Friends!
As you may know, I’m creating a mandala once a month to give away.
“Spreading Joy” mandala
Last month, I created the “Spreading Joy” mandala. Yesterday afternoon, as I completed the “Cultivating Peace” mandala, I compiled my email list, as well as my WordPress subscriber list to draw three names.
When I compiled the lists for the drawing, I took out the names of the folks who live outside of the US (that I know of).
I entered names, confidentially, at random.org (click on the link and you can see the results) and had the system select 3 winners.
The results are in!
Drumroll please….
3…
2…
1…
The winner of the “Spreading Joy” Mandala is
Martie Coetser Pozyn!
Hooray!
Now, if for some reason, Martie can’t accept the mandala (I’m not sure if she lives in the US, for example), the runner up winners were “K” and “Katherine.” I will contact those folks in that order.
A screenshot of the drawing results
Cultivating Peace
Recently it snowed where I live. When I would look out the window, I felt a sense of peace and beauty as I regarded the white precipitation falling soundlessly on the landscape.
I knew I wanted to create a mandala reminiscent of the peace that I felt. Words like snowflakes, iridescence, opal, and glitter came to mind.
I knew I wanted the background for this piece to be either purple or blue – to symbolize the more frigid weather. I painted the canvas with two coats of lilac purple acrylic paint.
But I also wanted contrast. For this mandala, I selected my black Sharpie markers for drawing it in.
Before I could use the Sharpies, I drew in the basics of the design with pencil. I blocked in most of the shapes, but I did not include any detail.
After drawing in the basic shape with a regular Sharpie marker, I went over the design with an oil-based Sharpie paint marker. Later, I filled the details in with a regular fine point marker.
I created a time-lapse video as I drew the mandala:
The Next Giveaway
Next month, I’ll do another giveaway and announce the winner in my January 15th post. In the meantime, please share this post so that those who might want/need a mandala symbolizing peace, hope, love, joy, or some other virtue can benefit. 🙂
Giveaway Guidelines
- The winner needs to be a resident of the continental US due to international shipping charges
- All subscribers (via email and WordPress) will be included in the drawing
- I will ship the mandala to you within a week of contacting and confirming the winner
Cultivating Peace Info
Date created: December 2017
12″x12″
Mixed media (acrylic, Sharpie and oil-based paint marker) on canvas
Aw, congrats to Marie and definitely awesome win of your gorgeous Mandala here today. Happy Monday and Merry (Early) Christmas to you, too!! Sending you and your family warm wishes for the best holiday season ahead. Hugs and thanks Cyndi for being just you here always <3 <3 <3
Sweet Janine! Thank you for stopping by! You know Martie from over at HubPages? That’s her…although I think she might live in South Africa, but I’m not sure. Ah, well. Happy Monday to you, Happy early Christmas, and sending you big hugs, warm wishes and lots of love back! I can’t wait to read about all the glorious things – crafts, baked goods, stories – you’ll be doing over the next couple of weeks on your blog! 😀
Another lovely mandala that you’ve created Cynthia. May the beauty and peace of the season fill Marie and all the others who gaze upon this mandala. Happy Holidays!
Brad – thank you so much! Same to you, Friend! I wish you all the beauty and peace of the season! I hope you have a wonderful week. If you’re traveling to see family, be safe! Sending you hugs and light!
Congratulation Martie… thank you Cynthia for the talent you display in your artwork and your words of peace… Hugs from Canada
Sweet Rolly! Thank you for your kind words and yes, congrats to Martie! I’m not sure if she’s seen this, yet, but hopefully she lives in the US. lol.
Sending you so much peace and an email will be coming from me soon! Sending you light and love and hugs and wishes for a fantastic week, dear friend!
