24-282 Glamorousness

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MotD 24-282 Glamorousness — after. soft abstract background with varying shads of bright green to light green. on top in green metallic ink is a rather ornate mandala with patterns of four. It includes hearts, lotus-like petals, small circles, and flames. Additional metallic colors added as decoration: gold, purple, blue, copper, pink, and magenta.

Glamorousness

“the quality of being appealing in an exciting and fascinating way”

This is one of those words that’s subjective. Some people might find this mandala appealing, others may find it a bit too busy. Because of the metallic ink that was used, it changes in its appearance depending on how the light does or does not reflect off of it.

It’s interesting how the definition leaves it indeterminable as to whether this refers to a person, object, or place. So it could apply to something as mundane as a dinner plate or as luxurious as the Palace at Versailles or as popular as someone like Taylor Swift.

It occurs to me as I write this, what about me? Do I want to be exciting and/or fascinating? I do like to dress-up once in a while…you know, look glamorous. Whether others find my fashion sense glamorous or not is up for debate…but for me I do FEEL glamorous.

As for my art, I hope that people find it fascinating…I’m not sure “exciting” would necessarily apply to mandalas…but I have seen and experienced some that have taken my breath away.

In essence, it comes down to the word “appealing” and how we each define it. What comes to mind for example are the wedding gowns of Princess Diana and Princess Kate. Two completely different gowns from two completely different eras (30 years apart). To some, Diana’s gown may seem more glamorous, while to others, Kate’s seems more glamorous. It’s truly in the eye of the beholder…and to whom we are aiming to appeal and why.

How about you? Is glamorousness a core value for you?

BTW…here’s what it looked like to begin with …

MotD 24-282 Glamorousness — before. soft abstract background with varying shads of bright green to light green.

joyfully,

Maureen
The Mandala Lady

🌟 bringing sanity to an insane world through the art of mandalas

About the 2024 Mandalas of the Day

Each day I will create and post a mandala inspired by one of 366 “value” words chosen randomly. The objective being to discover for myself which ones would best represent my core values…and by doing so, I hope it inspires you to determine your own.

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My Mission: connecting with our Inner Light in delightful, inspiring ways For me, creating mandalas is more than just coloring pretty patterns in a circle. I do it because my spiritual evolution and creativity require it of me. My mandala designs come about within an active meditative state, connected with my higher self, my spiritual guides and nature spirits. Together, we bring into form, mandala art the allows me to re-connect with my own inner peace and joy, letting me explore and expand my own creative spirit to however far and in whatever direction I want to take it. As part of my own spiritual journey, I encourage, and hopefully inspire, others to explore their own creativity, to help them re-connect with their own inner peace and joy. As a means to that end, I make all of my mandalas available for people to color. Why should I have all the fun?

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