“Wisdom Eyes” with Briana

Buddha Eyes - Also called Wisdom Eyes, this pair of eyes can usually be found depicted on all four sides of the Buddhist shrines known as Stupas. The symbol denotes the all-seeing and omniscient eyes of Buddha and is representative of the Lord’s presence all around. The curly line below the eyes in the middle (where the nose is on a face) is the Sanskrit numeral one that symbolizes the unity of everything and also signifies that the only way to attain enlightenment is through Buddha’s teachings. The dot between the eyes is indicative of the third eye, which represents spiritual awakening.

Source: http://www.ancient-symbols.com/buddhist-symbols.html

I’ve been missing my Dylusions Ink Sprays lately, so I decided to pull them out for this post.

I spritzed three warm colors (red, pink, yellow) on a 9 x 12 piece of 140 lb. watercolor paper.

Next, I placed the Buddha Eyes stencil on the paper and spritzed plain water through it.

There was quite a bit of seepage, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I did the paper towel roll trick again to soak up the extra water. Once I lifted the stencil, I saw a very subtle impression of the Wisdom Eyes.

Can you see it?

It’s kind of cool, but I was hoping for something more. I decided to really add some contrast by adding black acrylic paint through the stencil.

I created a repeat pattern of Buddha Eyes.  (See photo at the top of this post).

 Next, I decided to use only part of the stencil to add more details in the in between spaces. Notice the sideways numeral ones and the third eye dots.

I haven’t decided if I am going to cut this page up into Artist Trading Cards or Journal Cards, or use it as a journal cover, etc. Right now, I simply enjoy looking at it, and don’t mind that it’s also looking at me.

May you enjoy the NEW Tibet Series Stencils. May their symbolism stir your heart and soul to experience more wisdom, compassion, connection, and knowing. May our human consciousness rise up and our oneness continue to be shown. May it be so.

Blessings to you,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts.com