Triple Goddess Mandala by Marg Thomson
The Maiden, The Mother and The Crone
From the original acrylic on 100cm x 100cm canvas. Metallic and glitter overlays…
I started this mandala the week before one of my close girl friends was diagnosed with lung cancer and finished four months later – the week after she died. It was a hugely cathartic work and the three phases of the goddess reflect the changes in me over the years. I have been the warrior maiden; mothered my child and have entered into the spiritual crone phase of my life…
This is a work in progress. Every year I add something to the picture as it reflects my journey through this life.
Bright Blessings to all:)

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silveraya
wow, extraordinary work, well put together and painted, each of the women are so representative and beautiful, great balance
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you:)
Anne van Alkemade
It’s very beautiful and I can see the emotion that has been mixed in with the paint.
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you:)
RMonroe
Excellent, a powerful and emotional work of art!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you:)
Marion Chapman
this is amazingly beautiful and the colour balance is superb.
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much:)
Helene Kippert
Beautiful work!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much:)
Mara Panich
Such a wonderful representation of the triple goddess. Well done.
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much:)
Mysticmoon
What a beautiful strong painting. So well done.
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much:)
Maya -
Thank you for sharing your journey with this mandala. It is so beautiful!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you maya
Aloramyst
Awesome work!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you aloramyst:)
shellylady
Wow that is .. AWESOME.. beautiful work very well done! ok to the favourites it is!
fullcirclemand... replied
you are so kind:) thank you so much:)
Shelleymay
All of the above and then some…...lovely
fullcirclemand... replied
Many Thanks, Shelley:)
FAIRIEWOMAN1
Your work is great, the colors glow as if alive. I think this one is my favorite, but its difficult to make a choice!
fullcirclemand... replied
many many thanks Helena:) xoxox
danita clark
An inspiring art work depicting a strong centre, it is absolutely beautiful.
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank You Danita:)
linskudd
Marvellous work. I, too, am in the crone stage of my life – but – find I have more time to spend on the luxuries (grandchildren, garden, art, justing “being” me). Love this work.
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much:)
Peter Harpley
I love them all ! I’ll favourite this so I can find you again when my boat comes in and I can fill my apartment with all this lovely work! (No sign of it on the horizon yet so sincere as my desire is, please don’t bank on it). Peter
fullcirclemand... replied
LOL darl – still waiting for that cruise ship to come into port meself! Think I’ll give up and go build a boat instead:)
Francine Dufou...
Very inspiring.
fullcirclemand... replied
thanks francine:)
JRobin Whitley
Oh WOW! This is great!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much jrobin :)
midnightdreamer
Maiden, Mother, Crone, so beautifully creative! I love it!
Peace Always,
Leah ♥
fullcirclemand... replied
Blessed Be:) midnightdreamer:)
JenLand
Okay, I don’t know if it’s fair to have a favorite – our creations are like our children – but I love this one of the three phases of the goddess. So beautiful that you worked on this through your friend’s passing…......... blessings to her and you
fullcirclemand... replied
I think its perfectly fair to have a favourite – mine keeps changing all the time LOL! Blessings to you too, Jen and thanks for dropping by:)
Jewd
This is fantastic, I love the powerful mythology embedded in each image…
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks so much Jewd – your input is greatly valued:)
Wendy Slee
I Hope it eased you through those months beside your friend on her own transition…... what a fabulous work of art and so symbolic and powerful….it holds great meaning for each and every one of us on this journey through the three stages of woman…..
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank You Wendy – it is an amazing journey:)
peyote
incredibly beautiful :) xXx
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks peyote!
Cheryle
This is a stunning image. I also find it hard to choose with your beautiful collection of images. Thankyou for sharing your work with us,
Cheryle
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks heaps Cheryle – I love visiting your pages as well:)
Al Neaimi
stunning work .
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much – you are most kind:)
CherrieB
A beautyful image, i must have missed it when it first went up, this is amazing and the tripel goddess is one of those images i love to see as everyone approachs it in there own way, and i like this one a lot
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Cherrie:)
Ciska
This one kept drawing me to it, but I didn’t want to look at it, not sure why, it has strength, power and love, beautiful work, as all your work!!!!
fullcirclemand... replied
ah ciska! the mandala reflects us… in all ways… perhaps there is something about yourself you are not willing to look at yet…
thank you for your empowering praise:)
Sharon Mau
Beautiful colours and wonderful depth and dimension, this is a beautiful and empowering work of art. I love the symbolic imagery.
fullcirclemand... replied
You honour me with your praise! happy new year:)
Evita
Absolutely beautiful and a very strong representation of the triple goddess!! A magnificent artwork! :D
fullcirclemand... replied
Evita – thank you so much – your high praise is much appreciated:) Happy new year:)
Rebecca Bryson
OMG love it, love it, love it…have to have one…gimme a little bit of time money is tight right now, but gotta have this on my wall!! Absolutely stunning!
fullcirclemand... replied
Oh Rebecca – thank you:) you make this old woman feel rather special:) happy new year:)
Rebecca Bryson
I am no spring chicken myself and Happy New Year to you too!
fullcirclemand... replied
happy new year to you too hon:) xoxox
Evita
A happy and safe 2009 to you and yours!!! :D
fullcirclemand... replied
and to you and yours Evita:)
Donna Raymond
beautiful work sister!!! i love the expression on the maidens face and her eyes are just enchanting!!!! keep doin what you love!!!
peace
D*
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you Donna:) Happy New Year:)
louisegreen
A beautiful representation of the goddess, great work.
