About Kim Bader- Hand painted mandalas

I create hand-painted mandalas on natural birch and pine wood, layering acrylic patterns and colors in a slow, meditative process that mirrors my own journey of healing from trauma. What began in 2015 as a search for alternatives to ADHD medication led me through yoga, somatic embodiment, and nervous system regulation — and ultimately to the grounding rhythm of dot and stroke. Each mandala meets my nervous system exactly where it is, guiding me toward greater coherence between my inner world and my lived experience. For me, mandalas are more than art; they are symbols of wholeness, balance, and beauty born from presence. Each piece becomes a pathway for bottom-up rewiring — uniting brain, mind, body, and spirit in harmony.Read their story