C U S T O M M A N D A L A P A I N T I N G S
b y R u t h i e C i s s e
The mandala is a map for
spiritual transformation.
- Tsultrim Allione
Each person's life is like a mandala -
a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the
center of our own circle, and
everything we see, hear, and think
forms the mandala of our life."
- Pema Chodron
I absolutely love it! I am taking it all in and will be processing and admiring it for years to come and throughout the rest of my life. I have to read all of the information in the blessing note again and again. There's so much to absorb. Thank you for the helpful tips and suggestions. You captured my essence in such a magnificent way, Ruthie! It inspires me greatly to pursue my dreams and passion and to be soft with myself in the adventure. Your work is exquisite, captivating, and absolutely gorgeous! The colors are amazing. I'm so grateful for this gift of yours.
In a lesson or workshop, I focus on creating a peaceful, introspective environment, where the subconscious mind can take over, opening for Divine Guidance in the process of creating a mandala. Meditation, yoga, essential oils, and self-care tools are integrated into the experience. Developing technique, exploring new mediums, and revealing your own style and aesthetic are encouraged in an ego-free environment. I am happy to offer my services giving mandala workshops in yoga and wellness centers or retreats.
Private or Group Art Lessons
Community Building Projects
Children's Community Building and Art Auction projects are a wonderful way for children to learn about how art can come full circle. Developing and executing a classroom project as a team, auctioning the project to the community at large, and raising funds that directly benefit the school help students to connect to how art can build and support their community. I consult with schools or organizations, develop classroom projects suitable to each grade level, and assemble them into beautiful works of art. For the past 3 years, I have helped to unite communitiess, raising significant funds for the PS6 Children's Art section of their Annual Auction at Sotheby's NY, where a Rothko-inspired project was backed by donations from the Mark Rothko Foundation.
