestry.
• For "Patches" I took the basic shape of a rounded corner rectangle then adjusted the sizes and angles giving the appearance that some of the squares are above or below other squares.
• "Stars and Stripes" started as a large double spiral that felt like it needed stripes cutting cross-wise on the spiral; then of course the stars just begged to be added to the background.
• I based "Tiger Eyes" on a microscopic image of some living things; I just took it to a more abstract level.

Happy Coloring!

Maureen, The Mandala Lady
www.MandalasToColor.com

THE PROCESS:

I create my own mandala designs by first hand sketching them with pencil and paper, then using a graphics tablet and stylus, I draw the mandala into the computer. From there I convert the digital images into a PDF coloring book.

MY STORY:

I began creating mandalas in early 1999 after a 10-day trip to Egypt. Through much of that region of the world patterns and symbols decorated just about every structure I visited, whether ancient, old or new. My analytical mind loved the geometry of the Islamic art and the Egyptian hieroglyphics. My heart and soul loved their elegant and symbolic beauty.

When I returned home, I began seeing patterns and symbols in everything around me, even in my dreams. I proceeded to translate these intriguing ideas into mandalas. In early 2000 I learned to use meditation as a way to access the depth of these mandalas, fully exploring their therapeutic and metaphysical natures.

In 2007, after 7 years of creating symmetry mandalas, I began creating asymmetrical mandalas, a more free-flowing style that allows for more flexibility for coloring and creativity.

THE LEGAL STUFF:

These 8 mandalas are original, copyrighted designs, intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Reproduction, distribution, sale, and/or resale in any way, shape or form is prohibited. If you do wish to use any or all of these mandala designs for commercial purposes, please email me via the contact form on www.TheMandalaLady.com about licensing.