Mandala Tutorial #2: How to draw mandala patterns

Learn how to draw mandala patterns so you can apply them while creating your own mandalas. The more patterns you learn the more creative you can get while drawing a mandala.

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Hello everyone! I am glad that you chose to click on this tutorial link and learn four different mandala patterns that will help you get more creative while drawing a mandala.
A pattern is an assemble of basic shapes intersected creatively to come up with a beautiful and appealing result. The more mandala patterns you learn the wider your ideas will get. It is like filling your mind with artistic provision. The minute you will decide to draw a mandala, you will flow with the moment, using all the patterns you already have in mind and maybe creating your own set of patterns being inspired but what you have already learned. So come on get those fine pens ready and let's doodle some nice and easy mandala patterns that are wonderful for beginners.

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Materials needed

Grid paper
Fine drawing pen such as Uni Pin or Micron

First Pattern

This mandala pattern is created from the assembly of the following shapes: regular petal, tear drop leaves, swirls and circles.

Step a- Trace a regular petal

Step b- Trace a diagonal inner double outline as shown in the figure above.

Step c- Fill the outline space with small circles

Step d- At the bottom center trace two identical swirls from each side.

Step e- From the center of the swirls draw tear drop leaves.

Second Pattern

This mandala pattern is created from the assembly of the following basic shapes: regular petal, curved lines, flower.

Step a- Trace a regular petal

Step b- Draw a curved line from the bottom left to the top right as shown in the illustration above.

Step c- Draw an opposite curved line to the one you drew in step b.

Step d- Repeat step b.

Step e- Repeat step c.

Step f- Trace a half circle and color it in black.

Step g- Trace the flower's petals.

Third Pattern

This pattern is also based on the regular petal shape with an addition of the curved lines and tear drop petals.

Step a- Trace the regular petal

Step b- Trace a smaller regular petal that starts and ends from the sides of the previous petal.

Step c- Draw a double pointed tear drop at the summit of the smaller petal and put a dot inside.

Step d- Trace curved lines from each side of the double pointed tear drop.

Final step- Trace tear drop leaves at the bottom of the petal

Fourth Pattern

This pattern is a representation of a leaf with decorated borders.

Step a- Trace a regular petal.

Step b- Trace an inner outline.

Step c- Fill the border with small circles.

Step d- Trace a line cutting the leaf in half.

Step e- Trace curved lines from each side of the center line as shown in the illustration above.

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