by Russell Maier | Jul 21, 2012 | - Mandalas, art, Trashure
I’ve wanted to make a permanent mandala with cement and grout for a long time. Last week while hiking I came across a decidedly ugly pile of broken tiles along side the beautiful river. I put as many as I could carry into my backpack and headed home. The...
by Russell Maier | Jul 19, 2012 | - Mandalas, art
In getting my new blog and art site up and operational, one key priority is to featured some of the projects and co-creations that I am most proud of. This page is now up and operational! It features my awesomest mandala creations going back to the first one at...
by Russell Maier | Jul 16, 2010 | - Mandalas, art
Here’s a great quotation that my friend Brenda shared with me. She said it reminded of her of the work I am doing. A very nice and en-couraging compliment. Thanks Brenda.—-From The Golden Notebook, Doris Lessing.”Art during the middle ages was...
by Russell Maier | Dec 30, 2009 | - Mandalas, art
I have an exciting mandala commission with my old family Church here in Ottawa! Above is the begining of the project. It will blossom over the next week as I work on it. What a way to heal. I hope to write more on this.Here’s the text from the Church...
by Russell Maier | May 14, 2009 | art, berlin, Paintings, simple series
The painting from the last post is developing….
by Russell Maier | May 2, 2009 | art, germany
I’ve been meaning to post this for almost a month now.There is an ancient Welsh tradition that I learned in my journey through England. When a Welsh warrior would go off to battle or on a long journey, he would carve his beloved a spoon. The wooden spoon...