How to draw geometric design - full tutorial

This is a full-length tutorial showing the stages in creating a continuous interlacing geometry piece. I learnt this from Eric Broug's wonderful book, 'Islamic Geometric Design' - it's a wealth of knowledge and something I refer to very often when working in this form.
A few of my subscribers gave me feedback that my previous vid of this technique was too fast - and they were right! I always appreciate the feedback :)
READING LIST: I can't emphasise enough how rich in information the below resources are - they're all available to buy online from good book sellers:
'Islamic Geometric Design'
Eric Broug
'Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry'
Daud Sutton
'Arabic Geometrical Pattern & Design'
J. Bourgoin
'Islamic Designs'
Eva Wilson
'Ruler and Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions'
Andrew Sutton
'Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic Forms for Artists, Designers and Architects'
Jon Allen
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[@NadaMajdy]

feeling content that I belong to a civilization that brought this kind of art to the world. Also thank you sir for this amazing tutorial 🌹

[@jupiteralm5593]

It's Moroccan rosette!!! Used in zellej and carved everywhere!!! So Pleasing to the eyes

[@oussamalarbi4412]

He is Andalusian, I don't know how to attribute anything to you

[@Emilyrecommandations]

@@oussamalarbi4412 hhhh this is moroccan babe stop and all the people know that

[@Al3aylaa]

I just finished my First try ever with islamic geometry thanks to your help. Thank u. i learned something new today. and i succeeded yeeey 🤗

[@Magicallstore]

watch this video will show you how to make it easier on paper kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZCnoaKfa7SdhLs

[@saraqostahterra4548]

This particular star design is iconic in Andalusi architecture. Nice video

[@alexanderkorol677]

Now, imagine carving this for a mosque. I really don't envy the Islamic builders at all!

[@Magicallstore]

yeah it requires a lot of craftsmen skills and patient, here in morocco all mosques have zellij, Moroccan plaster crafts and woodcraft watch how Moroccan Zellij is made kzbin.info/www/bejne/raO0pJZrmJKqb5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZCnoaKfa7SdhLs

[@hahahey2875]

Thanks

[@affan._.azam._.]

They didn't carve this pattern onto the walls of the mosque, rather the pattern was made of alot of small tiles

[@ceriprice3147]

Thank You so much for the tutorial and the Reading list, it will be undeniably valuable. I am translating these patterns into embroidery and have been trying to find a tutorial to learn to draw them instead of tracing - which feels like cheating to me! Your tutorial is so clear and easy to follow.

[@reyhanaismail]

Thank you! This was my first ever attempt at geometric patterns and your tutorial was great to follow :)

[@mahalie23]

That was awesome! My daughter and I watched it together - she is so pumped on geometry right now. Thank you!

[@StopThisHolocaust]

Your work is so inspiring. Ive got my pencils out and revived my art spirit. Thank you.

[@thesmokingmonkeyband]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@NS-zq6hq]

Thank you so much for the video! Your video tutorials are some of the most helpful on KZbin

[@HeatSeekingMouse]

Hi. Your videos are really good and I like the fact that it has no music and just your commentary; which I enjoy. This is great video and I really appreciate the time you have taken to help us out! Thanks!

[@rubych4096]

Thank you for this. I was struggling with where to start and felt a video would be best; you broke it down into very simple steps so I felt confident doing it, really appreciate it. Will you be doing any more? I'd love to see more of your work!

[@madeleinefranklin-student6928]

This is a great tutorial/ design. Thankyou! However, I found it so difficult! I'm surprised to see in the comments that everyone is finding it easy- it boggled my mind! Especially trying to figure out how the guides lines became the continuous line, I made so many mistakes, mine definitely didn't look like Lex's! But I'm going to keep trying.

[@TheScottrw2002]

Lex this is great, very helpful. Good to finally hear your voice too :) keep up the awesome work dude!

[@thesmokingmonkeyband]

Thanks man!! More to follow I hope. Thanks for the continued support :)

[@teresanikolic3366]

Mesmerising to watch and inspiring...such beautiful art from such simple tools..thanks for sharing 👍

[@freetube5304]

Great video, im decorating my room this will help a lot.

[@adeloach]

Outstanding! Thank you for producing this revised video.

[@fatimanaqvi2976]

thank you for showing how to draw this beautiful design....

[@LexWilson]

Fatima Naqvi hey no worries, hope it helped you do the same :)

[@rouroukouki9155]

نصههصهصع3ههعثهع Hjzheyyz zizi

[@sammurray8926]

Finally someone who shows how to do it! Thanks Lex!

[@wzjadoon4190]

Thank you to you sir lex wilson i learn it so easily i mean yeah it took lots of time but your every step is so smooth and clear that its make everything easy .

[@yazabug2933]

Beautiful work and clear instructions. Thanks!

[@thesmokingmonkeyband]

Hey thanks, glad it was helpful

[@alexandrapurcell441]

Exactly what I had been looking for, Lex, thanks a million!

[@cristinalattuada5322]

There's magic in geometry, thank you for sharing

[@joanstolz5986]

Thank you. This was very generous of you. So clear and so well done.

[@Sara-zr5eo]

Wow amazing, this is actually used in Moroccan zellij, its used everywhere here in Morocco

[@MonaAlHmood]

I'm so grateful and lucky that finally I found your channel and videos where you teach how to draw Islamic geometry in detail 😍 can't wait to start drawing them.. wished to learn since ages .. Thaaaank you 💖💖💖

[@rajalakshmipandit8465]

thank you so much! this is so well done and good to understand!

