When I learned about the Mandala assignment, I was confused and unsure of what a mandala was and why we were building one. I quickly learned when I started constructing the mandala on illustrator, as it allowed me to combine my art skills with my interests outside of the classroom. Building the mandala also taught me how to relax in my art. The process of watching my patterns and ideas spread out into a full circle was extremely satisfying. What helped spark my creativity was when I made the transition of thinking of the Mandala as a classwork assignment to my personal design.
When I built the Mandala, I learned what was valued to me. I chose to draw nature, which is a way for me to relax especially during quarantine. From bottom to up, I have feathers, mountains, space, ocean, then leaves. I realized how much nature reflected who I am as a person, and my Mandala is a reflection of my love for nature. I hope to produce more mandalas similar to what I was able to build in the future.
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