New Mandalas

(c) 2012  Colleayn T. Klaibourne

Watercolors, Sakura & Uni-Ball Pens, Watercolor and rice paper. 

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.  

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. 

This was created Easter Sunday, 2012.

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. 

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."

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.   

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.

Each time you meditate on a mandala, you will experience new insights and will help you discover more about who you are. 

Happy St. Patrick' Day Mandala

Joy & Happiness Mandala

(c) 2012 Colleayn Klaibourne

Watercolor, Micron pens, & Twinkling H20's on Watercolor paper

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!

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Go With the Flow Zentangle

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. 

This was created on Charcoal paper with a Pitt & Micron Pen and pencil.

If you are a visual person who loves photos, check out Pinterest at: http://pinterest.com/colleayn/  It is addicting!

Trust Your Heart

This was a day to experiment with my new Koi watercolor pocket field sketch box along with the Derwent watercolor pencils.  I love the bright colors.  This was created in a 5.5" x 8" watercolor 140Ib. Strathmore Journal, Micron & Pitt pen, and a waterbrush for the watercolors.   I couldn't help but get a little Celtic twist in.  Art Journaling is good for the Soul. 

My First Art Journal Page

I have had fun painting again!  Normally my paintings take weeks to finish, and due to my busy schedule, I haven't had a chance to paint for a long time.  I discovered Art Journaling through the Pinterest website, and fortunately one of my favorite artists, Lori Vliegen, offered a class.  Now I can play again! 

This was created using a 5.5" x 8" watercolor 140Ib. Strathmore Journal, Derwent Inktense watercolor Pencils, micron pen, and a waterbrush.  These are new supplies for me, and I highly recommend them.  Now I don't have to wait for a full day to open up to paint.  I can get out my pencils and waterbrush and create something colorful in a short time.

Crispy Kale Chips

I am addicted to Kale Chips!  At a nutrition class we learned how great Kale is for us and to eat it regularly.  This is my favorite way to get this nutrient packed veggie into my life.  Kale chips are great as a snack or sprinkled on a salad.  Once you start eating this crisp treat, you can’t stop. 

Kale ready for the oven.

Ingredients

1, 10 oz. bag of Kale pieces or a large bunch

1 Tbsp. Olive oil

½ tsp. salt

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Directions

*     Preheat oven to 350 degrees and put out 2 large cookie sheets with the small sides.

*     If you are using a bunch of Kale, remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces.  The bag of Kale I found at Trader Joes was already cut into nice sized pieces.

*     Wash the Kale and dry thoroughly.   Dry using a salad spinner then put the kale on a large dishtowel patting down to make sure it is very dry.

*     Drizzle the kale with olive oil massaging oil into each piece until they are nice and shiny.

*     Arrange leaves in single layer on 2 large baking sheets.    

*     Sprinkle sea salt over the top of the kale.

*     Bake until the edges are brown but are not burnt, 15-24 minutes.  Rotate between shelves ½ way through cooking.  Some will be done sooner than others.  When they are crisp, place the finished ones on a plate and continue cooking the others until they are done. When you move the pans, they will sound crispy.

*     Store in a container if you have any left.

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Excellent!

Have these often!

Holiday Art Sale

RW Arts Association
Holiday Gallery
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I love giving one-of-a kind gifts created from the heart. This is the perfect opportunity to find that special gift. I will be part of the Arts Association Holiday Sale. I have created fun “Prosperity Earrings” made from recycled Credit Cards and Gift cards, unique Bracelets, and Art Pendants of my Paintings. You’ll also find beautiful hand-created art and items from other local artists.

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November 27, 2009 - Christmas 2009
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 2 PM
Sat - Sun 12 AM - 4 PM
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418 Levee Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
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Each Christmas season RWAA sponsors the Holiday Gallery at the Depot to showcase local art at great prices. This is a popular way to give your favorite art as a Christmas gift.

Art Boutique Sale

Come join me at the Holiday Art Boutique, Bake Sale, and More.

