Traveling Mandalas: August 2018

Monday, August 20, 2018

Connecticut State Flower.

The mountain laurel is the state flower for Connecticut. In creating all these flower paintings in Photoshop, I zoom into a high magnification and get to see detail I ordinarily would not. It gives a deeper appreciation of the variety of structure, coloring, and overall beauty of this creation. If I can inspire others to a similar appreciation for the wonders of nature; I will be grateful.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Tall Ship

Chris completed this painting of the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry which sails out of Newport, Rhode Island.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Rhode Island Progress

I have completed this painting of a sparrow, and added it to the Rhode Island mandala. I have added the state motto which is simply hope, and the nickname of The Ocean State. Just two more rings to go. We have already started on Connecticut, which will complete New England.

Introduction

We are using this blog to show a series of 50 state mandalas featuring the symbols and iconic images of all the US states. We have started with the state of Maine, and have added Arizona, and New Hampshire. This will be a unique collection that will appeal to residents of the various states, tourists, RVers, and travelers in general. In time, we will even branch out to the Canadian provinces, Mexican states, and on from there. We will need help in design, sales, music, and more with this project as it expands; so if you are interested, let us know. Each mandala will have a supporting video with engaging graphics, explanatory text, and music.

You may link to my other blogs as listed under links. You may also visit our Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/travelingmandalas

Links

This is one of 14 blogs I use for displaying my artwork. I will give you the links to 3, and you can link to others from there.

I use Zazzle as my production house. They can put my designs on more than 70 different products including t shirts, mugs, plates, calendars, stamps, cards, bumper stickers, and posters. Go to: www.zazzle.com/robert_coyne and view my Mainely Mandalas category.

www.mainelymandalas.com

www.brightlightmandalas.com

www.nightbloomingcards.com

I also have 26 animated videos on You Tube at my channel;
nightbloomingcards7

Contact: nightbloomingcards@gmail.com

Inspiration

Each of the state mandalas will emphasize the natural beauty of the region; and celebrate the variety of scenery, wildlife, and activity offered across the country. Travel gives us an opportunity to experience both the diversity and the commonality which we share. We will eventually do longer videos as teaching tools for geography in schools. It is our intention that these designs will inspire an appreciation of what each state has to offer, and promote our working together to our common benefit.