Turtle-inspired Bucky Mandala

I've been away for the last 10 days on a much deserved and long-awaited vacation. It's been 3.5 years! During this time, I drew very little, trying to find inspiration on my surroundings rather than on well known tangles.

This picture was inspired by the idea of a turtle. It just so happens that the turtle (or tortoise) is a symbol of perseverance and resilience, something we all could use a little more of in our lives. The shell of the turtle reminded me of the tangle Bucky, a tangle I haven't used very much at all.

I used a modified version of Bucky - the hexagonal fragment is quite beautiful. Here's a step-out of the freeform mandala:

And here is a close-up image for you to inspect:

Feel free to pin or share these images. Copyright 2023 Eni Oken

 
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