tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77758976885895884692024-03-06T01:21:48.215-06:00Art & PotatoesLiving a Gluten Free, Fructose & Lactose Free life through the eyes of an artist.Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-81375683255759614672013-10-25T15:30:00.001-05:002013-10-25T15:43:23.444-05:00My Blog is Moving & Free Coloring PageHello Everyone,<br />
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My Blog is moving to a new home. </div>
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I am combining my Art, Qigong Sessions, & Blog together at <a href="http://www.ckgalleria.com/" target="_blank">www.ckgalleria.com</a>. <br />
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I have created a Mandala Coloring Page to share with you.</div>
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Go to <a href="http://www.ckgalleria.com/free-mandala-coloring-page/" target="_blank">http://www.ckgalleria.com/free-mandala-coloring-page/</a> and follow the directions.</div>
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This coloring page is free until October 31st, 2013.</div>
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Have fun exploring <a href="http://www.ckgalleria.com/" target="_blank">my new website</a>. I have several Galleries showing Mandalas, Flowers, Celtic Art, Angels & more.</div>
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<br />Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-69274778086845104342013-09-18T15:31:00.001-05:002013-09-18T15:31:16.555-05:00I ♥ Kid President<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I Love Kid President. Here is my favorite Pep Talk.</div>
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Each of his YouTube Videos makes me smile and want to watch more.</div>
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Kid President inspired me to doodle this for a Blick Art Materials Tangle Art Challenge. </div>
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This was created using Micron & Tombow Pens on Bristol.</div>
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Be on the road that leads to Awesome!</div>
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I love creating Mandalas. They are so powerful for healing, meditation, and peacefulness. This Mandala is made with the intention of helping one sleep. On Monday, September 16th, 2013, the theme for the <a href="http://www.qigong.ckgalleria.com/Qigong-Wellness-Group.html" target="_blank">Wellness Group</a> is <i>Qigong for a good night's sleep</i>. Blue is the color that helps strengthen the kidney meridian, which also helps one to sleep well. Our kidney meridian is our "battery pack", helping us with energy, endurance, and many health benefits. </div>
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In my healing practice, I work with so many individuals that can't fall asleep or stay asleep. We live such busy lives and in a fast paced world, that I love working with the kidney channels to help people feel energized all day. Meditating with this Mandala helps one to sleep well and helps balance the kidney meridian for overall health and well being. </div>
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This Mandala is made with Watercolors, Twinkling H20's, & Ink on watercolor paper.</div>
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I was asked to be a guest blogger at <a href="http://artistcellar.com/" target="_blank">Artistcellar</a>
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<a href="http://artistcellar.com/stampstencil/stencilproduct.html" target="_blank">Reims</a> in the Cathedral series and <a href="http://artistcellar.com/stampstencil/stencilproduct.html" target="_blank">Ripples</a> in the Water series. I want to show you a couple of different ways
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over the Yupo paper and apply Viva Inka Gold with your finger or part of an old
T-Shirt.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">T-shirts are nice and soft and
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I dropped more alcohol inks on the Inka Gold and painted some areas to add more
depth. I highlighted it with the markers. To add shadow I used the deep purple marker
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<a href="http://artistcellar.com/stampstencil/stencilproduct.html" target="_blank">Ripples 6x6stencil in the Water series</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Ranger Adirondack
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Drop in the alcohol inks in random splashes all over the Yupo Paper along with some blending solution. Move the paper around to let the alcohol inks play around together. The inks dry very quickly, so add enough ink to get it to cover the paper.</div>
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Have fun with
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Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper is they have a mind of their own and create their
own look. You have more control adding
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Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-30333677276736342422013-07-13T10:35:00.000-05:002013-07-13T10:35:48.980-05:00Happy Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love summer, beaches, warmth, and painting mandalas. The best way to celebrate summer is to add some designs to beautiful rocks. These rocks were found in Minnesota at Wacouta beach, Lake Pepin and the North Shore on Lake Superior. Each one is painted with someone special in mind. Here is a bit of summer happiness sent to you. </div>
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Happy Easter Everyone! I'm exploring once again some new art materials.</div>
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These are created using alcohol inks on Yupo Paper. </div>
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This type of art is so much fun to create and the color is amazing in person.</div>
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Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-49682250796631963752013-03-09T11:54:00.000-06:002013-03-09T12:04:54.740-06:00Almond Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have created a fun piece of art to bring everyone some
brightness & to cheer up my kitchen. This is part of the <a href="http://www.diondior.com/search/label/WAC" target="_blank">"When Artists Cook"</a> Series. I have had an interesting couple of months around my food intake causing
me to be even more creative in the kitchen with limited ingredients. I found out that I have very high
cholesterol, even if the only foods I am eating with lots of cholesterol are
butter & eggs. I am the last person
I would think of who would need to be watchful for this elevation. Since Thanksgiving I have cut out butter from
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Last month I had a severe
reaction to fructose that created a lot of havoc in my
system. Thank goodness the medical staff
in the ER were able to get my reaction & severe stomach/ intestinal spasms
under control. This has left me only
being able to eat chicken broth, white rice, and rice noodles for the past several
weeks. I’m slowly adding chicken, fish,
potatoes, and this muffin… back into my diet.