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you Louise:)
valzart
Aww wonderfully enchanting work here sweetheART ;} happy hugglez
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks so much Val:)
theyellowfury
Fantastic. Very celtic.

fullcirclemand... replied
I looked, I liked, I joined LOL – Thanks so much for dropping by and for your kind comments:)
Mark Peterson
Nice artwork!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you:)
Alexandra Felgate
A stunning mandala with an amazing story behind it! The maiden, mother & crone theme really resonates with me!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much Alexandra:) the theme resonates with me, as well
Larry Trupp
I commend you on your AMAZING work here, nicely done indeed
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks for the commendation Larry! It is deeply appreciated:)
Simon Aberle
Beautiful work, great colours, and amazing patience and persistance for this much detail
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks for your wonderful praise, Simon:)
Junior Mclean
awesome!!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Junior!
ellamental
Your work is astounding!!!!!!!!!!
fullcirclemand... replied
You are so kind ella:) thank you so much:) I feel the same way about yours:)
frogster
Wonderful work on this
fullcirclemand... replied
thank You:)
blamo
every expressive and symbolic …......... love it i am glad my parachute opened it was a long way to drop …................. lol
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you blamo:) you have to believe the parachute will open lol – so zen lol
Junior Mclean
cool!!
fullcirclemand... replied
thanks junior:)
LoneAngel
nice one!!
fullcirclemand... replied
thanks lone angel:)
Dawnsky2
well done, what a marvelous piece of work :)
fullcirclemand... replied
dawnsky2 – thank you:)
coffeetea
love the triple… great!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much:)
Lyn Higgs
so beautiful ; D
fullcirclemand... replied
thanks Lyn:)
darkestartist
impressive and fantastic. wonderful work!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks darkestartist (Jennifer) :)
jewelskings
Your Host’s would like to Congratulate you on being featured in the Globes, Spheres and Curves Group! Yeah!

03-06-09
fullcirclemand... replied
Why thank you so much! I am honoured! YAY!
zooreka
Interesting piece – I like the further compartmentalization of the trinity through use of the triskele. Interesting Celtic/Pagan Connections there.
Beautiful Mandala!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you – yes, the connections grow more interesting every year lol
ToastedGhost
Oh how wonderful
beautiful work
excellent design
Very powerful!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you kind sir:) Your praise is greatly appreciated:)
Anne McGinn
This is brilliant and so very tender … I love the triple goddess image … for we embody all of them…. I too am in my crone stage….but I feel like such a child much of the time! I guess she will always be with me…. lovely work
fullcirclemand... replied
The child within us all will play forever if we simply allow her to. And that is a blessing:) My spiritual crone (not quite in the physical yet lol) has been with me for a number of years now, but the mother aspect is still present and strong. I find myself on the cusp of them all and can now appreciate the further meaning of the triskele balanced centre -
we can walk in all aspects of the goddess, not just stay confined to one…
thank you for your beautiful comment Anne:)
Matt Bottos
Brillant artwork that really radiates! Thanks for sharing something so personal. I’m not too sure what the tripple goddess theme is but its sounds interesting. I think I’ll look into it some more.
fullcirclemand... replied
just google it darl:) thanks for your lovely comments:)
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous ;
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Scott:) Thanks for dropping by
MoonSpiral
Would love to have you and your awesome art in our new group THE DIVINE FEMININE!!!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you so much:) I’m honoured for the invite and the comment:)
MoonSpiral
fullcirclemand... replied
WOW! Thank you so MUCH! I’m truly honoured:)
burntblue
this is exquisite. love it completely!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank YOU!
Apostle
Only yesterday I came across an article about mandalas which has drawn my interest. How lovely to come across yours after you leaving me a comment. All your work is wonderful, this one particular beautiful given the multiple layers and meaning.
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much – mandalas are a true gift:) xoxox
colorblind
whoa this is breathtaking
what skills you pose truly you are one with artistic abilities that must be marveled at
an awesome tribute and representation of your life
i love the detial the colors
and craftsman ship
truly astounding
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you SO MUCH:)
Sally Omar
Stunning…absolutely stunning!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Sally – blessed be:) xoxoxox
DevineDayDreams
This is So very beautiful!! and wonderful that it’s always in progress, beautiful dedication to your friend…..XXX!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much Daisy – it means a lot to me this work – it is me – always in flux, always changing, echoing the passage of time in all women and CELEBRATING the changes! Blessings xoxox
smallfox
This is wonderful! Colours, composition! And then there’s just the depicition of these three archetypal forces at work and it’s all held together so well, bringing all the elements into one life. FAVOURITE!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much smallfox! Its so wonderful how this image inspires so much passion in so many people:)
Mojca Savicki
have to take time and look through your beautiful mandalas….
