Thousands of Candles

By Mattie, aged 12 from The Ilfracombe Academy

Thousands of Candles

I have chosen a theme “inspiring” because I really like the words from the Buddha about the light of just one candle spreading to more than one candle. The lights can be spread out far and it takes nothing away from the first candle.

I like this theme I have been working on because I think we can all spread out light and good feelings or kindness by small gestures but take nothing from us and it can make someone feel better or make the world a nicer place to be in. While I have been making this piece of work I have thought a lot about what I can do to spread out good things two other people and also to the world, I think that if I just try to be a person who is kind and cares for other people and the world then that is a positive thing.

I really enjoyed drawing this picture as I find it relaxing drawing patterns and I love how Buddha’s look. I find them very uplifting to look at and they make me feel calm and peaceful.