Painting Acrylic Mandalas with Professional Techniques
A course by Lizzie Snow , Visual Artist
Learn to paint long-lasting mandalas with acrylic using professional, archival techniques, from the initial pencil sketch to the finished panel painting
Learn to paint long-lasting mandalas with acrylic using professional, archival techniques, from the initial pencil sketch to the finished panel painting
The mandala can be seen as a visual representation of the universe, showing us how all things are interconnected. It is a meditative art form that requires patience, practice, and perseverance. Visual artist Lizzie Snow specializes in creating intricate patterns which have seen her collaborate with brands like Apple, Lululemon, and Converse.
In this online course, Lizzie teaches you how to paint detailed mandalas of your own. Discover archival techniques for creating long-lasting, professional-quality artwork and explore the infinite possibilities of these unique patterns.
This is Lizzie’s second Domestika course. In her first, The Art of Mandala Drawing: Create Geometric Patterns, she teaches you how to draw mandalas as a beginner using ink, hatching, linework, and stippling techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 35 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (65)
- 3,262 students
- 17 lessons (3h 6m)
- 35 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an intricate mandala with acrylic by using professional-standard painting techniques for a long-lasting finish.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This is for anyone with an interest in learning how to paint professional mandalas, especially anyone who has taken Lizzie’s first course.
Requirements and materials
Previous painting experience and knowledge of Photoshop and Procreate, are useful but not essential.
In terms of materials, you will need:
A wooden panel or canvas
Acrylic paints
Drawing tools
A device with Photoshop or Procreate is optional.
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A course by Lizzie Snow
Lizzie Snow is a visual artist based in New Zealand and Canada. With a wide online following, Lizzie is known by her artist name, fortyonehundred. By the time she graduated from university, she had already become a full-time artist with a number of exhibitions, international commissions, collaborations, and set up her own online shop.
Her work is inspired by fractals and patterns found throughout nature. Lizzie has collaborated with brands like Apple, Lululemon, Converse, Peugeot, Topshop, Blunt Umbrellas, Roy Henry Vickers, AllBirds, Whittaker’s, and more. She has also done a number of solo and group exhibitions throughout New Zealand, Canada, and the UK.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Learning the Foundations
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The Mandala
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Choosing the Materials
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Practising Patterns and Techniques
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The Colour Palette
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Deciding on a Design
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U3
Assembling the Steps
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Prepping the Panel
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Setting up the Grid
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Pencil Sketching
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U4
Painting Your Artwork
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The Linework
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Adding Colour 1
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Adding Colour 2
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The Details and Finishing Touches 1
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The Details and Finishing Touches 2
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U5
The Photography and Presentation
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Photographing Your Art
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Creating a Digital Mock-up
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FP
Final project
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Painting Acrylic Mandalas with Professional Techniques
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Get front-row seats
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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villapattycst
Corso fantastico, lo consiglio a chi come me si sta avviando a disegnare mandala, molto ben fatto.
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marg.mak
I am excited to start this course. I have now collected the needed materials and plan to relax and paint tomorrow. So far I like what I’ve watched!
natnesm
PlusThis is so beautiful and meditative. Thank you!
eketerinem
Maravilhoso o curso, estou amando. Professora excelente, objetiva, explicações de fácil entendimento.
Valeu muito a pena ter adquirido este curso.
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boczane
PlusOne of the best courses on Domestika - Everything is so thoroughly explained and shown, that really we just need to grab the pens and other materials and get started. Highly recommend.