One day soon I hope to find a way for my body to accept more foods. If anyone has any suggestions for food
intolerances & food allergies, please email me. After an eventful start of the year, I am
ready to play in the kitchen again.</div>
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This piece of art is on Yupo paper, which is made of
plastic. I love color and whimsical
themes and since Yupo paper has its own character, it is fun to see what
emerges. I used Twinkling H2O’s and ink
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I found this muffin on Dianne’s blog <a href="http://www.deliciousasitlooks.com/">www.deliciousasitlooks.com</a> & adapted it a titch since I am not able to have canola oil or lemon. Thanks Dianne! They are gluten free, fructose free friendly,
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I created this piece of art to bring cheeriness to a long Minnesota winter. You have probably noticed that each blog has a very different look to my art. It has been suggested to me that I have one "style" so people would know my work. I have tried for years to do this, but I have decided that I am going to be an artist with many styles. The common denominator is color! It is how my mind works, how my art emerges, and what keeps me excited about creating. </div>
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My goal this year has been to loosen up my work, and Yupo paper does that. This is created using Twinkling H2O watercolors & Ink on Yupo Paper, which is 100% recyclable and made from polypropylene. When you paint on it, it has a mind of its own. You really don't know what is going to emerge. It is non-absorbent so the paints remain bright and happy. It is perfect for my love of creating vibrant, colorful art. </div>
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You’ll still see the detail of my Celtic Art, Mandalas, and flowers, and I’ll keep it fun with whimsical art, Angels & Faeries, and more.</div>
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Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-60878649779377578462013-02-01T14:20:00.003-06:002013-02-01T14:20:54.890-06:00Jackie Frost Visits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brrrrrrr... it's cold outside in Minnesota! I awoke to -14ºF with -40ºF windchill. I'm not a winter person, <u>at all</u>, but it was fun to see all the beautiful drawings Jackie drew on the windows.</div>
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I am taking a "Joynal" class with Jane Davenport, </div>
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Jack Frost's twin sister, Jackie, has arrived and is trying to steal his favorite windows to draw on.</div>
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Jack loves drawing on our windows because our house is around 150 years old with gorgeous large windows adorned with stained glass.</div>
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<i>This journal page was created in an old book covered with gesso, serviettes, doodles in ink, acrylic paint and colored pencils. </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been having fun drawing and painting some Flower Faeries. These are all created in an altered book using gesso, serviettes (napkins), acrylic paints, Distress stains, colored pencils and ink. It is so fun playing with serviettes as the background. They create a fun theme of their own. Everywhere I go I'm on the lookout for a great napkin- not for dinner time, but for another piece of art. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are faeries from my garden, although they are inside now since it is so cold out. They love to be by all the beautiful flowers, colors, bugs and nature's gifts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These paintings are bright, colorful and happy to remind me of the warm summer days ahead. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This faery is overlooking one of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes after a winter storm. She is watching some skaters far off into the distance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those of you who are experiencing cold winter weather, bring some color and a faery into your life. It will make your days feel brighter. Those in warm climates- enjoy all the magic outside in your gardens and with your plants! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hi Everyone, h</span><span style="background-color: white;">ere is a peek into one of
my favorite kitchen accessories- Aprons.</span><span style="background-color: white;">
</span><span style="background-color: white;">I love aprons- New ones, Vintage ones, Ruffly ones, Simple ones and all
the ones my Brother and Sister-in-Law give me and my Mom makes for me.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">There is a Senior Center in the building that
I work in and I recently found these wonderful Vintage aprons for sale that I </span><span style="background-color: white;">couldn't</span><span style="background-color: white;"> resist adding to my collection.</span><span style="background-color: white;">
</span><span style="background-color: white;">I </span><span style="background-color: white;">couldn't</span><span style="background-color: white;"> pass up the blue polka dots apron and the red one with white
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<span style="background: white;">The person who helped me with
my purchase said she was afraid no-one would buy them because it is a lost
kitchen art form. I helped her see that
aprons can still make someone’s day and are an important part of the cooking
process. I have to be careful each day
to take off my apron before I see clients.
