If I were to do this project again, I would spend less time worrying about small details, and more time drawing whatever I felt like drawing. I spent too much time adjusting every little thing, not keeping in mind when the design was printed it would be barely visible because the details were simply too small.
I valued making the colored version of my mandala because I felt that I could tell a story by coloring my black and white mandala. The colored version felt more complete, and it was a relaxing process to fill in all the lines. I loved having uninterrupted time to focus on my art during the day; it was a much needed break from all the chaos at school.
My personal mandala reminded me of how often I overthink everything when I’m working on artwork. Even with my own personal pieces, I tend to obsess over small details and mistakes, when most people don’t even notice them. This project helped remind me that sometimes it is better not overthink anything and let your mind wander.
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