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Construct and Colour a Geometric Mandala of Spiralling Squares

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Construct and Colour a Geometric Mandala of Spiralling Squares

Introduction

The Class Project

Materials for the Project

Constructing the Circle Grid

Outlining Circles

Design Ideas

Spiralling Squares Part 1

Spiralling Squares Part 2

Spiralling Squares Part 3

Spiralling Squares Part 4

Choosing Your Colours

Painting Your Pattern

More Design Ideas

Outlining with a Ruler

Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • Are you drawn to the symmetrical beauty of geometric patterns but are unsure how to create them for yourself? Are you a little intimidated by the thought of using geometric construction tools such as ruler and compass to create your art?.
  • Fear not! In this class, I will be guiding you, step-by-step, through the basics of how to use a ruler and compass to construct a stunning mandala of spiralling squares - one of the first patterns I ever learnt, and one that remains a firm favourite of mine to this day..
  • Hi, I’m Clarissa, a geometric artist and experienced teacher, based in the UK. In my own creative practice I enjoy experimenting with different techniques to embellish and enhance the underlying geometry of my mixed media artworks. .
  • In this engaging short course I will share my tips and experience as I guide you through the steps of constructing, outlining and painting, not one, but two, stunning geometric patterns on paper. .
  • In this class you'll learn:.
  • You’ll be creating:.
  • Is this class for me?.
  • Absolutely! No prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a hobby artist or an experienced practitioner looking to add a new technique to your skillset, the wonderful thing about geometric art is that it is accessible to everyone – you don’t need to be ‘good at art’ (whatever that even means!). .
  • Even if you’re completely new to constructing geometry, you’ll be able to follow these step-by-step techniques to create your own artwork. And what’s more, you’ll gain skills that you can apply to more ambitious projects in the future. The possibilities really are endless!.
  • Materials needed:.
  • Downloadable resource pack.
  • Find this in the Projects & Resources section..
  • Time to get started - I can’t wait to see what you create!.