I am a freelance artist and illustrator. In principle, I am inspired by all art styles from classic oil paintings to digital pop art. But I am most fascinated by Indian mandala art. I am fascinated by the fact that putting simple geometric shapes and lines together can create a complex and beautiful overall image. Each pattern element in my painting is unique and arises spontaneously in the creative process without prior consideration. If these simple pattern elements would stand alone, then they would probably be rather charmless to look at. But the combination of these unique elements leads to the beauty of the overall picture. The meaning of mandalas in Buddhism is similar. They represent the universe, in which every human, animal and plant is unique, yet interconnected. And I do occasionally paint in other techniques (watercolor, realistic graphite drawings, etc.), but painting mandalas means to me what Picasso called "finding." He had an extensive classical art education, but throughout his life he aspired to be able to paint as unhesitatingly and spontaneously as a child. A child who has already "found everything in himself" and does not have to "search" first. And I also try to reach this state when painting my mandalas. I try to feel the connection with everyone and everything that surrounds me and to let myself be guided by the energy of the universe, which in some moments is more difficult than it sounds.
I am a freelance artist and illustrator. In principle, I am inspired by all art styles from classic oil paintings to digital pop art. But I am most fascinated by Indian mandala art. I am fascinated by the fact that putting simple geometric shapes and lines together can create a complex and beautiful overall image. Each pattern element in my painting is unique and arises spontaneously in the creative process without prior consideration. If these simple pattern elements would stand alone, then they would probably be rather charmless to look at. But the combination of these unique elements leads to the beauty of the overall picture. The meaning of mandalas in Buddhism is similar. They represent the universe, in which every human, animal and plant is unique, yet interconnected. And I do occasionally paint in other techniques (watercolor, realistic graphite drawings, etc.), but painting mandalas means to me what Picasso called "finding." He had an extensive classical art education, but throughout his life he aspired to be able to paint as unhesitatingly and spontaneously as a child. A child who has already "found everything in himself" and does not have to "search" first. And I also try to reach this state when painting my mandalas. I try to feel the connection with everyone and everything that surrounds me and to let myself be guided by the energy of the universe, which in some moments is more difficult than it sounds.
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