Zendala: Draw and colour meditative mandalas for inner calm

by Susanne Schaadt

Overview

The mandala is an ancient symbol used in ritual and religion as a centring device. Mandalas can be found in nature, architecture and design, and in 'Zendala', the mandala motif is a starting point for promoting calm and mindfulness.

Few materials are needed to create stunning, centring mandalas: just paper, pens and imagination. The practice of drawing and colouring a mandala is one that can be undertaken when you feel stressed, or even when you have a small period of spare time in which to relax and find your zen.

 

The mandalas are designed by therapist and art education professional Susanne Schaadt.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782214168
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Susanne Schaadt studied mathematics, pedagogy and psychology at the Bielefeld University in Germany. After many years working as a therapist with children and young people, she now works exclusively as a freelance artist and writer specialising in painting, creative art and art education. Her work combines creativity with relaxation and meditation.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7
The history and meaning of the mandala 8
What is a Zendala? 9
The symbolism of colours 10
Lets get started: tips and materials 12
What drawing materials are required? 12
The variety of Zendalas: using the patterns in this book 13
Designing your own mandalas 14
Using compasses and a ruler 14
Paper-cutting 16
Line by line: the basic patterns 18
Filling the area: large patterns 20
Side note: geometric patterns 27
All over the place: scatter patterns 28
Fabulous eye-catchers: buttons and mini motifs 30
Decorative frames: band patterns 32
The magic of Zendalas 38
The harmonious circle 40
The classics 48
Plenty of variety: design options 54
A cultural journey 56
Time to sleep: dream-catchers 62
Floral inspiration 64
Seasons 70
Star shapes 72
A collection of patterns 74
Overview of patterns 78
Afterword 80