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Mojca – there are quite a few :):) xoxox
Carol Berliner
Awesome!! Instant fav!!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you from my heart Carol:)
bubbleblue
Excellent work
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you bubbleblue and thanks so much for visiting:)
elenaoleniuc
Splendid work !
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks so much elenaoleniuc:)
DevineDayDreams
Congratulations on the feature!!!!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Daisy! much appreciated:) xoxox
linaji
CAN I TELL YOU.. I so missed your comment on my site.. I am completely amazed at your work and what you have accomplished. thank you for the lovely obervation.. I see by this work which captivated me the first time I laid eyes on it, that you are a deep and loving Soul.
I have my eyes on you now.. so very wonderful to meet you.
fullcirclemand... replied
and you too hon:) thank you from my heart:) xoxox
Karen Tillotson
Absolutely wonderful work of an evolutionary journey so personal to you… yet still shared by all….wishing the best of times to you as you continue your work “in progess”...x
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks so much Karen – lovely comments:) so appreciated:) xox
Margaret Harris
Beautiful work!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks Margaret:) glad you found the time to stop by:) xox
CaseyRampant
Powerful and beautiful. I really appreciate the color balance and migration. My mother is a crone, and she participates so fully with all of my children. She takes my two daughters to Summer Solstice. Blessed be!
fullcirclemand... replied
Blessed Be sister:) Thank you for stopping by – I read your profile with much interest – I love quantum physics! And your mum sounds great:) xox
F.A. Moore
The colors and overall balance of the piece are amazing. It’s truly special.
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you most kindly hon:) xox
Dawnsky2
Congratulations, your image has been

fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you so much:) Blessed Be:) xox
dawndavies
many congrats on being featured, dawnx
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks so much Dawn – most appreciated:) xox
ElYPares
Congrats on features. So well deserved.
fullcirclemand... replied
Many many thanks:) Nice of you to stop by:) xox
Philip Gresham
Excellent work.
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks heaps, philip:) xoxox
Lynnette Shelley
21st Century Celts
fullcirclemand... replied
Many thanks Lynnette – that is a brilliant feature avatar! xoxox Marg
Sharon Mau
This is one of my many favourites of your beautiful works of art!!
fullcirclemand... replied
Thank you – this too, is one of my favourites in the mandalas – perhaps because each year it brings some new dawning light understanding to my journey:) xoxox
Sharon Mau
fullcirclemand... replied
You honour me and I thank you:) xoxox
deepbluwater
So many well deserved comments of high praise here for this deeply thoughtful & beautiful mandala. Simply stunning work…. so special…
fullcirclemand... replied
thanks blu – theres not a day goes by when I don’t look at this work and give thanks… xoxox
terezadelpilar
unbelievable beauty Marg! this is so special, so well done.
fullcirclemand... replied
thanks so much ter:) xoxox
mrscarlotta
What a brilliant concept gorgeous, love it xxxxxxxxxxx
fullcirclemand... replied
Many thanks carlotta! blessed be:) xoxox
Robin Monroe
Divine…love this:)
fullcirclemand... replied
Thanks so much, Robin:) xoxox
johannesfrank
interesting and well made!!
fullcirclemand... replied
thank you for your interesting comment darl:) xoxox
luanda
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! WONDROUS! Congrats 4 all these well deserved features! How are U doing,mate? LOVE this one! Instant fav! See U soon! Luv, DANIELA
fullcirclemand... replied
Daniela darling – I have stalled completely – no enthusiasm, no direction, no belief, no joy in anything… its just a phase to be experienced and FELT so that when once again the universe floods my life with miraculous opportunites I can APPRECIATE and accept them with an open and honest heart. Bless you sister:) Marg
luanda
I can’t wait to see ur fantastic works again and the life U can show throughout ur works…Sometimes can happen we need a rest… Even though it could seem to be a blue one…we need it to appreciate life again and the world which surrounds us…So…WECOME BACK; darling! LOVE YA Marg! *SEE U SOON! I miss U! Luv, DANIELA
fullcirclemand... replied 2 days ago
Thanks Daniela – sorry, have been absent again… missed your comment so better late than never:) Thank you gorgeous girl:) xoxox
Catriona Hamilton 3 days ago
Beautiful,I too have a empathy with the triple godess,the symbol is in my daily life,I am very much the mother, as the wheel turns I am not that far from the crone but forever a child. The details are awesome well done on such an inspirational piece….blessed be x
fullcirclemand... replied 2 days ago
Bright Blessings, spirit sister:) xoxox