What does Peace mean to you?

I am working with the United Nations on a Global Peace Art Project- Mandalas Sacred Art.
The Mandala's created would go into a book.
Titled: What does Peace mean to you?
For the United Nations. Proceeds from the sale of the book would go back to the UN for funding Global Peace.

Question Asked (when creating your image): What does Peace Mean To You?
On back in pencil write: First Name, Age, Where Created- Country, When- Date, Affect- What did you feel when you created this image? Story, Does your Image have a story? Name of Image

Example: Melissa, 38, USA, Hope, My Hope is that Peace is Actualized during my life time Globally, Peace World Wide
Materials needed:1 sheet- 11x14 white computer paper, colored pencils, black circle on paper
(Circle 7 inch diameter)

Directions to Create Mandala: Sit with Materials and think about question being asked? Then take your time and begin drawing. This is non judgmental. Anything that you create is okay. No one way is correct. Every ones art will be different and that is Okay.

We are gathering Mandala Images from all over the world from all different ages.
Using:The Same Material. Asking the Same Question and Receiving: Different Images from Different People all over the world. The name of Each Country will be used who contributed to the final book. What does Peace Mean to You? to help fund the United Nations Global Peace Project

Could this be something that you could help with?


Release Form:

Mandala Art Work

What does Peace Mean to you?

All of the material used will be the same.

The Question Asked to create art work will be the same.

Art work will Vary from person to person.

Consent to Exhibit and or to Publicize Art Work

I hereby authorize Mrs. Ayr and Mrs. Woolf, to photograph, film, videotape, photocopy, place on the web, publish in a future book my art work in connection with this Mandala.

I hereby release and hold harmless Mrs. Ayr and Mrs. Woolf from any and all claims or demands whatsoever arising by reason of this authorization or the subsequent use of any information conveyed, any exhibition of art work, any photography taken, film, videotape, reprint, web use or future book publication of art works or any publicity used pursuant to this authorization.

I donate my art 100% and I relinquish the copy write for the Art work donated. I do not wish for anything in return.

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Name: Print and Sign

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Age and Date and Country where Art work was created

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Affect- Emotion felt while creating image? Name of Image?

If artist is a minor A Parent needs to sing on behalf of child

Names will be with held from artwork to protect the privacy of the individual. First Name Initial, Age and Title of Mandala Art work will be used with the signed permission from the Artist. Images from the Art work will be collected. Selected Mandala Images will be used.

Intention for this Mandala Art work is to create a Book for the United Nations Global Peace Project to help fund Global Peace.

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To save on Paper the Mandala could be created on the reverse of the Release Form

Simplest thing to create a circle template is to use a paper plate, if a compass is not available.

Materiel Needed: Colored Pencils and White 11x14 Paper

Melissa Ayr - Releases Painting "Pink Whip"

"Pink Whip"
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
48 x 36 x 1½

"Pink Whip" was created in 2009 and was the inspiration that led Melissa into creating "Wild Thing". This artwork was responsible for transitioning the cloud-like color blends Melissa had been focused on into a Jackson Pollock driven creative free for all. Melissa maintains a robust presence of the color pink whilst orange and yellow tease the canvas with complementary style. This artwork was recently sold to one of Dallas' premiere art collectors.

Melissa Ayr

Melissa Ayr

Melissa Ayr - Releases Painting Monarch

"Monarch"
Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
48" x 96" x 3"

"Monarch" is the latest painting produced by prolific abstract artist Melissa Ayr. Monarch represents the transition from somber funk to joyous exuberance. Melissa Ayr has always been inspired by Pablo Picasso and originally worked to produce an homage to Picasso with this large eight foot canvas. Underneath the many layers of paint on this painting is a sketch of Picasso's 'Guernica' done in purple soft chalk pastel. The spirit of Picasso was present.

While inspired by Picasso, Melissa's mood was more focused on the free flowing energy of the music she heard in her studio. During the painting of this piece Melissa was listening to Black Eye Peas and was dancing to "Imma Be" at her peak of inspiration. Her painting transformed from 'Guernica' to 'Monarch' and drove forward an extension of Melissa's unique colorful style.

