Red Clematis I, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder Thanks to those who have supported the Flower Mandalas Project. Your pledges are greatly appreciated! The “Fifty-Two Flower Mandalas” book has been a six-year effort. Completing this book moves me one step closer to starting a foundation for promoting art as a healing and transformative process, which is my eventual goal. The current Project is 2/3 to making its goal, greatly increasing the odds that…
52 Flower Mandalas or a Cup of Coffee?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phototransformations/the-flower-mandalas-project Thousands of you have been enjoying my Flower Mandala images for years. More than 1,000 have downloaded my free 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver. Many have also asked, “When are you going to finish that book?” Well, the answer depends, in large part, on you. First, thanks to those of you who have already contributed to my Flower Mandalas Project on Kickstarter.com. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phototransformations/the-flower-mandalas-project To the rest of my Flower Mandalas fans, I ask…
Flower Mandala: White Clematis I, and another Kickstarter request
White Clematis I, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A local clematis, seen at a Boston flower show. Please support this work by contributing to my Kickstarter fundraiser: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phototransformations/the-flower-mandalas-project The fundraiser ends September 14th. If the project is funded before then, every pledge, even $1, will receive, minimally, a unique Kickstarter-only “Fifty-Two Flower Mandalas” screensaver. If the goal is not met by September 14th, the project won’t be funded at all. So, please help…
Flower Mandalas Project: Tell Your Friends!
The Flower Mandalas Project forges ahead, but it still has a ways to go. At this moment (Thursday morning, 9:30am), the Project still needs an additional $4,040 to make the long-awaited ‘Fifty-Two Flower Mandalas’ book a reality! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phototransformations/the-flower-mandalas-project Some of you have already pledged or reached out to your friends. If you haven’t, please do so now! There are great perks, even for a small pledge. In addition to prints, cards, and books,…
UPDATE: ‘Flower Mandalas Project’ Backer Rewards
UPDATE: Flower Mandalas Project Backer Rewards Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. – Carl Jung http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phototransformations/the-flower-mandalas-project Thank you for your contributions and support so far. Just a note to let you know that I have added a new Backer Reward. A $65 contribution gets you a signed 8″x8″ softcover copy of the book as well as a “Thanks” on…
UPDATE: ‘Fifty-Two Flower Mandalas’ Book Design
UPDATE: ‘Fifty-Two Flower Mandalas’ Book Design I’ve uploaded a PDF of the current Book design. I’m interested in your responses, including ideas for improvement. Each Concept is covered in four pages: – Chapter opening page – Two-page center spread – Related personal essay Here’s the design: Design Template.pdf Please support this project! And please make your comments in the Comments section of the project, rather than in this blog. Here’s a link to the…
The Flower Mandalas Project Needs You!
The Flower Mandalas Project Needs Your Help! Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. – Carl Jung http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phototransformations/the-flower-mandalas-project As you may know, I have been making Flower Mandalas for the last several years. At first, they helped me with inner healing and self-discovery. Later, I began to share them with others. From feedback here and on my Facebook fan page…
Flower Mandala: Violet Beach Rose I
Violet Beach Rose I, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A local beach rose, converted to black-and-white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: White Daisy I, B&W
White Daisy I, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A local daisy that seemed perfect to me, abstracted and converted to black and white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the “15 Flower Mandalas” screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: White Daisy I
White Daisy I, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A local daisy that seemed perfect to me, abstracted. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the “15 Flower Mandalas” screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Dandelion VII, B&W
Dandelion VII, B&W. Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A dandelion, somewhat elevated (I hope), and converted to black and white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the “15 Flower Mandalas” screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Dandelion VII
Dandelion VII, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A dandelion, somewhat elevated (I hope). More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the “15 Flower Mandalas” screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Pale Yellow Gerbera Daisy VI
Pale Yellow Gerbera Daisy VI, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A Gerbera Daisy, taken last summer, converted to B&W. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the “15 Flower Mandalas” screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Sea Fig I, B&W
Sea Fig I, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A Sea Fig, taken in St. Petersburg, Florida, a couple of springs ago. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Sunflower Moulin Rouge VII, swirled, B&W
Sunflower Moulin Rouge VII, swirled, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A sunflower from a garden around the corner, at the end of last summer. Converted to black-and-white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandalas: Tulip ‘Peach Blossom’ II, B&W and Color
Tulip Peach Blossom II, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder Tulip Peach Blossom II, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A complex tulip from a garden around the corner. Converted to black-and-white as well as the original color image. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication.…
Flower Mandala: Red Dahlia III
Red Dahlia III, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A dramatic Red Dahlia, taken in Rockport, MA, last summer, converted to black-and-white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’ I, B&W
Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’ I, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A lovely Rudbeckia, converted to black-and-white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Violet Dahlia I, B&W
Violet Dahlia I, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A dahlia from a garden in Rockport, MA, converted to black-and-white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com
Flower Mandala: Violet Cosmos II, B&W
Violet Cosmos II, B&W, Copyright 2011 David J. Bookbinder A cosmos from around the corner, converted to black-and-white. More anon, -David David J. Bookbinder, LMHC Discussion: Facebook Flower Mandalas page Request the 15 Flower Mandalas screensaver (Windows only): Fifteen Flower Mandalas © 2011, David J. Bookbinder. All rights reserved. Permission required for publication. Images available for licensing. davidbookbinder.com