With this project you will be focusing on creating a mandala using natural objects

like stones, leaves, flowers, and twigs. 1. Start by gathering natural objects as stated above.

They can all be the same or different! Make sure you are not hurting any plants and that you have permission to pick them by the owners.

2. Create a flat surface for yourself no smaller than the size of 1 foot by 1 foot. You can prepare a background for yourself. Is it your beautiful wood or tiled floors? Or is it colored paper or a patterned bed sheet? Have the background go with the natural items you picked.

3. Now start by creating a mandala design. A mandala is a circularly rhythmed design created to achieve a flowing continuous meditative piece. Place your objects using circular symmetry while keeping in mind the movement and continuity.

TOPIC-Nature

Mandala

Don’t forget to use this circular symmetry to create your natural mandala design in a BALANCED way. If you decide to create your piece outdoors, consider the wind as a factor. Try to use VARIETY when picking your natural items, as well as PROPORTION to vary the size of your items. Gather your items and keep in mind- UNITY, how well do the colors/shapes/textures of the leaves, rocks, flowers, twigs play off of one another. Do you want bigger leaves as your base to start your design on top of? Do you have any other natural elements you can add such as crystals or butterfly wings? ALL items must have originated in nature. (no fake butterfly wings for example).

Assignment 7BE SURE TO USE THE DISTANCE LEARNING PROCEDURES TO SUBMIT YOUR PIECES!

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REQUIREMENTS1. Focus on Balance (Circular Symmetry), Variety, Proportion, Unity2. 2 + hours of work on 1 or more Nature Mandala Design

a. At least 1 foot by 1 foot (or larger)b. You can just set it in place for the photos or secure it if you’d likec. Anyone with access to one tree, one plant, etc., can do this project! Wear a mask and

go around the outside of your house and gather your items.3. Take 3 photos (that are renamed correctly)

a. One photo of you in-progress working on the mandala (picking items or designing)b. One photo of you with the final artworkc. One photo of the final artwork (straight down/over as pictures show- no shadows!)

IDEAS/REMINDERS/TIPS/HINTS*Be creative! Be imaginative! Listen to music, let your mind flow into the design.*Gather more items than you may need for options! Maybe choose a scheme (color? texture? plant?).*Have a background set up underneath your mandala design that connects to the overall aesthetic.*Move the items around in one area before committing to an ultimate design.*Step back from the artwork and see what is working and what isn’t. Can you make it more interesting by layering something or rotating something? Can you divide up one flower into individual petals or rip leaves to create new shapes?

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