Painting on canvas is not the only way to create a stunning work of art.

Based in British Columbia,Elspeth McLeanchannels her love of nature andmandalasinto exquisiterock paintings.

While there, I found a few beautifully round stones.

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

They intrigued me, and an idea began to flourish, she explains to My Modern Met.

Eventually, this resulted in a series of rock paintings that can be held in a person’s palm.

These variations are meant to echo the beauty found in nature.

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

I draw my inspiration from life around me, McLean continues.

Color and playing with color combinations is a big influence in my more abstract works and mandala stones.

I am always searching and exploring color in new and different ways.

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

British Columbia-based artist Elspeth McLean transforms found ocean stones into colorful works of art.

She covers these smooth rocks with colorful mandala designs.

Each one is composed of numerous dots in varying sizes and hues.

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

These patterns and color combinations echo the beauty of our environment.

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean

Mandala Stones by Elspeth McLean