Sharing Inspiration -with Shelby
“Open to me, so that I may open. Provide me with your inspiration. So that I may see mine.” – Rumi
I believe in Synchronicity. I believe you get what you need when you need it most. I enjoy creating prayer flags and decided to continue the series. I knew I was on the right path when the Rumi quote crossed my Twitter feed. It was what I needed when I needed it.
This flag is larger in size than the others in the series. I knew the Artistcellar 12” x 12” Sanskrit Om was perfect for this design. Om is a “seed” mantra and is related to the Third Eye the Sixth chakra. Exploring this chakra, your energy to "see" clearly is heightened. The Third Eye renews our ability to view the world and ourselves with hope for the possibilities of life. Most importantly, your Third Eye is the window to experiencing the feelings of others from their perspective…to revive our ability to empathize with those we meet.
To keep the fabric taut while I worked I covered my poster board with a light coat of spray adhesive and positioned the flag. The weight of the fabric is great and shows the stenciling to its best advantage. I chose colours that symbolize the feeling of serenity and are uplifting to me. Once Om was dried I continued with the rest of the design.
Another advantage of working with Artistcellar stencils is the variety of sizes available. The bottom of the flag is filled with two sizes of the Seafoam stencil. I have been creating collage art on rocks, most recently at my local library. The shape of the stencil reminded me of those rocks and the inspiring quotes our group added to each one. The Halftone Dots added a punch of colour.
Now that the flag is complete it will hang with the others as a daily reminder of the spirit of Om. May we all be open to each other and share what inspires us most.
MATERIALS USED:
- ARTISTCELLAR STENCILS: SANSKRIT OM, HALFTONE DOTS, SEAFOAM
- DECOART: Splendid Gold, Blue Harbor
- DINA WAKLEY MEDIA ACRYLIC: Blushing
- PLAID: Color Shift Blue Violet Flash, Calypso Sky
- DYLUSIONS PAINT: Vibrant Turquoise, Cut Grass, Fresh Lime, London Blue, Crushed Grape, Squeezed Orange, Bubblegum Pink
- REEVES: Bronze, Gold
- NATURAL SPONGE
- PAINTERS TAPE
- POSTER BOARD
- ELMERS SPRAY ADHESIVE
- 7 oz. COTTON DUCK FLAG: 18” X 28”
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