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.

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.

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.

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.

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