I will have a booth featuring New Jewelry Designs- Swarovski Crystal Necklaces, bracelets, earrings...., Greeting Cards, Hand Carved Rubber Stamps (The above photo is a sample of about 200 stamps carved), Qigong Gift Certificates, and more.
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When:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
9:00 – 3:00
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Where:
Fairview Professional & Community Center (The old Fairview Hospital)
Cafeteria
1407 W. 4th St.
Red Wing, MN 55066

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Annual Boutique Featuring:

Fine Art

Jewelry

Greeting Cards

Baked Goods

Kitchen & Household Goodies

& More!

Art & Soup Art Show

Join me for an Art Show supporting the Red Wing GO GIRLS! I will be selling my new Hand Carved Rubber Stamps, Greeting Cards, Pendants, and more to help this group. I love that this organization provides a safe environment for girls to focus on positive self-esteem and body image, eating disorders awareness & prevention, and advocacy for girls.

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Art & Soup

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Silent Auction ends at 1:00 pm

United Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

Red Wing, MN 55066

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If you would like to stay for delicious soups, breads & dessert, cost is $5.00 for ages 4 and up, Free to ages 3 and under.

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Featuring:

Art for sale by local adult and youth artists

Delicious soups, breads, and desserts

Silent auction to benefit Red Wing GO GIRLS

Music

Kid's activity "Magic Mirrors"

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Nummy Biscuits, Gluten & Fructose Free

These are great biscuits to eat with a meal, or to cut in half and use for a simple, light bread. They are best served warm with lots of butter.

Nummy Biscuits

Ingredients
½ cup potato starch
¾ cup corn starch
1 ½ tsp. Xanthum gum
1 Tbsp. dextrose
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup softened butter
¾ cup milk or rice milk
1 Tbsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
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Directions
Soften the butter.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together. (It needs all the salt to raise well.)
Add milk and butter to dry ingredients. This will be soupy at the start, but it will soon start to thicken as you stir it.
Add baking powder and baking soda at the end for them to raise the best.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Drop by good size spoonfuls onto parchment paper.
Bake 12 minutes until lightly browned.

Note: Follow ingredient amounts carefully. They tend to not work very well if alternate ingredients are used, or if too much or too little of something is put in.

Full batch makes 18, This recipe is works well when cut in half.
Eat warm with butter

Announcing... My Etsy Store

"Awakening" (c) 2007

Acrylic on Canvas, 18" x 24"

(c) All rights Reserved

I am excited to announce my new online Etsy store called CKGalleria. Please visit: http://ckgalleria.etsy.com/ You’ll love my beautiful & colorful greeting cards, prints & jewelry because my passion for making them energizes every piece I create for you.
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Many people ask where they can buy my Greeting Cards and Art, so I decided to sell online on Etsy for those who are unable to come to a Gallery in Red Wing to purchase them.
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I currently have my Greeting Cards and many prints for sale on etsy. You'll find the prints are priced quite inexpensively so that I can make room to focus on Jewelry and Art. Keep coming back as I add little notecards and other fun artsy things. Love

The greeting cards are each handmade from prints of my art. The colors are very vibrant and are great to frame for small works of art. Soon I will have prints available of the above image "Awakening" as well as "Cat Wishes" and "Faery Dance". This summer I plan to paint a new Lotus for Healing and Meditation.
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I am very excited to be adding pendants, necklaces and rings very soon. Many of the pendants will be tiny pieces of my art. I'll keep you updated when they are complete and on Etsy.
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Enjoy!

Healing with Qigong & Art, Mayo Clinic

Healing with Qigong & Art
with Colleayn Klaibourne
Saturday April 12, 10:00 am -12:00, 2008
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Mayo Clinic, Baldwin Building
1st floor auditorium, 2nd St. SW & 4th Ave.
Rochester, MN 55905
There is free parking under the Baldwin Building
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Join me and learn simple Qigong exercises & meditations to help you if you accidently eat something that makes you feel sick, to help in your wellness, and to promote relaxation, peace & happiness. I will also bring examples of my art and share how it has helped me in my own healing.

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All are welcome!