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 | Feb 18, 2011 | - Mandalas, 1Mandala, co-creation
I am really proud to post this one. My partner Sarah and I have been hard at work over the last week. And before that we were hard at work with lots of kids to make this happen. It was so cool how it all came together magically. This time last year, I was writing...
by Russell Maier | Jul 23, 2010 | - Mandalas
Last night I had a beautiful skype conversation. As we talked I started a little mandala sketch. It’s nothing much. I let it develop free-flow while my mind was focused on the conversation. That’s the best way to do art folks! Get your mind out of it and...
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 | May 19, 2010 | - Mandalas, 1Mandala
Over a thousand people have sent in their smile, their peace and their love to build this grand visual prayer of Oneness. Co-created by a global team, inspired by crop circles and built using the ancient and sacred art of the mandala, the 1Mandala continues to grow as...