Square Mandalas
Fri, October 23, 2009 at 06:00AM "We can evade reality,
but we cannot evade
the consequences
of evading reality."
~ Ayn Rand
Technically it's the paper that is square, not the mandalas, but working in a square format is really different for me than working in my 5x8" moleskine journal for mandalas. I actually like the uneven rectangular shaped page because it works well with my irregular, chaotic mandalas. I did this one in black PITT pen extra super fine (XS) with highlights in purple micron (005). The colors of this mandala are that of the Black.Violet series I did this spring.
The paper is dreamy. It's Clairefontaine 300g cold-pressed watercolor paper in an 8x8" wirebound journal (available at Writers Bloc). A lovely hearty journal with a very thick back page so that the journal doesn't bend while you are drawing.
More, more, more...
- More from this journal in Slow Journaling in Ink and other work on square paper
- Mandalas & doodles in Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay White india ink & Rapidograph
- Explore Journal Lettering
- Line Practice: Ideas Squared
- Kids + Cameras
Reader Comments (3)
Your swirls are so pretty and so dainty! I don't think I've come across the micron's in such small nibs. Very pretty mandala!
Gorgeous and very unique! Hugs, Terri xoxo
love the mandala! where did you find the clairfontaine square journal?