free nature mandala*

*those of you who are ancient like me, might get the bad pun in the title…

I love mandala. I often make little ones out of windfalls and flowers, in my backyard or when I’m out and about. I love the idea of art that sits there until the weather scatters it off in all directions. It’s meditative to make, then it goes…perfectly biodegradable art.

Here’s a simple one I made over Easter at Lake Taupo – there wasn’t much around so I had to hunt harder for materials – gorse flowers, pumice, kowhai pods…

 

For some colourful mandala inspiration, check out my Pinterest board on this topic HERE.