Buddha Painting Workshop (2) Amitabha! (Online)

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Paint your own Buddha Painting that you can hang in your meditation space or gift to someone special! 

This self-paced online class is suitable for anyone who is ready to go on to more advanced techniques. In this class we learn about the importance of values and how to work with a limited palet. If you haven't done my first online Buddha Painting Workshop (1) yet, it might be a good idea to start there! Check out my Quicket link for class details in the link below.

When creating Buddhist art, I'm firstly able to access my own Buddha nature from within me, and secondly, to manifest an energetic container of compassionate intention. 

One brushstroke at a time, as our art becomes something sacred and eminates light to the benefit of all.  

Join me to pay this energy forward as I show you how to paint your own Buddha painting step by step! 

You do not need to be a Buddhist to participate. Any person from any belief orientation can benefit from creating a Buddha painting as Buddhism supports anyone in being a better human being, and that can only alleviate suffering if we practice kindness with compassion. 

Please join my Facebook group THE CREATIVE HEART 

HERE: and share your progress foto's there with us! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/615705242455611/?ref=share

Which Buddha are we painting? 

Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life, is also known as Amitabha, one of the five Cosmic Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism. 

Amitabha (Sanskrit) also known as Amida or Amitayus, is a celestial buddha according to the scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. ... Amitabha means "Infinite Light", and Amitayus means "Infinite Life" so Amitabha is also called "The Buddha of Immeasurable Light and Life". 

Amitabha Buddha Mantra:

"Om Ami Dewa Hrih!" 

Meaning & Benefits. This is the sacred mantra of Buddha Amitabha, which protects you from dangers and obstacles, and overcomes all hindrances to your success at attaining enlightenment. 

When He is depicted standing in art, He is represented with the right hand facing outward also with thumb and forefinger or middle finger touching. This mudra or hand gesture eminates the blessings and light out to all who may need it." ~ Source: Wikipedia 

I will continue to add variations of this art form to this workshop showcase. For more inspiration watch my free open studio videos where I paint 3 other Buddha paintings here: 

Vimeo:

https://vimeo.com/499717197

Materials required: 

Streched canvas or canvas board

A1 (or what ever size you prefer Preferably a portrait shape!) 

Acrylic paint:

Magenta

Phthalo Blue 

Phthalo green

Turquoise 

Cadmium orange

Dioxazine Purple 

Fleuro yellow (neon)

Fleuro pink (neon)

Titanium white 

Zinc white

Black 

Acrylic drawing ink:

Magenta

Orange

Yellow

Blue

Purple 

Turquoise 

Titanium White 

A basic colour wheel selector tool 

Acrylic liquid medium (matt) 

I'm using Mònt Marté, Luckas studio, Dala, IRIS, Dawley Rawney, and Amsterdam Acrylics and Acrylic drawing inks. 

Various brushes

Water containers 

Rags 

Large compass or string to draw a circle with 

Decoupage or printed tissue paper of your choice 

Chalk/charcoal 

T-square or ruler 

Hairdryer to dry paint faster 

For more support join my Facebook group THE CREATIVE HEART 

HERE: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/615705242455611/?ref=share

Get more online courses here:

https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/31694-gideon-busqut-craucamp/