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WHY CIRCLES

4/8/2025

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WHY CIRCLE?
I used tondo canvases.
Circle is a very ancient and universal symbol that can have different meanings depending on the context and culture:
  • The cyclical nature of the universe and life, such as the seasons, the day and night, the birth and death, etc.
  • The protection, inclusion, and wholeness of the self and the divine, as the circle has no gaps or edges, and encompasses everything within it.
  • The focus and transformation of energy or matter, as the circle is a shape that can concentrate or radiate force in all directions.
  • The eternity, infinity, and perfection of the circle, as it has no beginning and no end, and is symmetrical and balanced.

MY INSPIRATION:

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​Marc Chagall (1887-1985), the ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1964 

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Charles de Lafosse (1636-1716), Sunrise Painting

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Charles de Lafosse - The Chariot of Apollo ceiling painting

Also I love old maps: 

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Studies and notebooks

4/8/2025

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Why Daily Sketching Matters – Even Just a Little
I developed a habit of sketching every day, even just a few minutes, makes a big difference. It keeps your creative muscles active, and training your eyes to really see. 

Let’s be real: not every day is a “masterpiece” kind of day. Sometimes you’re inspired, other times you can barely find your pencil under a pile of snacks. But here’s the thing—daily sketching matters.

Plus, sketchbooks don’t judge. They welcome your weird ideas, your wobbly lines, your “abstract” doodles that might actually just be breakfast. And over time? Those five-minute scribbles become the foundation of serious progress—and some seriously entertaining pages.
So go ahead. Draw something. Anything. Even a badly drawn banana has artistic value (probably). The point is, you’re doing it. And that’s awesome.
So don’t wait for the perfect moment or a big idea. Just open your sketchbook and draw something—anything. The magic is in showing up.
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    Irina Mc Auley, visual artist from Ireland. 

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