I’m sure one day I’ll walk out of the house with one of my fun ones on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">I thought this would be a
perfect time to blog on this since I am also learning how to draw ladies. I am stepping out of my box this year and
trying new art techniques. I couldn't resist doing some ladies walking down the
catwalk modeling these fun aprons. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">This is one of my favorite
gluten free & fructose friendly breads for the <a href="http://www.diondior.com/2012/12/when-artists-cookthey-love-to-wear.html" target="_blank">"When Artists Cook Series"</a>.
It has great flavor, and if you slice and freeze it right away, it doesn't get too crumbly. It makes a smaller
loaf, so you’ll need to help yourself to more pieces. I love eating it with garlic salt and creamy
goat cheese with scrambled eggs for breakfast.
My favorite sandwich is bacon, butter lettuce and mayo on this tasty
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3 ½” loaf pan. Add a piece of parchment to the bottom of the pan so it comes
out smoothly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-73863870720712029802012-12-02T18:38:00.002-06:002012-12-02T18:39:32.848-06:00Autumn Faery<br />
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Hi Everyone, Happy Holidays!<o:p></o:p></div>
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My hand decided to have a major arthritis flare, so I had to
take a few weeks off from painting, drawing, etc. I didn't realize how hard it
would be to go without creating art for so long. I was hoping I would have had this done to
wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, but I just finished it this weekend. Instead I wish everyone a really nice week!</div>
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The faeries had fun preparing the gardens for winter, but I believe
they are all tucked inside now to stay warm and to play in the
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In the art class I am taking, Joynal, we are learning to use
Serviettes for backgrounds. I feel
pretty cool getting used to the word “serviette”, since here in Minnesota we
have napkins. But thanks to my teacher
in Australia, I get a new flair of words while learning to paint ladies,
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The background is
a serviette that we had for our Thanksgiving dinner and a bit of acrylic paint to blend it all together. It makes a great background for my garden
faery. <o:p></o:p></div>
Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-16021893886224979242012-09-19T10:10:00.000-05:002012-12-15T13:39:36.732-06:00Queen of Nuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"Queen of Nuts" (c) 2012 Colleayn T. Klaibourne</span></div>
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Hi Everyone,<br />
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The new post is up for the <a href="http://www.diondior.com/2012/09/when-artists-cook_19.html" target="_blank">"When Artists Cook" </a> series for my recipe of Cashew Chicken. For more photos and to see the post, please click <a href="http://www.diondior.com/2012/09/when-artists-cook_19.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="background: white;">The leaves are starting to
turn into beautiful reds, golds, & rusts and fall is right around the
corner. This is the time of year for harvest and is also time for our
squirrel's to go crazy for nuts! I couldn't help but laugh as a little
squirrel went running by with two large green walnuts hanging out each side of
his cheek. Up the tree, down the tree, race around the yard - that is
what makes up our manic squirrel's day. Each day is about finding that golden
nut and magical hiding space to enjoy during that long winter. The squirrel in
me likes to gather art supplies, pens, paper, sparkly glitter and more as I
prepare for a long Minnesota winter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">This drawing is of one of
my busy squirrels. As I began drawing
and painting her, it kept getting more and more complex- which fits these
rascals very well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The Bragg Liquid Aminos is
one of my favorite finds to replace soy sauce.
It is gluten free and delicious!