The mandalas are beautiful and it’s so kind of you to give them away, one per month, to subscribers. I’m so happy to be a part of your world during the holiday season and beyond, dear friend. May the holiday be full of days of “cultivating peace” and “spreading joy” xo
Christy – thank you so much, sweet friend! I hope to continue this tradition for a long time. 🙂 I’m so happy that you’re part of this world, too. We can only get better from here – and we’re already pretty good, huh? Keep being the incredible “you” that you are. I intend to do the same. <3 Happy holidays to you, and may you have lots of peace in your life and keep spreading your own joy! Sending big hugs! xoxo
Wonderful and just watching the creation of it Cynthia brought me Peace.. And Congratulations to the winner and I am sure anyone receiving your kind gift would be thrilled..
Sending you special thoughts of Love and Peace as you start to relax and wind down for Christmas.
Love and Light dear friend.
Sue xxx <3
Sue – thank you for that. As I created this video, it reminded me that I need to be creating videos more often. I sort of dropped off for awhile, partly because I’m not sure that I’m that good at it, but I suppose we get better – as with anything – with practice, right? Hehe. Sending you also special thoughts of love and peace. I hope you also get to relax and turn that modem off for the holidays. <3 Love and light to you, my incredible friend. I’m so glad to know you!!
Lil Sis, I’m always telling people to quit complaining and to be a part of the solution. Whining is worthless…action is meaningful. That’s why I love this site and I love what you do. You spread peace. That is a huge step towards a better world in my opinion, and I’m proud of you and proud to call you my dear friend.
May the spirit of peace always be with you, Lil Sis!
Hugs,
bro
Big Bro, you know, you just make me smile. I’m also very glad you have picked up on what I’m trying to do here. The world can be a dark place and honestly, I wanted to do something about that. But I also knew I had to do it in my own way to make a difference. The older I get, the more I understand that peace HAS to come within. We have to have it within ourselves before we can ask it of others. Your support and words of encouragement mean the world to me. They help to keep me going on those days when I feel like I’m writing and creating into a vacuum. LOL. I’m proud of you, too, Big Bro. See how far we’ve come in 5 years!? It just blows my mind! May the peace of the season be with you now – and always! Sending you BIG HUGS!
Hi Cynthia, I think your vids are getting better.. 🙂 And yes the modem was turned off two days, and this afternoon I turned it back on to just catch up with more of my friends on WP and check emails.. 😉 and then I will be all quiet for a while..
Enjoy Your Christmas Cynthia and have a blessed time..
Love Sue xx
Hehe, thank you, sweet Sue! And I need to follow your example: turn the modem off for two days!? I don’t think I’ve done that since…2006 or something. 😳 Now, I HAVE been off the internet for days at a time, but usually because I’m traveling or because I don’t have power. lol. But you’re inspiring me to be better about this. <3
Enjoy your Christmas as well, dear friend – filled with lots of love, family, glad tidings, and light!
This is so lovely, the way you’re cultivating peace and spreading joy, have enjoyed your post and mandala with smiles 🙂 Bright and joyous holydays to you!
Thank you so much! Welcome. 💝 It’s wonderful to have you stop by and I’m enjoying your blog, too. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Good morning, Cynthia,
I love the way you spread peace and love over everything you do. Your website feels like home.
Merry, blessed Christmas to you. Love, Maria
Sweet Maria! Thank you. Folks like you inspire me to keep the flame of peace going. Your presence is a present and it is always good to see you. Thank you for your sweet card! I have it on our fireplace.💝 Blessings to you, my friend.
OMW, this is absolutely AWESOME! What a beautiful mandala! Cultivating peace is, indeed, one of my daily goals. Thank you, Cynthia! This is a lovely gift!
But oh, I live in South Africa and know too well that the cost of shipping makes the sharing of gifts impossible. I have taken a screen shot, and I will ask a professional printer to print it.
Thanks again, dear Cynthia. May this season brings you only peace and joy.
Martie! I’m so glad you saw this. 🙂 Peace and greetings to you!! South Africa, eh? Happy summer! Hehe. I have another really good blogger friend who lives in SA – I MUST visit SA sometime soon! If you need a higher resolution photo, let me know and I’ll snap one for you. <3 May the season bring you peace and joy, as well. Sending love, light and blessings! xo