US States Map Update

I have created a US map which I will use to update the states as I complete their designs. Maine is shown in green, and Arizona in orange as they are the two completed to date. New Hampshire is next.

Arizona Symbols

I am working on the animated video to accompany the Arizona state mandala. In the meantime, I give you this summary of the symbols used in the design. Starting from the center: The Cactus Wren is the official state bird. It is perched on a saguaro blossom which is the official Arizona flower. The saguaro may be the most recognized symbol of Arizona. The roadrunner is the official bird of New Mexico, but I couldn't leave it out of the Arizona design. Above the roadrunner is the emblematic lizard. Next is the majestic mountain lion, and the howling coyote. The next ring has the Gambel's Quail, and the javelina. The official state fish is the Apache Trout. Also depicted is the swallowtail butterfly as the official butterfly of the state. Arizona has been nicknamed the Copper State. Copper mining is still an important activity in the state. Silver mining led to the development of Tombstone and other Arizona towns. The miner's helmet is another reminder of the states mining heritage. The Hopi sun mask represents the Native American foundations of the state. Navajo pottery appears in the same ring. The Apache, Yaqui, and Tohono O'odham tribes, and others are also important to Arizona. The prickly pear cactus represents the many desert plants found in the deserts of Arizona. The ridgeback rattlesnake is the official state snake, but I have shown the diamondback rattler instead. It is better known. Tucson has its diamondback bridge; and of course, Phoenix has the baseball team named after this icon. The bollo tie is the official state neck ware, and this one includes a turguoise stone which is the state gem. The state motto is: Ditat Deus = God enriches. The cowboy hat is shown in the same ring. Moving out, we have the official state tree as the Palo Verde. Shown with it is the San Xavier Mission outside of Tucson, and the iconic Monument Valley. The next ring shows a scene from the Grand Canyon including the Colorado River. A view of Sedona's red rock formations from Otter Creek is also included. The mesquite tree is not the official state tree, but nothing says Arizona like this desert hardy tree. The outer ring shows a sombrero, and Arizona as the Grand Canyon State.

Completed Arizona Mandala

I have completed the Arizona State Mandala. In addition to the designs I projected, I added mesquite trees. The Palo Verde is the official state tree, but none say Arizona like the Mesquite. I will work on the accompanying video next.

Arizona State Mandala

I have been working on my Arizona State Mandala. I have added the Apache Trout, Hopi sun mask, Navajo pottery, prickly pear cactus, Copper State nickname, a miner's helmet, the state motto, and a cowboy hat. I will be adding a bollo tie with the state gem, turquoise, a palo verde tree, Monument Valley, Sedona, San Xavier, the Grand Canyon, and a sombrero. There is so much that could be included. Am I leaving out one of your favorites?

Maine State Mandala Video

I have revised my Maine State Mandala video and added new music from Daniel ML @ Fiverr.com. He created this music specifically for this video, and it fits nicely.

Plaques

I now have 10" plaques which I have started putting into local gift & souvenir shops. They show the design nicely, and should be a popular item. I do not yet have a way of selling them online, as they are not produced on Zazzle. I will keep you posted as I arrange to do this.

Business Card Design

I have designed a business card for Traveling Mandalas.

Brochure

I have created a trifold brochure to distribute to retailers for promoting my Traveling Mandala designs.

Arizona State Mandala Stage 3

I have added javelinas. Gambel's quails, swallowtail butterflies, and diamondback rattlesnakes to the mandala. The swallowtail butterfly is the official state insect, and I think it may be the most beautiful of all the butterflies. The ridgeback rattlesnake is actually the official state reptile, but I couldn't leave out the diamondback. It is better known, and has lots of associations with Arizona. Tucson has its beautiful diamondback bridge; and of course, Phoenix has the baseball team with the same name. This ring also features the saguaro cactus which is an iconic symbol of Arizona.

Maine State Mandala Compressed

I have created this simplified version of the Maine State Mandala to use on small products where detail won't show up well enough with the more complex design. This can be used on key chains, magnets, mugs, and postage stamps, among other items.

Arizona State Mandala Stage 2

I have added howling coyotes and mountain lions to the Arizona design.

Arizona State Mandala Stage 1

I have started the Arizona state mandala. The center shows the state bird, the cactus wren, with the state flower, the saguaro blossom. The roadrunner is actually the state bird of New Mexico, but I can't leave it out of Arizona's design.

Zazzle Plate

I can turn this design into plates, mugs, bumper stickers, decals, t shirts, and much more on my Zazzle store. I will eventually set up a separate Zazzle store for just the state mandala designs; but for now, go to my Mainely Mandala category. I now have 3000 products on Zazzle.

Maine State Mandala Plate by robert_coyne
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Maine State Mandala

I am starting this new blog to show my series of 50 state mandalas. This Maine mandala is the first of the collection. I have started on an Arizona design, and will do the New England states after that. If you want me to design one for your state, let me know. I hope to assemble a small team of artists who can help me in designing for each of the US states. We can go on to Canadian provinces, Mexican states, and so on. I can also customize these designs. If you want one for Bangor, I can include the statue of Paul Bunyan. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, I can include the white tail deer or blue heron. I have a video on You Tube which shows the symbols and elements included in the design, and some explanatory text. I have a link for it as my next post.