A project from our live show BRAND SHOWCASE - Join Sandra Rushton from Sanntangle - Broadcast 8th April · 08/04/2022 · watch it from 33:45

Create a stunning mandala-style circular design by using a circle frame stencil as your structure, then add hand-drawn butterflies and flowers within the frame. The result is a balanced, symmetrical artwork that looks professionally designed.

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Use the circle frame stencil to mark dots around the outer edge with a pencil, marking only the largest set of dots needed. ▶ watch 34:00
Draw lines connecting the dots by eye or with a ruler to divide the circle into manageable sections. ▶ watch 34:45
Use the butterfly stencil to draw a butterfly body in one section, then flip the stencil to create a symmetrical wing on the opposite side. ▶ watch 36:30
Add tangled bubble patterns and curved lines inside the butterfly wings using a fine liner pen. ▶ watch 38:00
Use the flower stencil to draw flower petals around the circle frame, mixing and matching different petal shapes from the stencil. ▶ watch 40:00
Add curved lines and decorative patterns to the frame sections using a grey fine liner pen, creating a border design. ▶ watch 42:00
Use a tortilla blending stump to soften pencil shading and add subtle depth to the background areas. ▶ watch 45:00
Add colour details with fine liner pens in various colours, using dots and dashes to add hints of colour without fully colouring in areas. ▶ watch 48:00

Tips from the show

Start in the middle of bubble shapes and work outward to achieve nice balance.
You do not have to colour in entire sections—leaving some areas white creates visual interest.
The stencil provides structure to help you get started, but your own additions make each piece unique.

Circular Mandala Frame with Butterflies and Flowers

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