10" Succulent Inspired Mandala Dot Painting Tutorial: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Welcome to this dot mandala painting tutorial inspired by succulent colors! In this video, I will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful and colorful dot mandala painting using shades of olive greens, dusty mauves, pink and gold.
First, I will go over the materials needed for this project, including paints, dotting tools and wood. Then, we will dive into the painting process.
Next, I will show you how to create a succulent-inspired color palette by mixing different shades of green, mauve, and pink. We will use these colors to create the intricate dot patterns that make up the mandala design.
Throughout the video, I will offer tips and tricks, as well as suggestions for different dotting techniques to add texture and depth to your painting.
By the end of this tutorial, you will have a beautiful and unique dot mandala painting that is perfect for displaying in your home or giving as a thoughtful gift.
So, grab your paints and dotting tools, and let's get started on this fun and relaxing painting project inspired by the beauty of succulent colors!
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[@thoughtfuldots]

What color palette do you guys want to see on the next video?

[@cathymilson4386]

Rainbow please

[@mycreativeheart4159]

I'd love to see a combination of brights... lime green, rich purple, and royal blue... with silver or gold accents.❤

[@LindsayElizabeth16]

Peacock! I’d love to see your twist on it!

[@garimatyagi9131]

The one which is in your profile picture. On 20 inch board

[@garimatyagi9131]

Thank you so much for this beautiful peice of art.. Can't wait to try my hand on it❤

[@brennankingsland6596]

As an understatement...this is a beautiful mandala. Love the gold separator row with the tiny dots and swooshes,

[@annstehr]

Love this pattern! Gorgeous!

[@cdasilva4924]

Introvert here as well! 🙋‍♀️ I think it's one of the reasons I like this art form so much....I get to sit in silence creating something beautiful ❤

[@jalh3]

Every time I see one of your mandalas it’s my favorite -until I see the next one. They’re all so gorgeous!

[@kelcritcarroll]

You have the prettiest hands!😁

[@LoveMandala]

very beautiful

[@einnockate]

Grateful for no music! Thank you!!

[@noelleboehm1142]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@ritaprovencher6048]

I'm happy without music. It's easier to pay attention to details without music. Great choice,

[@deepz513]

its beautiful the color combination is extraordinary

[@retired3948]

So pretty.

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

I like no music when learning. You have a really relaxing voice. I enjoy learning from you.

[@heatherkeenan3857]

Love the color combination! Still working on skills. I'm with everyone else on the music. I love to just skip the music and listen to the tutorial. Thank you for all your beautiful artwork. Also, your teaching style and skills are awesome!

[@lilac9639]

I'm new to this and love your channel. I really appreciate the fact you don't do background music or endless chit chat. Your videos help me concentrate and learn. They show how relaxing this art can be. I love watching even if I'm not trying to follow on with my own mandala. I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to do these. Ty ❤

[@andreaa8057]

I agree!

[@denisehowie3716]

Absolutely fabulous. When I’m ready to do a bigger piece, this will be it. I love the colors so much. I’m a succulent gardener and also have three lotus tattoos. It really speaks to me in many ways. Thanks for your attention to detail and truly “thoughtful dots”!!

[@mariatrapani851]

LOVELY FINISH, I RECENTLY STARTED MANDALA ART, I LOVE WORKING WITH DOTS IT IS RELAXING

[@artistic_spaz3724]

My first tutorial of mandala painting and I'm hooked!

[@cah7767]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Beautiful color scheme. I'd love to see a coastal, nautical colors tutorial. Thank you!!!

[@claudiap311]

Wow, stunning 🤩

[@mariahall2457]

Yours are my first mandala videos and they are exactly what I need! Will be getting supplies ordered today. Your presentations are perfect! No need for unnecessary chatter, but explaining every step. Don't worry. I will not be starting on this particular project!

[@jazzbrowne]

You are an executive teacher. I've yet to come across anyone who explains technique as well as you do. I'm now a new subscriber❤

[@whistlepig996]

Love this. Thank you ❤

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

Your patron classes are amazing. Im so glad I found you. Patron is more personable

[@1wascallywabbit]

Beautiful work, wonderful talent...Thank you for sharing

[@sandynosich364]

Thanks so much for your detailed tutorials and I love the colors on this one.

[@dslucher4844]

Absolutely magical. The color palette is to die for as is your incredible artistic talent. Thanks so much for sharing with us. ❤

[@kimberlyallen6582]

This is one of my favorites. I love the color choices.

[@darlenemikkola5239]

This is not a color combination I’ve used, but you make me want to try it because this turned out gorgeous! I’m super happy you are sticking with this simple, real time platform😊. Thank you!! Looking forward to more❤❤❤

[@Eudevnane]

A melhor professora! Estou amando. 🇧🇷❤️

[@Darkitoxx]

precioso

[@pattharrison6792]

Beautiful !!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Thank you for another beautiful mandala tutorial 🌸🌸🌸

[@triciaringquist6723]

I finally got to see your face on one of your shorts. I’m here all the time, poking my head in and giving me a thumbs up but it’s nice to see your pretty little face.

