I'm Maureen, The Mandala Lady
My artistic journey began in childhood, fueled by a deep love for creative expression. While my early career focused on computer science and web design, a transformative Reiki session in 1998 and a life-changing trip to Egypt in 1999 reawakened my creative spirit, leading me to discover mandalas. Inspired by their intricate symmetry, I began exploring their deeper meaning and my artistic and intuitive potential.
Now, as The Mandala Lady, my quest is to inspire others to explore their own Divine potential through the simple, yet profound symbolism of the circle—reminding us that we are whole and complete, just as we are.
Now, as The Mandala Lady, my quest is to inspire others to explore their own Divine potential through the simple, yet profound symbolism of the circle—reminding us that we are whole and complete, just as we are.
My Mission
"To transform soul whispers into mandalas and channeled messages—
leading you Home to your True Self"
leading you Home to your True Self"
How I started
The Early Years
I enthusiastically began drawing and crafting at an early age; pretty much anything I could get my hands on. I eagerly awaited birthday and Christmas presents because it usually meant more arts and crafts projects.
During my early adult years, my left brain took center state with computer science, software engineering, web design careers. I enrolled in a smattering of community college art classes as time permitted and learned basic-to-intermediate art techniques which proved to be extremely helpful however I lacked any inspiration to create my own art. Essentially, I was an artist without a subject.
Introduction to Mandalas
Immediately after my first ever Reiki session in 1998, practitioner Jill “ordered” me to go straight to a bookstore to buy some coloring books and crayons, I was ignoring my creative side. She came across so strongly, I just knew I had to follow through.
At first all I could find were cartoon coloring books (this was long before the whole adult coloring craze of 2015). While fun at first, I soon became bored. Also, it’s difficult to add details with crayons, so I moved on to color pencils.
Walking around in my friend’s new age bookstore, I happened upon three mandala coloring books (all by the same author). This was the first I’d ever heard of Mandalas. Seeing all the geometric patterns, I knew right then I had finally found my subject! It was all I could do to keep myself from coloring them all at once. Unfortunately, I soon became bored with them as well. Something was missing, I realized they were too simple. While pondering what to do next, I soon became aware of this soft, gentle voice in my head (VIMH) which said: “create your own.”
I enthusiastically began drawing and crafting at an early age; pretty much anything I could get my hands on. I eagerly awaited birthday and Christmas presents because it usually meant more arts and crafts projects.
During my early adult years, my left brain took center state with computer science, software engineering, web design careers. I enrolled in a smattering of community college art classes as time permitted and learned basic-to-intermediate art techniques which proved to be extremely helpful however I lacked any inspiration to create my own art. Essentially, I was an artist without a subject.
Introduction to Mandalas
Immediately after my first ever Reiki session in 1998, practitioner Jill “ordered” me to go straight to a bookstore to buy some coloring books and crayons, I was ignoring my creative side. She came across so strongly, I just knew I had to follow through.
At first all I could find were cartoon coloring books (this was long before the whole adult coloring craze of 2015). While fun at first, I soon became bored. Also, it’s difficult to add details with crayons, so I moved on to color pencils.
Walking around in my friend’s new age bookstore, I happened upon three mandala coloring books (all by the same author). This was the first I’d ever heard of Mandalas. Seeing all the geometric patterns, I knew right then I had finally found my subject! It was all I could do to keep myself from coloring them all at once. Unfortunately, I soon became bored with them as well. Something was missing, I realized they were too simple. While pondering what to do next, I soon became aware of this soft, gentle voice in my head (VIMH) which said: “create your own.”
A Trip to Egypt
While all this was going on I worked with a hypnotherapist to process some personal issues. At the end of one particular session, my therapist said, “you did such a good job today, I want you to close your eyes and allow yourself to receive a gift. It could be words, colors, objects, or just a sensing. I immediately saw a cobalt blue, two-handled urn with gold trim.
