Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

A course by Dani Hoyos , Artist

Artist. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined November 2019

Explore the creation of artistic pieces through the repetition of patterns, to awaken the imagination and calm the mind

99% positive reviews (73)
2,016 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Explore the creation of artistic pieces through the repetition of patterns, to awaken the imagination and calm the mind

Daniela Hoyos has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Art and color have always been a big part of her life, and today she is one of the most recognized content creators in Latin America, having won an Eliot award as well as working with brands like Disney.

Daniela is passionate about sharing her knowledge of zentangle art and, in this online course, she teaches you creative illustration techniques to help you discover your inner artist and fill your spaces with positive energy.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 33 downloads

  • 99% positive reviews (73)
  • 2,016 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 8m)
  • 33 additional resources (15 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create your own artwork with mandala and zentangle art techniques.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in different creative illustration techniques including mandalas and zentangle art.

Requirements and materials

To take this online course, you need blank paper, pencils, a ruler, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and a canvas.


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2,016 Students
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Dani Hoyos

A course by Dani Hoyos

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Daniela Hoyos has been drawing since she was a young girl. Her childhood was spent with a brush in hand, and she later fell in love with zentangle art. In parallel, she studied visual arts and, with the help of social media, her art began to gain visibility. Daniela is now considered one of Latin America's main exponents of digital art.

Her extensive artistic experience has won her an Eliot award, and her success has led her to work with big-name brands like Disney as well as publish her book Los 7 colores de mi vida.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The Art of Zentangle Art and Mandalas

    • Mandalas through Time
    • Zentangle Art as Art Therapy
    • What Materials to Use?
  • U3

    Practicing Mandalas

    • Tribal Leaf to Define the Elements and Drop the Hand
    • From Tribal Practice to Mandala
    • Practice for Zentangle Art
    • Color Wheel and Color Palette
    • Choice of Brushes and Exercises to Learn How to Use Them
  • U4

    Prepare the Mandala for the Course Project

    • Trace the Sketch and Prepare the Canvas
    • Capture the Drawing
    • Paint 1
    • Paint 2
  • FP

    Final project

    • Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

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Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns. Illustration course by Dani Hoyos

Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

A course by Dani Hoyos
Artist. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined November 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (73)
  • 2,016 students