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Drawing a Mandala: 3 Steps You Should Know

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Mandala drawings are circular designs with different geometric patterns. Three simple ways to draw your mandala are listed below:

  • Create a structure: Start by selecting a center point in the middle of the paper. Then use a compass and start drawing circles around the center point. Then use a pencil and draw axes across the circle. If you want your mandala to look less symmetrical, organic you can skip this steps.
  • Drawing your design: Draw rings around the center point. The rings can be triangles, flower petals, or any other shapes. Draw the shapes touching the first circle to make sure they are of the same size.
  • Finishing up your mandala: Trace your design with a pen to create visual interest and depth to your drawing. Add more details if required, and then remove any unwanted pencil drawings.

Finally, you can give color and make your mandala drawing look beautiful.

8 Easy Tips For Drawing A Mandala

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Mandala drawings are all about geometry and shapes. They look big and complicated but are easy to draw once you get started. Some simple tips for mandala drawing are given below.

  • It is ideal to start small. Mark a center point and draw concentric circles using a compass.
  • A mandala drawing is a combination of basic shapes like triangles, circles, curves, and straight lines.
  • First, use a pencil for drawing mandala along with details. Then draw the lines over with pen.
  • Mandalas are drawn from anywhere you want to draw. It can be over half of the page, from the corner, or off-center.
  • A simple trick is to try drawing with whatever you feel comfortable. It can be watercolor paints, poster paints, or gouache.
  • Try drawing mandala with different dots of various colors.
  • For fun, try drawing mandala on different color papers.
  • Try drawing mandalas with some alphabets and illustrative elements. It can be animals, birds, and florals.

These simple tips and tricks will help you create beautiful mandala drawings.

Mandala Coloring Tips That You Should Know

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Mandalas are geometric shapes that originated from Hindu rituals. Mandalas are easy to color because of their symmetry in design.

Some coloring tips for your mandala drawing are:

  • Choose your colors: Start with a controlled color scheme. Mandalas are all about focus and concentration. Limiting the colors can make mandalas more beautiful. Checking out the colors in a piece of paper is also an effective method for choosing colors.
  • Start from the center: Start coloring from the center. This method will help you color more logically and symmetrically.
  • Use the same colors for repeating elements: Using the same colors will create a balanced and symmetrical look.
  • Help you relax: Mandalas are for stress relief and relaxation, don’t overthink too much while coloring. Use your natural creativity to color.
  • Add tonal gradients and blends: Choosing smooth color gradients and two to four colors are suitable for mandalas.  

Follow these simple coloring tips and create beautiful mandalas. 

How To Create Your Own Mandala Drawing

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Mandala is a complex abstract drawing made of geometric or abstract designs. Drawing and coloring Mandala is considered as an activity to connect with your soul. 

They are usually a part of spiritual practices all around the world. Mandala designing is also highly meditative. 

You can use a digital tool or an ordinary pencil and paper to draw a mandala.

To start drawing a full mandala, find the center point of your canvas, and lightly draw a cross through it to be used as a guide. 

Draw more lines (preferably eight in total) through the center to make drawing the mandala easier. Make markings at a distance of 1 cm from the center on all these guides. These markings will let you draw your designs proportionately on all sides.

Now unleash your creativity and draw whatever designs you please. Replicate the design on all sides using the guides as a reference line. Add color to your design to beautify your drawing and to relax even more. 

Start drawing mandalas to reduce stress and improve self-awareness. You will see that the designs you draw depend a lot on your mood and spirituality.