Haw can you draw a Mandala? Once you have your grid, the fun starts! But If you don’t know how to draw a grid (or you want a ready made one) check these posts: Flower of Life Grid and Mandala Grid. How to organise your work. There are actually two different ways of going by for that. You can either start drawing the heart (center) of the mandala and work towards the outer circle. Or, you can draw a complete wedge to get an idea of what it’ll look like. Then, you draw the rest of the mandala. Identical to the first one. Both methods are great, it is more a question of your preferences. What do you like most, what makes you feel comfortable… In my instance, I go from the center to the edges. I like not having a real idea where the mandala will “go”. I do have a “theme” or idea to start with. For example, it can be a “philosophical” idea (the concept of love and/or interconnectedness…), or an aesthetic idea (working with more geometrical lines and shapes vs. a more organic design). I do like to simply improvise sometimes, see where my hand and […]
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Mandalas are awe-inspiring. The intricate patterns invite you to look again and again. Certainly, there’s always something new to discover. There are many ways to enjoy mandalas: Each of these options can bring a moment of calm and meditation. Basically, it depends on what you enjoy most. So, today’s focus is making your own Mandala Grid. Therefore, if you want to draw your own mandala, this tutorial will walk you through how to make a basic grid.(But, if you’d rather skip this part, download one directly from the button below, and start drawing right away!) 😊 Above all, making the grid accurate is super important as it is the foundation of your mandala. This will make a beautiful mandala or a sloppy looking one… What You’ll Need: 1. Find the Centre of Your Page 2. Protect the Centre Mask the middle of the page to protect it from the compass point. You can use cardboard and masking tape (blue painter’s tape is the best in my opinion). Once it’s covered, use your ruler to redraw the centre lines on top of the tape. 3. Draw Concentric Circles As you get closer to the centre, you might need to lift the […]
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Learn how to draw the Flower of Life – a timeless symbol found across cultures and centuries. Not only is it beautiful, but it also makes a perfect base for your own mandala drawings. This step-by-step guide will show you how to create it using just a compass, ruler, and pencil. Prefer to skip straight to colouring? Here is a free colouring mandala to download. Or, here is a free Flower of Life grid to start practising! If you want to learn to do it by yourself, scroll a little to find the tutorial! What Is the Flower of Life? In Sacred Geometry, the Flower of Life represents protection, harmony, and connection. It consists of 19 equally spaced overlapping circles, arranged to form a symmetrical, flower-like pattern. This geometric figure has been found in ancient temples, manuscripts, and artworks around the world. So, it’s more than a design, it’s a meditative journey in itself. Materials You’ll Need Learn how to draw the Flower of life. 1. Find the Center of the Paper First, use your ruler to mark the midpoint of each edge and then, draw a horizontal and vertical line to find the exact center. 2. Draw the First […]
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