After my session, I drew it out and then like automatic writing, I continued to draw a man in ancient garb holding the urn. I find drawing people to be very difficult for me; this just seemed to flow right onto the paper.
In my next few therapy sessions we explored who this was and the significance of the urn. Long story short, it all lead to ancient Egypt and my incarnation at that time. And no, I wasn’t Cleopatra. I was basically a “gopher” for one of the architects and died tragically sometime in my late teens or early 20s.
Within three months after these session (1999) we traveled to Egypt. Up until this time I struggled with trying to create my own mandalas. It soon became clear to me that this trip would be the catalyst I needed. Everywhere we went the patterns, the hieroglyphs, and the intricate Islamic art triggered all of my senses. Half of our photo album from that trip consists of close-up images of these designs. I became so inspired that while cruising up the Nile on day five, I created my first true mandala.
Making My Own Mandalas
Once home, I began studying everything I could about mandalas: their history, the joy of coloring them, their use for relaxation, their therapeutic nature, as well as their connection to all things Divine. I incorrectly assumed I needed to follow some kind of tradition; however the VIMH said to create designs based on anything that sparks me. At the same time I learned about a co-creating process called “coning” from Perelandra, Ltd, which took my mandala creations to a much higher level of quality and vibration.
My early mandala designs incorporated a variety of Egyptian, architectural, and nature-based symmetrical patterns, with most of them being done with color pencils. Seven years later, I explored asymmetrical mandalas. Around this time I also created my first series of mandala coloring books.
In 2009 after visiting the M.C. Escher exhibit at the Portland (Oregon) Art Museum, I expanded into creating hyperbolic tessellation mandalas. It took my mandala designs up to a whole new level of vibration. These designs create a more 3D curved look, making them more detailed and more interesting to color (IMHO).
For the last eight years or so I expanded my mandala styles (abstract, tibetan, etc), types of media (watercolors, acrylics, markers, pen and ink, mixed media, collage, etc), and surfaces (paper, canvas, canvas board, wood panels, stones, etc) and sizes (1.5”x1.5” to 48”x48”).
While all this was going on I worked with a hypnotherapist to process some personal issues. At the end of one particular session, my therapist said, “you did such a good job today, I want you to close your eyes and allow yourself to receive a gift. It could be words, colors, objects, or just a sensing. I immediately saw a cobalt blue, two-handled urn with gold trim.
After my session, I drew it out and then like automatic writing, I continued to draw a man in ancient garb holding the urn. I find drawing people to be very difficult for me; this just seemed to flow right onto the paper.
In my next few therapy sessions we explored who this was and the significance of the urn. Long story short, it all lead to ancient Egypt and my incarnation at that time. And no, I wasn’t Cleopatra. I was basically a “gopher” for one of the architects and died tragically sometime in my late teens or early 20s.
Within three months after these session (1999) we traveled to Egypt. Up until this time I struggled with trying to create my own mandalas. It soon became clear to me that this trip would be the catalyst I needed. Everywhere we went the patterns, the hieroglyphs, and the intricate Islamic art triggered all of my senses. Half of our photo album from that trip consists of close-up images of these designs. I became so inspired that while cruising up the Nile on day five, I created my first true mandala.
Making My Own Mandalas
Once home, I began studying everything I could about mandalas: their history, the joy of coloring them, their use for relaxation, their therapeutic nature, as well as their connection to all things Divine. I incorrectly assumed I needed to follow some kind of tradition; however the VIMH said to create designs based on anything that sparks me. At the same time I learned about a co-creating process called “coning” from Perelandra, Ltd, which took my mandala creations to a much higher level of quality and vibration.
My early mandala designs incorporated a variety of Egyptian, architectural, and nature-based symmetrical patterns, with most of them being done with color pencils. Seven years later, I explored asymmetrical mandalas. Around this time I also created my first series of mandala coloring books.
In 2009 after visiting the M.C. Escher exhibit at the Portland (Oregon) Art Museum, I expanded into creating hyperbolic tessellation mandalas. It took my mandala designs up to a whole new level of vibration. These designs create a more 3D curved look, making them more detailed and more interesting to color (IMHO).