This is new to so many of my family, friends, and clients that I wanted
to introduce it to people who haven’t tried it yet. It is full of good things for your body and
great in many dishes.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">After watching our goofy squirrel's loving their
delicious treats, I thought they would be great inspiration for another
favorite recipe of mine- Cashew Chicken. If the squirrel's had their way,
they would have a nice stash of cashews, but they can't figure out that bird
feeder. Instead, you can enjoy this recipe for these busy little guys and
stash this away into your recipe collection. This is gluten free, dairy
& fructose intolerance friendly, and delicious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love Angels! My goal this year was to get back into drawing & painting. I think my Angels were very helpful in creating the space, time and motivation to create Art again. With some life changes and some tweeking of my work, daily schedule, and studio arrangement, I found a way to do so. Little did I know that I would be led to start drawing them. I see Angels all around people when I do my healing work. I wish I could take a photo of them so my clients could see them as well. I am learning how to draw faces so I can draw what I see in my intuitive minds eye. My Angels are listening but instead of having a photograph magically appear, they are steering me to learn how to paint them myself. I am still in the learning process of this exciting adventure. I can't wait to see what appears next. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is an Angel of Goodness and Love. She is created with Acrylic Paints, Colored pencils, Markers and Pens. We all have Angels around us, and she is here to remind us that we are surrounded by LOVE and at any time something GOOD can happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi Everyone. I am happy to share that I am part of a blog series called "When Artists Cook". Each week an artist will share their art which is focused around food, recipes, cooking, and more. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This month I am sharing one of my favorite recipes of oven baked french fries. I could eat these every day! </span></div>
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4 large russet potatoes (peeled if you have fructose
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3 Tbsp. Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ - ¾ tsp. Celtic sea salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ tsp. garlic salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/8 tsp. ground cumin<o:p></o:p></div>
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¾ tsp. basil leaves<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp. Italian seasoning<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ tsp. chili powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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Peel and cut potatoes into strips. In a large mixing bowl, drizzle potatoes with
olive oil and add salt and herbs. Stir
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Place potatoes on a non-stick cookie sheet that has the lips on each
side. I like to spray the pan first with
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love using herbs from my garden. The
recipe below is with dried herbs, but if you have fresh cut herbs it makes the
French fries even better. </span></span></div>
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3 Weeks ago, I didn't even know where to begin to draw a face. Thanks to Jane Davenports <i>Supply Me</i> class, I am on my way. It is fun to see faces appear with their own personality. I've always enjoyed drawing and painting, but have steered clear of people. I'm leaving my comfort zone of Flowers, Celtic Art and Mandalas so I can create more of the magical world all around us. This will add a missing piece to the Art I have in my mind to create. </div>
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Week by week, I learn new ways to add that twinkle to the eye. </div>
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Happy Faces emerge.</div>
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I had to take a deep breath as I started painting her with ink and no pencil sketch underneath. </div>
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I love the color red. This started with a yellow and green background, but as the details came together, it wanted to become a beautiful red and burgundy color. It may be a reflection of the last couple of weeks being in the upper 90's - 100 degree temps. with high humidity. It portrays July perfectly with the beautiful flowers, warmth, festivities, and more. Happy July everyone!<br />