[@thoughtfuldots]

You are just the sweetest!!

[@user-kw8ob7yj1h]

Красота

[@gaylesahlin6167]

Thanks so very much for this video! Really appreciate these tutorials!! I love watching you paint as it’s so relaxing to me & your voice so calming. Bummed I can’t find the Frosted Plum at any of my local stores-it’s such a pretty color! Can’t wait to give this one a try! I’d love to see some tropical beach colors.

[@lauriepollock3154]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@tatianeuller]

Linda❤

[@mamtasheth8362]

thank you soo much for such a detailed tutorial. You are amazing

[@pamvandijk8636]

This colour palette is gorgeous ..love the pattern will definitely give this a try ..many thanks for sharing your talent 🥰

[@krishosler390]

I love it

[@jhebrooks]

I like your videos

[@bunnybrighteyes7072]

I like that you don't play music!! Thank you :) It is less distracting and I can play my own music anyway if I want.

[@suzannenorman9782]

This is my favourite of all! Absolutely beautiful! The colours, the design, so lovely. Thanks for another excellent tutorial, and I love the Patreon content too, and highly recommend it to everyone 😊❤

[@cathymilson4386]

Thanks so much for this this very derailed . It's so aporecuated. Your turorials are so relaxing its like neditation for me. I'm enjoying the patreon content as well. Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent with us. I'm learning so much from you! Now to put it into practice!

[@godisbeautiful138]

Pretty❤ thanks for your tutorial 🥰

[@debbiesalay1839]

Beautiful 😍

[@Bighand20]

Nice creations!❤

[@Kimberlymmj]

Thank you so much.

[@debbieklein7286]

thanks for showing us the whole thing, im try and copy it lol

[@laraewelch5217]

That is sooo beautiful! 😊 I agree with not having music. It is too distracting.

[@rosevanbuskirk4155]

Sept.2023. Love your work

[@duyaashree6348]

❤❤❤

[@triciaringquist6723]

Oh, and I so appreciate that you don’t have music on here that monotonous over and over and over melodies that they use until they absolutely drive you crazy thank you for silence, except for your nice voice

[@lucymenezes8101]

Amei o tutorial top linda belíssima de mais, pena que você não colocou os nomes de todas as tintas que foi usada.

[@NobleArts_Ron]

This is a spectacular piece, you have a great eye for palette and design. I love that you dont stencil anything out and just let the palette and mood dictate your end result,,, BRAVO. Have you ever had any issue down the road with paint cracking when you've added water to smooth them out? Just curious.

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you! It’s best to use a flow medium (I use Liquitex) to change the consistency of paint. If it’s starting to dry out in your palette and you add a drop of water to moisten it back up you likely won’t have any issues with cracking.

[@user-tk8em5ml5g]

I'm new to your channel today. Do you do a tutorial just on how to do swooshes? I struggle trying to learn the technique and you make it look soooo easy!! The technique adds so much to a painting. I have the correct brush set and your practice patterns. Mine still look like a child did them. Any help would elbe appreciated.

[@prabhpreetkaur7758]

How do you decide, like what colour theory helps decide which colour palette should we use?

[@vjthedj_7]

Would help to zoom in tightly when you start the dots. Love the style of your videos and no music is great!

[@user-jq5sg4fj2z]

I love this piece is there anywhere that i can purchase it or do you do prints of your pieces?

[@ennelle2024]

Thanks! How did you do all that without paint all over the place? I have it all over my hands, table etc. lol

[@ennelle2024]

When you walk the dots at 45:00 are you lining them up side by side or in between? In looks like they are lined up

[@atmccready603]

What are the tools called?

[@sueglossop2732]

I love this!!! I also enjoy the silence 😊 not a fan of music in the video.

[@divineangel825]

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[@yaminabenoitguyod1918]

Bonjour. Pourriez vous me mettre le lien pour acheter votre compas. Merci

[@sandyrtyyhf2851]

I like the no music

[@prabhpreetkaur7758]

Also, how do you make money being an artist, like what does a career in this field look like?

[@thoughtfuldots]

Hello! We discuss this more over on my Patreon ♥️

[@ryanbathgate9049]

Where can I find paint color list

[@laraewelch5217]

For a 6-inch round, should the sizes of tools go down a size. I know the pattern will not be as large. I want to stop it at the gold lotus.

[@Beyoutifulessentials]

I can’t seam to get the white lines off… I am using the charcoal pencil you recommended and it is just wiping the paint off 😩

[@thoughtfuldots]

The paint shouldn’t be coming off! What paint are you using?

[@Beyoutifulessentials]

@@thoughtfuldots apple barrel

[@shubralokdas9944]

Nice, but next time onwards please keep camera bit more closer. Next time on swoosh painting please

[@marisolsotosegarra8908]

Muy bonito trabajo pero no hablo inglés y no tiene subtitulos en español ni otros idiomas. Prefiero ver los vídeos en español y sino es en español con subtítulos.