The Art of Mandala Drawing: Create Geometric Patterns

Discover the meditative practice of mandala drawing by exploring ink techniques like hatching, line work, and stippling

• Introduction
• Background: Meanings and Definition of the Mandala
• Preparation
• Creation of the Final Artwork
• Final Touches and Digitalizing
• Final project

Mandalas have a deep history connected to meditation and spirituality, dating back centuries throughout the world. They’ve been used as visual representations of energy, waves, or sound in science, and as a form of self-expression in art therapy. Over the last decade, visual artist Lizzie Snow has been using them as her way to convey her admiration of nature in her artwork.

Embark on a contemporary exploration of the mandala and discover the relaxing practices of its drawing techniques. In this course, Lizzie guides you to create striking mandalas through the use of ink, symmetry, and mindfulness.

• About Me
• Influences
• Introduction to the Mandala
• Mandalas Around the World
• So, What is a Mandala?
• Materials
• Drawing Exercises
• Concept and Inspiration
• Setting Up the Grid Template
• The Pencil Sketch
• Drawing With Ink
• Adding Detail & Depth with Shading 1
• Adding Detail & Depth with Shading 2
• Final Touches
• Photographing Your Finished Artwork
• Digitizing Your Finished Artwork
• The Art of Mandala Drawing: Create Geometric Artwork