It’s the structure of the Mandala that I’m drawn to.
I use a pencil and ruler to find the center of the page, a compass for the circles and a protractor to evenly divide. As I construct the frame work I become inspired and the design begins to reveal itself.
Starting at the center I work my way out. When I have a rough sketch I use liner pens. By the time I’m finished I have an idea of the colors I’m going to use in the painting.
I scan my finished drawing, resize and print off the template. I apply a thin layer of oil paint on the back and tape it to the canvas. Using a pen I trace over the structure leaving out the details.
I lay in blocks of color in from dark to light. Allowing time to dry before moving to the details and line work. This keeps me from smudging my previous work and colors sharp.
My goal is to gain a deeper understanding of color and how it influences emotion.
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