#danmala

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Flower Mandalas by Kathy Klein

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Beautiful Mandalas Made from Nature by Kathy Klein

By Pinar on February 19, 2014

Arizona-based artist Kathy Klein uses a variety of organic materials to produce a series of eye-catching mandalas referred to as Danmalas–a portmanteau of the Vedic Sanskrit words “dan” and “mala” which respectively mean “the giver” and “garland of flowers.” Each piece in her ongoing collection boasts a brilliant sense of geometric symmetry and energetic life.

Taking inspiration from traditional Buddhist mandalas, Klein’s danmala’s use shells, seeds, pine cones, rocks, vegetation, and a diverse supply of flowers (including carnations, daisies, goldenrods, hydrangeas, junipers, marigolds, and tulips) to present a circle of symmetry. After assembling each visually enriching combination, she leaves it out for anyone to come across. There’s a meditative repetitiveness to each creation that is both awakening and relaxing for those who discover her work in person. For the rest of us, Klein offers prints and a calendar featuring her beautiful work.

Kathy Klein website

https://mymodernmet.com/kathy-klein-danmala/

http://danmala.com/

[magickjustice]

[dan-dala]

No matter how many mandalas I make, each one is completely unique, offering something for that particular present moment. Meditations, affirmations, a lesson, a teaching, a space for reflection, finding flow, establishing a sacred space, feeling grounded whilst soaring the skies, a shield for the heart and a compass for the head. 🍁🌻🌱🌼🌱🌻🌿 #mandala #meditation #nature #art #natureart #flowers #leaves #blossom #bloom #gooutside #summerishere #catchthesun #reflection #affirmation #flow #sacredspace #sacredcircle #danmala

[unpettirossodacombattimento]

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[dabiconcordia]

Source: Beautiful Mandalas. Artist Kathy Klein creates these beautiful natural "danmalas" (sanskrit for "garland of flowers") as an act of meditation and devotion.

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about.” ― Rumi

[solarpunkvegan]

solarpunk vegan stim boards

Hey guys! So, I’ve just started doing research for creating my own stim boards where everything shown is sustainable. This means no plastic, nothing non-vegan, etc. I’ve sketched a few ideas, come up with some themes, and I’m looking into how to make these things in a sustainable way. Things like slime, floam, kinetic sand, water beads/orbeez, wax melts, and more. Some of these things might be impossible to do in a truly sustainable way, and if so, I won’t do them. If they’re not possible I’ll try to replicate some of them in a new way, so instead of slime or floam I’d put my hands in dirt/soil/sand/mud, instead of water beads, I’ll use glass balls in water, instead of melting wax I’ll film vegan butter melting. As an example, today I’ve researched some eco glitters and found one that uses zero plastic but also uses shellac and so I won’t use it. I’ve also learned that you can make glitter with salt and food coloring so I’m researching sustainable, natural food dyes.  Some examples of things I know I can (probably) do sustainably: time lapse of baked goods rising, cutting into pretty cakes, food in general, incense/candles burning, bath bombs, watercolors, paint w/ palette knives & painting in general, confetti made from using hole punches on leaves/flowers, dying fabric w/ natural dyes, crystals catching the sun, plants moving in the breeze, time lapse of plants growing/drying, moving water, latte art, wind chimes, bird watching, herbarium bottles, land art/earthworks, plant mandalas/danmalas w/ stop motion, calligraphy, making smoothies, bubble tea, public domain/stock footage of animals, close ups of brushing/styling hair, petting animals/close up of fur (sanctuary or pets), sustainable makeup being applied (maybe nail polish?), flowering teas, homemade soaps, sand castles, and more.  (All of these will be researched of course) Most of these things will be new to me and the plan would be to make an entire video out of each thing. For example, when I make a bathbomb from scratch following a tutorial I’ll film my attempt and results. Then footage from that video will be used in a future stim board. Each video will explain how something is and isn’t eco-friendly, so I’ll explore for example, how most bath bombs are made, what parts are good or bad and why and how to make your own that’s eco-friendly. The stim boards will have links to each thing used, so if a board contains a cake, a bathbomb, and an eyeshadow, I’ll link a video for each one, me making the cake, reviewing or making the eyeshadow, etc.  Unfortunately, some of these things will not be good my first (or 30th) try. I cannot for the life of me make latte art or calligraphy. But I can try! My failures will probably make for a funny blogpost but will not get a video or be in a board. I’m also new to gif making so I have a lot to learn. (My background is in video editing & photography). I would also like to make things like what you can see here in these amazing videos by Shanks FX: https://bit.ly/35F48Nm I’ve always wanted to do these regardless, and I think they fit into stim boards nicely.  My boards will include things that are sometimes called “living photos” which are essentially just looping gifs. I made a whole project surrounding these in college, the fun part is combining an actual still photo with moving video and blending them together. One example I’d love to do is the steam rising off a cup of a hot drink. The intent with these is to not have any obvious cuts, but seamless loops. I know a lot of these already exist, but I’m attempting to make 90% or more of these entirely on my own. Footage of animals or moving streams are something I can’t really film right now, or ever in some cases, but if I can do it myself I’d like to. As for themes, I’ll definitely take requests, but one theme I’m excited for is bees. I see a lot of bee stim boards which usually involved destroying beehives, they’re gorgeous but I would like to make some that celebrate bees without destroying their habitats & food. No honey will be used (though I could film a honey replacer like beefree dripping on one of those sticks you always see). I’d use public domain/stock footage of bees and beehives, and do other things that represent them, a cake, makeup, showcase the flowers that are good to plant for bees, etc. I’m open to themes around fictional characters, but I want to have some basic themes under my belt first like aquatic, forest, high tech solarpunk, cottagecore-like, art nouveau, tiny living, zero waste, etc. I’m also really interested in all things vintage so I might make one w/ a record player. At the risk of getting too ambitious, another idea I had was creating soundscapes for the boards, if the board is on tumblr it could include a music player and/or a link to a youtube video w/ the soundscape. The board itself could be its own youtube video that loops w/ the sound. Or if it’s on my blog it could have a music player w/ each board. I’ve taken some sound classes in college but I’m no expert, so this might be unrealistic. If you have any suggestions and/or critiques I’d love to hear them. All of this is subject to change as I’m just starting on research now. Actually making the content will take even longer as any ingredients I need might not be readily available right now and I’m going out as little as possible. Thanks! (:

