2016-050 – Red Naropa Mandala

New Week::New Theme: The Color Red We open up this week’s theme with this fascinating painting of a 19th century … More

351 – Black and Red Mandala

I love this piece! Created by local metalworks artist, Tamera Greiter, this piece vibrates with it’s strength, beauty and simplicity. I love how two of the mandalas are implied. In my mind’s eye I can see the rest of the circles. And then the red “mandala” pulls it all together bringing balance to a piece that would be lost with out. Even in the base, she incorporates two open “mandalas.”

342 – Jasper Cocoon Pendant Mandala

Today I showcase a local artist and friend out of Alpine, Oregon. Jewelry artisan, Jan O’Banion, of Jan E O Jewelry, forged this powerful jasper and German silver pendant loaded with mandala-like shapes. I love the vibrant red of the jasper seeming to be protected within the dramatic silver cocoon.

276 – Red Hat Mandala

Now this is a beautiful red hat! Indonesian photographer, Victor Djaja, captured this stunning photograph by placing his camera as … More

237 – RedBall Mandala

I heard about the RedBall Project years ago created by Kurt Perschke who works in sculpture, video, collage and public space. This 15′ high playful ball travels the globe visiting cities where it becomes wedge in different locations for different periods of time for all to enjoy who happen upon it.

224 – Square Mandala

Sharon Owens paints beautiful floral art pieces. This time she decided to “try something new.” She created a simple mandala design. And instead of watercolors, she used color pencils.

Red, White and Blue - Eats and Treats Cafe

185 – Red, White and Blue Mandala

This beautiful and delightful red, white and blue, berry cake and photograph comes to us today from the great people of our local establishment, Eats and Treats Cafe…a totally gluten-free cafe. I LOVE their food…both savory and sweet.