Guanyin and the Triskelion

I wanted to share some of my new embellished ebru pieces with you.

Guanyin Ebru, a double layered acrylic ebru embellished with a Guanyin screen print.


Namah Guan Shih Yin Pusa

The Bodhisattva Guanyin, deliverer of mercy and compassion, is an enlightened being from the Buddhist tradition. Depicted here in the lotus position, with both hands resting on her lap in the meditation mudra. If you where wondering what is in the vase, it's Amrit, otherwise known as immortality nectar or holy water.


Hear our cries.

I have also finished a new mandala.



I call this one the Triskelion Mandala. The triskelion or triskele is a celtic seal for personal development, physical growth, and spiritual expansion. Based around the number 3, the triskele represents the mind, body, spirit connection. I have also placed 3 of the Buddhist Gankyil in this mandala as well. The Gankyil is associated with the primordial energy that spawned the physical and spiritual realms, and the balance between the three to maintain existence. The Gankyil goes by many names, but is most known as the Wheel of Joy, the hub of the Buddhist Dharma Wheel.

The Triskelion Mandala has a strong presence. Both the Triskele and the Gankyil give the illusion of spinning movement, and the ebru art has a very kinetic appearance too. Plus in some light the lines almost look to be glowing.

In other news,
my ebru workshop is about three weeks away and there is only 4 open spots left. If you are around the Portland, Oregon area this is your chance to learn Turkish Paper Marbling from me. Sign up now. http://villagegalleryarts.org

Also, I have been doing really well selling ebru art alongside my partner Chelsea Rose at the Portland Saturday Market. We are out there most Saturdays, come by and say hi.



Peace & Love,
Danny

Spring Training

This spring I am offering a hands on ebru workshop in the Portland, Oregon area.


DIY LYFE!

The Village Gallery of Arts has recently added my Turkish paper marbling class to the calendar. On Saturday, May 19th, I will be hosting a four hour workshop. Giving time for the essential instructions, plus lots of hands on marbling time. This is your chance (if your in the area) to learn the techniques of marbling on paper, allowing you to produce sought after traditional patterns, or create unique individual expressions.

http://villagegalleryarts.org

In other news,
It's Spring and I am creating, and creating, and creating.


double layer ebru

The overlain transparency of lines and colors in this piece create a feast for the eyes. I feel drawn in one direction, yet pushed into another, leading into a swirl of melted sunset colors that whisper of days past.

With bright flowers popping up everywhere I look, no wonder I have been finding them in my ebru too.


spring bloom

This multiple layer piece captures Oregon spring time pretty well for me. The blue streaks of rain water running down the window augmenting the bright blooms amidst the gray, and the fleeting contrast of blooms and fallen petals.

Peace & Love,
-Danny