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This Mandala was created by painting Silks Acrylics and gel pens on Black Gessoed paper. <span style="background-color: white;">This one has a lot of shine and is energizing to the mind. </span></div>Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-90754854465355284802012-06-25T10:50:00.001-05:002012-06-25T15:42:36.764-05:00Mandala for Summer Joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a Mandala created with Twinkling H2O watercolors on watercolor paper.</div>
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I am taking an Online class called Wisdom Circles with Dion Dior. She is great inspiration. </div>
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I love to see what wants to emerge through meditation and the dance of color on paper. I let the design and colors lead me, so each piece is a surprise ready to unfold. I am always amazed how powerful Mandalas are. </div>
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I really enjoy using heavy gel medium in my art. I have been making some stencils to use with gel medium to get more dimension in my art. Each was created using acrylic paint, Silks, and stencils. </div>
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This Mandala was created using Twinkling H2O paint and a gold gel pen. I love how the mica shines so bright on the black paper. </div>
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This Mandala was created using Micron pens, Luminarte Silks and Twinkling H2O's on 140 Ib watercolor paper. I wish the photograph could capture how much it glistens. <br />
Mandalas are so magical. As you gaze at them, they come to life. The design dances, the colors move, and new colors emerge and bounce off the page. <br />
Enjoy and see what this Mandala has to offer you!Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-56537868755982263142012-04-28T17:36:00.000-05:002012-04-28T17:38:32.956-05:00Twinkling H2O Mandala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Mandala was created using Twinkling H2O watercolors and a Micron Pen. I wish this photo could show the beautiful shimmer these watercolors create. They are so fun! (It looks a bit distorted due to the watercolor paper bending slightly at the top, but it really dances as you meditate with it.) </div>Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-30598787684346645202012-04-09T15:06:00.001-05:002012-04-09T15:12:29.467-05:00New Mandalas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4UEhfGror0gXyv7JaphOK1tjLBiW5CfUExjQ0sXtgxWRdnr9RB3Ms2cKpYVluSvM4bjSsT-GKF4keonbfIYBDFLHWi_xgFLIkbF1djvFfHjWDQjqquN40_fc5m78Up6kqL9SPB-4UaE/s1600/3+Mandalas+enhanced+picmonkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4UEhfGror0gXyv7JaphOK1tjLBiW5CfUExjQ0sXtgxWRdnr9RB3Ms2cKpYVluSvM4bjSsT-GKF4keonbfIYBDFLHWi_xgFLIkbF1djvFfHjWDQjqquN40_fc5m78Up6kqL9SPB-4UaE/s320/3+Mandalas+enhanced+picmonkey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">(c) 2012 Colleayn T. Klaibourne</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Watercolors, Sakura & Uni-Ball Pens, Watercolor and rice paper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi, I've been having fun creating new Mandalas this week. I have found as I have been meditating on them, they have created nice change, growth, insights and opportunities. The mandalas in the above photo are being enjoyed by some "Fun Buns" created by my Mom. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPK_p3cG_i4fqEsthOKRnD-qRDcOrJlQLSMdyBnsCwPNRzJXZ5NzZANs2VWKcFI9oWgo6VDCsn2Cog8bvxCZksGYXbKGf3r14YzTFyHXc_yaN-DGV4YBbWX6UZY6PlijixgJpjnIYue2M/s1600/Mandala,+Financial+healing+1+enhanced.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPK_p3cG_i4fqEsthOKRnD-qRDcOrJlQLSMdyBnsCwPNRzJXZ5NzZANs2VWKcFI9oWgo6VDCsn2Cog8bvxCZksGYXbKGf3r14YzTFyHXc_yaN-DGV4YBbWX6UZY6PlijixgJpjnIYue2M/s320/Mandala,+Financial+healing+1+enhanced.jpg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The intention for this Mandala is for Financial Healing. After 2 evenings of meditating on this mandala, I received great insights and unexpected, increased income. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzEhLVDbq1OjOLTwoxnBEr6hV6NoCaqSqJqL3uEYvUA69ec7-f6P_1b-p4gl438qzmIapw-icJzX6WhxFx7C4HkqbcXLnsUK0BcETehgK62ZCY14bx0fSuvw3P_LSm-pLQDHAJBwE3-E/s1600/Mandala+2+enhanced.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzEhLVDbq1OjOLTwoxnBEr6hV6NoCaqSqJqL3uEYvUA69ec7-f6P_1b-p4gl438qzmIapw-icJzX6WhxFx7C4HkqbcXLnsUK0BcETehgK62ZCY14bx0fSuvw3P_LSm-pLQDHAJBwE3-E/s320/Mandala+2+enhanced.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPk4eqt-41RfgAncG0MmnZ9j5M5fIBpupF_nC7ZusZsODxf1etgraGWqjvpksM20MGUujjKOjaHEiDHYe4csX3O1Tsc3U3MNIiVcl_z8uce3TRw91tp7BGV8OlfAbyOwvXaxWcnlh6xk/s1600/Mandala+3+enhanced+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPk4eqt-41RfgAncG0MmnZ9j5M5fIBpupF_nC7ZusZsODxf1etgraGWqjvpksM20MGUujjKOjaHEiDHYe4csX3O1Tsc3U3MNIiVcl_z8uce3TRw91tp7BGV8OlfAbyOwvXaxWcnlh6xk/s320/Mandala+3+enhanced+.