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#Repost from @kathydanmala: ・・・ "Rose, dahlia, dianthus and alstroemeria #danmala" Love this... #RowsOfRose 🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️ 🏵️🌹🌹🏵️ 🏵️🌹🌹🏵️ 🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️ #flowers #art #mandala #nature #magic #vibe #color #purple #pink #indigo #violet #fuchsia #lovely #love #rose #dahlia #dianthus #alstroemeria #patterns #shape #form https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5K95BhjqU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1elee9cig5pvb

[reciperenovator]

I honestly don’t even know what to post today, after yesterday’s shameful insurrection and domestic terror at the Capital. So I will share something beautiful that helps me throughout the year: The Danmala calendar of flower mandalas. Danmala translated from Sanskrit means giver of flowers. The artist is @kathydanmala and they are produced by @gladstonemedia. This is my 3rd or 4th year and every month I so look forward to turning to a new month and spending time with another of her gorgeous creations. #Flowerdaily #FlowerStaGram🌹 #BloomSeries #Nature_Captured #PresentMomentAwareness #MindfulnessPractice #NoticeWonderConnect #BeautyUnderMyNose #SmallMomentsOfJoy #NatureAndSoul #DailyInspirations https://www.instagram.com/p/CJv6RZJBo4i/?igshid=zwz6rk8sdk08

[oxymoron-pleonasma]

Mandala by Kathy Klein

http://www.inspirefusion.com/danmalas-flower-circles-by-kathy-klein/

[thesuncameouttoplay]

Morning boredom turns artistic ✨ i’ve always wanted to make a danmala! In sanskrit, “danmala” means the giver of flower circles. It is a devotional meditative practice; a reflection of the inexpressible 🌻

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@barks_news

井出靖、主宰のTHE BEACH GALLERYにて＜danmala＞開催https://t.co/ge0cLlAId0#井出靖 #THEBEACHGALLERY #danmala

— BARKS編集部 (@barks_news) July 12, 2019

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Kathy Klein Flower danmala mandala http://bit.ly/2OMlzmu

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[themandalalady]

2016-214 - Kathy Klein Mandala

2016-214 – Kathy Klein Mandala

Flower Mandala by Kathy Klein – Danmala

This week’s MotD theme: Mandala Artists

Danmala (“giver of garlands”) artist, Kathy Klein, beautifully put together this vibrant, yet delicate, garland mandala of mixed flowers and petals. About this piece she states that she sang “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me” while putting it together. It certainly feels very calming to me.

Her use…

[circleoflifebotanicals]

Monday morning! How fabulous! A whole brand spanking new week just starting especially for you! Wishing you a really happy and productive one 😃😃 Thanks to #danmala for creating such beautiful artworks with botanicals. They are always beautiful ❤️❤️ #mandala #botanicals #freshstart #worldsyouroyster