For the last eight years or so I expanded my mandala styles (abstract, tibetan, etc), types of media (watercolors, acrylics, markers, pen and ink, mixed media, collage, etc), and surfaces (paper, canvas, canvas board, wood panels, stones, etc) and sizes (1.5”x1.5” to 48”x48”).
Mandala Readings
In the background of all this, in 2003 an intuitive workshop practitioner came up to me and shared that I would be doing readings for people. To which I said, “I don’t think so. That’s what other people do.” Seven years later I woke up one morning and thought I think I can do readings for people. I reached out to a couple of friends to test it out and found that there was definitely something to it.
Within a month I set up a table space at my first psychic fair and proceeded to do 7 readings that day. That’s when I realized that “yes, I now do readings”. Over the years I’ve made adjustments and fined tuned my process.
In Summary
With each passing year, I continue to grow and expand as a mandala artist with the intent of inspiring people with a creative way to tap into their own Divine Self and creativity…all around the simple principle of the circle:
In the background of all this, in 2003 an intuitive workshop practitioner came up to me and shared that I would be doing readings for people. To which I said, “I don’t think so. That’s what other people do.” Seven years later I woke up one morning and thought I think I can do readings for people. I reached out to a couple of friends to test it out and found that there was definitely something to it.
Within a month I set up a table space at my first psychic fair and proceeded to do 7 readings that day. That’s when I realized that “yes, I now do readings”. Over the years I’ve made adjustments and fined tuned my process.
In Summary
With each passing year, I continue to grow and expand as a mandala artist with the intent of inspiring people with a creative way to tap into their own Divine Self and creativity…all around the simple principle of the circle:
"We are whole and complete just as we are, with no beginning and no ending."
- Maiah
Mandala Artist Statement
Creating mandalas is far more than coloring pretty patterns within a circle—it is a sacred practice, a calling woven into my spiritual evolution and creative expression. Each design begins with a spark of inspiration, a pattern that beckons me to play—turning it, twisting it, reimagining it in endless ways before I even begin to layer it with color. Often, I revisit a single design multiple times, discovering new depths with each iteration.
This process unfolds in an active meditative state, a collaboration between my higher self, spiritual guides, and the wisdom of nature. Together, we co-create mandalas that serve as portals—reconnecting me to inner peace, joy, and the boundless freedom of my own creativity.
As an extension of my spiritual journey, I invite others to explore their own creative spirit through my work. Every mandala I create is an offering, a shared space for others to color, reflect, and rediscover their own inner harmony. After all, why should I have all the fun?
My Bio
A software engineer turned mystic in 1999, when Reiki and the pyramids cracked open my world, revealing a truth: Everything moves in circles.
Since then, I’ve poured this wisdom into mandalas—as coloring pages for playful healing, sacred art for contemplation, and intuitive maps for those seeking clarity.
Each one is a whispered conversation between geometry and spirit, proclaiming one law: We are already whole. My hands trace what the soul knows; my art is just a reminder.
This process unfolds in an active meditative state, a collaboration between my higher self, spiritual guides, and the wisdom of nature. Together, we co-create mandalas that serve as portals—reconnecting me to inner peace, joy, and the boundless freedom of my own creativity.
As an extension of my spiritual journey, I invite others to explore their own creative spirit through my work. Every mandala I create is an offering, a shared space for others to color, reflect, and rediscover their own inner harmony. After all, why should I have all the fun?
My Bio
A software engineer turned mystic in 1999, when Reiki and the pyramids cracked open my world, revealing a truth: Everything moves in circles.
Since then, I’ve poured this wisdom into mandalas—as coloring pages for playful healing, sacred art for contemplation, and intuitive maps for those seeking clarity.
Each one is a whispered conversation between geometry and spirit, proclaiming one law: We are already whole. My hands trace what the soul knows; my art is just a reminder.