This painting employs several techniques and media. While keeping true to painting with her body, she also uncovered a new method to produce powerful poignant splatters across the divide of the canvas frame. This piece is a true multimedia journey as Melissa worked Oil, Acrylic, Latex, Gloss, and Soft Chalk Pastel into the custom made hand stretched natural cotton duct canvas.

This piece was created during the months of March and April of 2010 in Melissa's studio, as well as, plein air. While outside a butterfly flew by and landed on the canvas, which inspired the name 'Monarch'.

Melissa Ayr - Biography

Melissa Ayr, born in New York, is an abstract painter that paints with energy, emotion and color and she refuses to conform to standard art rules. She incorporates high energy, fluidity, growth and life. She changes her environment and uses the materials around her to create her art in the moment. From oils, to acrylics, to inks, to chalks, to watercolors, each painting is original and inspired by the energy of the moment and each piece has a story. Melissa's art is mostly created using her fingers, hands, breasts, and her body. She will occasionally use brushes but prefers to push the edge of painting by using her body and an endless variation of objects and materials. Melissa continues to push the boundaries of abstract art just as those who influenced her. Melissa is inspired by the lives and art of Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, Frankenthaler, Chagall, Da Vinci, Monet, & Degas. Melissa has worked with some brilliant creative minds in the art world. While living in Lake Tahoe she did plein air paintings with David DA Russo a student of Pablo Picasso. Picasso taught David to create and create and create. Melissa learned that the number one rule in being an artist is to always create art.

Melissa has been painting her whole life. From the early age of 3 she began painting under the watchful eye of her creative family. Melissa's Mother had a keen sense for fashion and design and was accepted into the New York School of Design. Her Mother's plans to become a designer turned to motherhood at the early age of 17. Melissa's Grandfather was also an artist and she feels lucky to have the support and encouragement of her family from early on. She knew at a very young age that she was going make art a lifetime endeavor. “Ever since I was a child, my dream was to become a renowned artist; it's the dream that drives me.”

At a young age Melissa had a near death experience. Melissa was hit by a car while crossing the street in San Francisco and was in a coma for a week. While in her coma Melissa was personally asked by God if she wanted to live or if she wanted to die. Melissa chose to live! This life altering experience provides an overflowing source of creativity to Melissa’s art.

Melissa states “I am here to create art. I am here to touch others with art. I am thankful to be alive and I paint with passion. The energy that flows throughout my body is put into my body of artwork. I am always striving to capture the feeling, depth and flow of the moment. My desire is for a person to relax and let their mind wander and refresh as they look at the artwork. Life is precious. Let your imagination run wild. “

Melissa’s art has been sought after for private collections and has a client base in France, UK, Sweden, Australia, China and the United States. Melissa has recently exhibited as the sole American artist featured at The Wild Foundation 2009 World Congress in Yucatan, Mexico. This event held esteemed representation by Dr. Jane Goodall and the President of Mexico. Melissa has also been invited to be the sole artist at the NFL All-Star Celebrity Super bowl Bash in Florida which is raising funds to build a new hospital in Haiti.

To Melissa Ayr, art represents much more than just painting on canvas. Art is a lifestyle — an experience that transcends the everyday and raises expectations. Ayr art represents quality, and luxury the world over. Knowing this, Melissa's commitment to excellence in quality, color and composition has made a natural pursuit of advancing the areas of abstraction, self expression, pure creativity and of course, expanding the art of painting. From the custom made and hand stretched canvas to the finest paints and mediums that allow the art to endure the test of time.

Melissa invites you to learn more about her passion, her unique style, and her dedication to her clients.

Art art everywhere

Hello~

Have you noticed that there is a upserge in the art market??? Artist are getting their art work out there and SOLD.

It is wonderful when you can do something that you love to do and others appreciate it.

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Have a Merry Christmas!

" Let you Immagination Run Wild." TM

Melissa AYR

http://www.melissaayr.com/

Melissa Ayr Artist

Facebook Melissa Ayr: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, more talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”"Marianna Williamson

I painted an image that I donated to the Tennnisee State Womens Center 2007 with this empowering quote by Marianna Williamson. TS is where Oprah went to school and Quincy Jones.