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Botanical Mandala: How to Make a Mandala Inspired by Nature

Offered By: Skillshare

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Drawing Courses Sketching Courses

Course Description

Overview

Nature, Spirituality, Elegance... Explore a new way of making mandalas! 

My name is Altea and I'm happy to invite you to join me in this beginner-friendly class where you'll create a unique mandala by learning how to include nature in your design. 

In this course you will learn how to:

  • Find inspiration and take a good reference photo outdoors 
  • Sketch basic botanical doodles
  • Draw an accurate mandala
  • Add realistic details
  • Make mandala patterns

Get ready to learn something new and let me guide you through this fun and relaxing journey!

This class is suitable for all levels, whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner so you don't have to worry if it's your first time drawing a mandala.

Music in video: https://bensound.com and https://www.purple-planet.com/


Syllabus

  • Welcome!
  • Our Class Project
  • How to Feel Inspired and Find Ideas
  • Materials
  • Botanical Doodles
  • How to Make your Grid
  • Mandala Pencil Sketch
  • Ink and Details pt.1
  • Ink and Details pt.2
  • Mandala Patterns
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Altea Alessandroni

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