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was created Easter Sunday, 2012.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A mandala is a symbolic picture or pattern used in meditation. Mandalas come directly from the unconscious mind to heal body, mind and spirit. The design, colors and its geometry are specifically designed to bring about inner focus and inner peace. Mandalas most often are in the form of a circle- a shape that represents the self, the Earth, the Sun, and the state of wholeness we strive for. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The modern usage of the mandala comes largely from Psychiatrist Carl Jung. He started with his own experience with drawing circles, shapes and designs, and noticed they somehow corresponded to his inner situation, feelings, impressions, and thoughts. He concluded after some study of the matter with his own drawings and also the drawings of his patients, that these circular drawings were therapeutic, first to draw, then to look at. Carl Jung saw the circular images his clients experienced as "movement towards psychological growth, expressing the idea of a safe refuge, inner reconciliation and wholeness."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simply rest your gaze at the center of the image, or slightly above the center, keeping your eyes softly focused. Do this for 10 -20 minutes per day to experience the benefits of these healing art pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Try not to stare at it, nor to let your mind wander to random thoughts about the image. Simply allow the image and its design to soak into your consciousness. Healing happens at deep levels that may feel spontaneous and immediate, or it might evolve over time. Mandala meditation allows you to encourage healing at a pace that is right for you. By setting aside a little time every day to look at a mandala will help you relax and feel balanced.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each time you meditate on a mandala, you will experience new insights and will help you discover more about who you are. </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div>Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-21868396407821234682012-03-16T12:33:00.000-05:002012-03-16T12:33:07.581-05:00Happy St. Patrick' Day Mandala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiT8_OkEmy5Fr8Lz8edXim6-0swZrGfM8H1X2HmUZnKo1jxT0ot9mzhoSvRKQ1J5Qzv5mRAAW7X3kRuSu3f1EDKX4E4OMVShJGIksGiEMrZal2UyMkIDVgkPt-zVeyRoFROGCHepO1Cc/s1600/St.+Patricks+Day+Mandala+3.16.12+enhanced.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiT8_OkEmy5Fr8Lz8edXim6-0swZrGfM8H1X2HmUZnKo1jxT0ot9mzhoSvRKQ1J5Qzv5mRAAW7X3kRuSu3f1EDKX4E4OMVShJGIksGiEMrZal2UyMkIDVgkPt-zVeyRoFROGCHepO1Cc/s320/St.+Patricks+Day+Mandala+3.16.12+enhanced.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joy & Happiness Mandala</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">(c) 2012 Colleayn Klaibourne</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watercolor, Micron pens, & Twinkling H20's on Watercolor paper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy St. Patrick's day. Here is a joyful Mandala to celebrate this beautiful time of year and the great Spring weather we have been experiencing this week in Minnesota. It is great to be Irish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div>Colleaynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09875939673656068363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775897688589588469.post-52077077524353985832011-11-27T16:43:00.000-06:002011-11-27T16:43:27.835-06:00Go With the Flow Zentangle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5br5X30oDjssZsGpHbXAmEPBv6RwwCLCT_gjjlNlnTDNANYbTj6dYaM6Kd3-TWtQ2H-FGF-PpxdiDGan8DKSlWavsfKZZGNNkC7TgwnLjy6nshwL_l986PVhQ2d4HcTt3erPAVMCMudY/s1600/Go+with+the+flow+with+pens+1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5br5X30oDjssZsGpHbXAmEPBv6RwwCLCT_gjjlNlnTDNANYbTj6dYaM6Kd3-TWtQ2H-FGF-PpxdiDGan8DKSlWavsfKZZGNNkC7TgwnLjy6nshwL_l986PVhQ2d4HcTt3erPAVMCMudY/s320/Go+with+the+flow+with+pens+1000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I discovered Zentangle on the website Pinterest and thought it would blend great with my Celtic Art. I didn't realize there was a name to the doodling I have all over my notes. Mix doodles with art & lettering and it becomes something mesmerizing to look at and fun to do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was created on Charcoal paper with a Pitt & Micron Pen and pencil. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are a visual person who loves photos, check out Pinterest at: <a href="http://pinterest.com/colleayn/">http://pinterest.com/colleayn/</a> It is addicting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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