"The Bush after a Summer Shower" Acrylic on Canvas (Size = 24"×24") The Australian bush is dry in Summer where we live. We have just had aummer showers in the last 24 hours and flowers bloom whilst puddles of water evaporate. The bush smells fresh and the plants make the most of the precious water.

"Walk on Country" by Kerrie Acrylic on Canvas (Size =24"×24") It is so good for the soul to walk on Country. If we live far away a trip home is rejuvenating. It is important to spend time in the bush and recharge as well as let go of tension. In the bush you feel happy for no real reason and it is impossible to get angry or frustrated when you walk where the animals normally only go!

"Blood and Sweat on the Hand" By Kerrie Thomsen Acrylic on Canvas (24"×24") This painting was inspired by my people and other close family clans getting together to celebrate Christmas. So much of my culture is lost (blood on the hand) but our culture is changing and growing with young people showing the way. My people love to work the land, love to be in nature and bring their own food to our special feasts (blood and sweat on the hand) I hope you enjoy. Kerrie

Mindfulness Mandala

I did this Mindfulness Art activity with a group of women and my Medical students.

The Mindfulness Mandala can be pre-drawn or free hand like this one.

Mandala's are popular in many indigenous cultures as a form of Art. Contemporary Mandala's can be created with canvas and Acrylic which is what I have used here. The First people's of North America are famous for the Dream Catcher which is a Mandala another of my favourite Mandala's.

Easy Mandala Designs

Easy Mandala Designs:

I paint mandala's without intending to, they come quite naturally to me. Painting original mandala's is something you can do free hand or you can geometrically mark up your canvas or paper and then fill each section with shapes, lines, doodles, dots or any other symbol for e.g fleur de lis, leaves, flowers etc.

Free hand mandala using Yin and Yang

Mandala Drawing:

This mandala symbolizes my authentic aboriginal heritage. Here you can see if have started in the centre with a dot - a common method. This canvas I marked into section geometrically starting with several circles getting larger each time and then by dividing the circles into pieces of pie - starting with 2 hemispheres then 4 quarters.
I will post this Mandala painting again when it is complete.

geometric designed mandala

Wedding or Engagement Mandala:

This Mandala is inspired by a family members engagement and pending marriage. This mandala is free hand and once again I have started in the centre. The yellow half loops represent "family and friends gathering" as a community. The mandala is a symbol of connection. I will post the completed mandala so my visitors and friends can see how it evolves to the completed state.

Wedding celebration by artist Kerrie Thomsen

Kind wishes

Kerrie