Mandala Software That Works On A Mac!

I have wanted to get a Mandala software for some time but there never seemed to be any made that would work on my Mac. I am pleased to be able to say that now there is a program for Macs too! AS I was aimlessly browsing last evening I stumbled upon this software and, in a moment of total abandon, I paid for it. I should not have done that right now when money is tight - and I am experiencing a bit of guilt - but that's neither here nor there. The software is intuitive - these are the first two, albeit not that beautiful, mandala I have made. There is a full color palette available but I chose to just use black and white. The shapes are deceptively simple - but, when you adjust the slides you get a mind bogeling array of possibilities. I am envisioning many hours hours spent in the zen of mandala construction!

Okay - so here is the place to go for this magical mandala software - that works on Macs!!!

A New Mandala & Some Great New Acrylic Inks

By now many of you must know what an incurable art supply junkie I am! I buy art supplies rather than clothes, food or household objects. I love being surrounded by art supplies - which, of course, includes those supplies related to quilting, felting and knitting as well as to painting and drawing!

I found these fabulous new acrylic inks made by Liquitex and, of course, I had to have the whole range of 30 available colors. I sold some pens to be able to buy the inks - so as not to upset my inner exchequer! I am happy to say that it was a good exchange too. These inks are rich - saturated colors. They work really well with dip pens - and, of course, brushes. The color range is quite complete and the metallic colors are truly beautiful! I searched for the best prices and found that my usual purveyor of choice (DickBlick) had the best pricing for these inks. Here is the link to Liquitex - see what they say about their new inks. Joggles, one of my favorite craft and class suppliers is also now selling them - go here to see what they have. Liquitex says that you can use these inks on fabric - although I have not yet tried them for that. Maybe today I will though. I think that they would heat set some but am not sure that they would hold up to much washing. Then again - I really need to test their washability I guess!

A new Mandala piece I just finished - it's 9". I have been drawn to very earthy colors lately -I find them to be very calming - helps me get more centered. Hummm Is that really possible ??!

The metallics are rich and vibrant.