Welcome to the Inspiration Gallery!
Here displayed are the artworks that were created by students during the Onsite Thangka Classes and Retreats in Europe, USA and Asia, or during the Online Thangka Art Courses at the School for Tibetan Buddhist Art with Carmen Mensink in 2026. You can sign up for the Newsletter if you haven’t yet.
These traditional (but personal) Tibetan artworks were made by people from all over the world, both with and without any drawing experience. Not only express these images the enlightened Buddha mind, they also convey the beauty, love and dedication of the maker. 🙏🏼
Isn’t each and every one of them amazing?
Francisca
I have learned a lot
I have followed a few thangka art classes with Carmen over de last 10 years. Twice a private course in Amsterdam and more recently twice in Venice (20...
I have learned a lot
I have followed a few thangka art classes with Carmen over de last 10 years. Twice a private course in Amsterdam and more recently twice in Venice (2023 & 2025). Both options are very nice and I have learned a lot. The subject of the course is taught by lecture, meditation and drawing. Carmen is a very gifted artist and teacher.
Francisca
Paula Palermo
I can’t wait to explore more!
I loved the course! Creating this beautiful Buddha face was simply satisfying and left me feeling a sense of calm and curiosity that I can’t wait to e...
Sophia
Just the right amount of instruction, demonstration, and handy off references
Finished at last. Fabulous experience. Just the right amount of instruction , demonstration, and handy off references. Really built my mediation pract...
Just the right amount of instruction, demonstration, and handy off references
Finished at last. Fabulous experience. Just the right amount of instruction , demonstration, and handy off references. Really built my mediation practice and my art skills. I look forward to doing in the colouring course to learn more
Sophia
Rene Vos
This thangka retreat was absolutely fantastic
What a wonderful time I had. I’d never drawn or colored before, but thanks to the passionate, patient Carmen, something came into being. Combined with ...
This thangka retreat was absolutely fantastic
What a wonderful time I had. I’d never drawn or colored before, but thanks to the passionate, patient Carmen, something came into being. Combined with the peaceful, meditative moments, this thangka retreat was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended. Carmen is a star.
Rene Vos