Keep Calm And Mandala On! [Article For Marketing Class]

Life is stressful. I said it. There are days where you feel burnt out, lack inspiration, or you just do not feel like doing anything. Ever since I was a teenager, I always heard how art can be good for your soul and help you remain focused. Scroll down to read more about Mandala Art! I have made this article for one of my marketing classes. Hope you like it!

What is Mandala Art?

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"Mandala" in Sanskrit actually stands for a circular shape and is a design that is geometrical in nature. It is prevalent in many Hindu and Buddhist cultures with deep symbolic meaning. The more you concentrate on a Mandala drawing, the more intricacies you see

Basic Mandala Shapes

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Mandala drawings are certainly intriguing. They are highly detailed and complex, but it is important to start small. The image above shows you basic Mandala patterns you can start off with. To begin your journey, you are only going to need a simple gel pen and paper! The main goal is to use these patterns and turn them into concentric circles, or any other shape you can imagine!

Check out this owl!

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This drawing is almost 8 years old! Mandala Art was certainly the way to go for me to try something more advanced. But most importantly, it helped me stay focused, take a break from my usual study routine to come back feeling more refreshed. It all cannot happen in one night. Slow and steady practice is the key here!

Mandala Mindfulness

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Creating art is all about self-exploration, ensuring you get a dose of self-confidence (dopamine!) and forgetting about all your worries. It makes you feel more positive since you are creating something with your own hands. Just a few minutes per day or whenever you are feeling like it can truly boost your mood and lead to an amazing finished mandala! It is important to remember that it does not have to be perfect. As long as you feel refreshed, the purpose is accomplished

Mandala and Focus

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Mental health is such a trending topic in today's times. Whether it is pressure from school or work, it is quite easy to feel low and drained out. Making time for yourself regularly is important. And by drawing such mandalas, can be a way to improve creative thinking, a way to respond to stress and to bring about inner peace. You will not even realize how time passes when you are this immersed in your drawing! And once you are done, the final masterpiece will be worth all those intricate details

They only look intimidating!

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I know what you are thinking. This is IMPOSSIBLE. But just trust the process, and you'll surprise yourself! Don't just limit yourself to a black gel pen and paper. Use various kinds of colored pens, brushes, paint, a canvas perhaps. Investing in such kind of items is always good in the long run so you won't have to limit yourself. Creativity is in your hands!

Feeling extra creative? Here is more inspiration!

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Mandalas can easily liven up any space, even if it is on a rock or on a wall. So along with improving your mental health, it is a great piece to display in your home! You even get Mandala coloring books if you want to start small and utilize those to frame in your home. As mentioned earlier, even limiting yourself to a flat surface might hinder those creative juices!

What's your verdict then?

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Hopefully this post has inspired you to get creative and just ENJOY! You never know what you are capable of. It is never too late to start!

P.S. Do not forget to put on your favorite music!