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Beginning Steps to Creating Beautiful Hand Drawn Mandalas

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Overview

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In this class I will take you step by step through the stages of drawing an 8" Mandala.  

What you will need

  • pencil
  • paper
  • eraser
  • ruler
  • compass
  • the desire to learn
  • no drawing experience required

What you will learn

  • How to use a pencil and compass to create a basic symmetrical framework
  • Ideas on how to fill in hand drawn elements to fill your framework one section at a time
  • Use felt tip pen and markers to ink your design and then add depth with line variety and intricate details

Added Bonus

  • a community of people, including myself, working on the same project with their own unique styles and the chance to share and interact with others while you learn what your drawing style is.
  • Encouragement as you learn to use drawing as a great form of creative expression and relaxation.

Syllabus

  • Intro
  • Project and Materials
  • Creating The Framework
  • Adding Detail Part 1
  • Adding Detail Part 2
  • Adding Detail Part 3
  • Inking Your Design
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Jane Snedden Peever

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