How to draw a crescent moon mandala- Easy and simple step by step tutorial (Art Lesson 132)

Learn how to draw a crescent moon mandala in this easy to follow tutorial. It is divided into very simple steps accompanied with descriptive images.
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If you are not in the mood of drawing a mandala with a grid you can draw it free hand. You can even doodle, spiral doodle, etc. 

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Materials

• A4 white paper or cardboard
• Sharpened Pencil
• 0.2 drawing pen, black (Uni pin)
• Compass
• Eraser
• 12" Ruler

Directions:

Below you will find all the steps needed to draw the crescent moon mandala. The pictures and the description below each one are very helpful for beginners.

Step 1: Mark the center of your paper

Step 2: Trace a 10 cm radius circle

Step 3: Mark a point at the border of the circle.

Step 4: From this point draw another 10 cm radius circle.

Step 5: Erase the line outside the crescent.

Step 6: Draw a grid inside of the crescent. Trace 8 circles that have the following radii: 1.5, 3.5, 5, 6, 6.2, 7.5, 8.5, 8.7 cm.

Then trace grid lines separated by 10 degrees.

Step 7: Trace a very small circle of a 0.2 cm radius and color it in black.

Step 8: On the first row, draw one regular petal on each two grid sections.

Step 9: On the second row, draw a large tear drop that starts from the intersection of the previous petals, then draw one small tear drop on each side of it. Repeat this step on the whole row.

Step 10: Retrace the outline of the 3.5 cm radius circle. Color the blank spaces in black.

Step 11: On the third row, draw one regular petal on each 2 grid sections. Decorate the inside of each petal with arcs. Color the blanks in black.

Step 12: Between each large petal, draw a smaller petal that has a double outline as shown in the picture below.

Step 13: On the 4th row, draw one pointed petal on each two grid section.

Step 14: Between each two pointed petals, draw a tear drop.

Step 15: At the inner top of each pointed petal draw an empty circle.

Step 16: Retrace the outlines of the 6 and 6.2 cm circles.

Step 17: Next, draw one arc petal on each grid section.

Step 18: On the next row, draw one regular petal on each 2 grid sections, holding within to arc petals from the precious row.

Step 19: Draw one tear drop between each two large petals.

Step 20: Decorate the inside of the petals with a leaf pattern as shown in the picture below.

Step 21: Color the tear drops in black.

Step 22: Retrace the outline of the 8.5 and 8.7 cm radius circle.

Step 23: On the last row, draw one large regular petal on each two grid sections.

Step 24: Decorate one side of these petals with tear drops as shown in the picture below.

Step 25: Draw a tear drop between each two petals.

Final step: Retrace the outline of the crescent moon mandala.

The Video Tutorial

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How to draw a simple and easy mandala using only one basic shape (Art Lesson 131)

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Hey hey!! Welcome to my blog and to this new tutorial.

Today I will show you how to draw a simple mandala using only one simple basic shape.

Drawing a mandala might seem difficult and challenging at first with all the details and symmetry. But I will show you a really easy method to draw a mandala with absolutely no trouble at all. Once you get the hang of it, you will enjoy the benefits of a mandala and reach a high level of relaxation while practicing this art.

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Materials Needed to draw a Mandala:

• A4 white paper
• 12" Ruler
• Protractor
• Compass
• 0.2 drawing pen
• Pencil

Directions

1- Mark the center of the paper.

2- Draw a vertical line and a horizontal line that cross the center.

3- To draw the mandala grid, start by tracing 8 circles with the following radii: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 cm.

4- Trace grid lines separated by 15 degrees.

5- On the first raw of the mandala grid, start drawing arcs, one arc on each one grid section. Retrace the outline of the inner circle.

6- On the second row, trace one arc on each 2 grid sections.

7- Inside of each arc, trace another outline starting and ending from the inner edge of the arc.

8- Draw a smaller arc, starting and ending from the middle of the first row arc summit.

9- On the third row, trace one arc petal on each grid section.

10- On the fourth row, trace an arc petal on each two grid sections.

11- Inside of each arc, draw a smaller arc starting and ending from the center of the third row arcs.

12- On the 5th row, starting and ending from the middle of the 4th row petals summit, draw arcs on each two grid sections.

13- Trace a double inner outline inside of each arc.

14- Draw on the border of the inner arc, a small reversed arc.

15- Draw another outline of the small arcs.

16- Draw an arc between each two large arcs.

17- On the 7th row, draw an arc on each grid section, starting and ending at the center of the 6th row small arc.

18- On the last row, draw an arc on each two grid sections, wrapping two arcs from the previous mandala grid row.

19- As a last step, between each two arcs, draw a small arc.

20- Erase the grid lines and now your Mandala is ready.

 Click and watch the video below to see how I colored it.

Click on the video below to see I colored this mandala

 

Video tutorial

On my Youtube channel you can find the video of this tutorial and 130 additional tutorials that are easy and perfect for beginners.

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My Meditative Coloring Books

Besides being a meditative art teacher, I illustrate and publish meditative mandala coloring books. Coloring a mandala is a very relaxing and simple activity that can be your gateway to meditative arts.

I hope that you will choose to add these books to your collection.

Mandala Coloring Book:

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