[@reipreston]

Thank you - really helpful!

[@UmmDawud1]

Love this and it’s not messy at all. 😍

[@icyburger]

wow.. thats gorgeous. it has poetic beauty to it

[@Jinda89]

this is just...beautiful. You have a very steady hand! Quick question: when you use the compass to create the vertical axis(or rather drawing the crosses to describe the vertical axis), does the compass need to be opened to a certain width? Like double the radius of the original circle?

[@tahreemakif1445]

+E Miers The width just has to be large enough for the arcs to cross. You can't really get too large - the point of intersection will get higher, but it will still be accurate. Just try to estimate a convenient width.

[@ounziproudmha5421]

جميل جدا شكرا للاهتمام بالحضارة الإسلامية

[@fairyevie5000]

I appreciate your work. Thank you!

[@506take]

This is a world-famous Moroccan ceramic and wood design

[@OksanaStepanova]

Thank you! So grateful for this!

[@annaarow3191]

Pretty amazing. I sure will try it.

[@stevehunt914]

I realize i'm a little late to the party here but,... i just finished this last night and as i was going off to sleep i started to wonder how many times you've already done this pattern to have such an amazing grasp on where all the lines go!?! So,.. if you're still alive out there and vaguely recollect, i'd love to know!

[@stevehunt914]

Also,.. i got Eric Broug's book ' Islamic Geometric Design' - thanks for the tip, its pretty amazing.

[@mrs.sam.5853]

Thank you so much to Share your work and amazing star to work Professionally , i am painting some work but didn’t get this until i found your Tutorial video , thank you

[@lennyblandino]

Great video Lex!

[@australianaturevideos]

Amazing tutorial and you have a very beautiful voice!!

[@shanisk6981]

Thanks for giving full tutorial

[@yasmincagatay_art6058]

thank you so much ! i will try this pattern as soon as possible

[@tikomakedoneli2607]

wow i learnt so much. :D thanks for this

[@ArmandoNetto]

thank you very much, my friend :D

[@skylnstudio1439]

I am looking for this tutorial thank you this video help a lot ...

[@alirzaveseyyidedesatfiziko6546]

Hi Lex, thanks a lot for this wonderful video

[@greg030377]

Thank you this was my first time You helped me very much!!! :D😁

[@ameena81]

Amazing thanks for the tutorial

[@ahlamesuenos]

Good work. Thank you for sharing

[@runa1174]

Masha Allah very talented. Fantastic work.

[@lucascatalan8902]

Amazing, thank you

[@chithralekhachithralekha4233]

Thank you for the all video

[@hijjiam]

lovely.keep going dude.

[@pinky_arya]

I love ur channel ..I tried extended version of 12fold rosette ..It came out to b amazing ..Thanku so much for the tutorial .. Can you Please post a tutorial on how to draw rosset surrounded by other rossetts ...It will b great help .. And plz can u do review video on the books u mentioned in description box , actually I wanted to buy some of them ,but not before watching any review ..thanku so much .. And watched ur Steadler Noris Compass video , thanku once again , now I will happily buy that compass ..Love u .. God bless u ..

[@bobstwo5424]

Also English please

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

Your teaching, similar to Dearing Wang , is concise. Thank you for sharing both your teaching and artistic talents. Namo Namah

[@thesmokingmonkeyband]

Thank you :)

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

Lex Wilson You're welcome! : )

[@Byduaa]

Amazing geometric design ❤

[@suhailpatel176]

Just speechless!!!....... Excellent!!!

[@aquasealchannel154]

Such a good draw 😍 itu love it

[@haniasukkar3827]

Would you please make more of these videos , very useful and I personally need to practice more n’ more thx

[@Dialahh]

incredible!

[@iulia-andreeaanghii999]

I DID IT! I WATCHED THE WHOLE VIDEO

[@rafafernandes79]

Awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RINAD333]

جميل جداًًً , أعجبني عملك. كل التوفيق.

[@user-do5ks4oy4w]

شو هاي رسم المبدع واي حلووه

[@hmadhmad8992]

@@user-do5ks4oy4wهدا يا أختي توريق المغربي

[@abigailschoder4355]

thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge...do you recommend certain compasses to get started?

[@saranimis9957]

Thanks for this excellent video! I cannot figure out how you choose the lines to keep in the final design. Are there rules you follow to figure out where to start, at which intersections you make an angle, and which intersecting line you keep in the final design? Thanks again.

[@LexWilson]

Thanks Sara! Yes - it has to be the exact intersections shown here - if not, the geometry *may* still connect but the perfect symmetry will be lost. To be honest - this is the most time-consuming stage in the whole process - identifying the right intersections to ink and not under- or over-shooting!

[@laurawilliamss]

really helpful cheers! you should do a full tutorial on your one of your 3d typography pieces like this

[@jokegabriel2452]

Thank you very much!!

[@johnbosco1391]

Wow i really love it i will try

[@yakinpapillon1920]

It's islamic geometry ⭐🌙

[@ishratajmeri3435]

Amazing..trying out today itself...half done

[@foziomohamed9870]

Really good :)

[@aspiringpainter5609]

Very nice thank you so much 😌

[@sukumac9013]

Thank you!!!

[@TazPessle]

I've been studying an Islamic artefact and wondered how they got the 12 fold symmetry. The construction of the vertical and horizontal guide lines are crucial. I couldn't get any tessalation until I tried this way.

[@deedeelou1047]

Thank you for this great video, very helpful!

[@sukumac9013]

I would love to see some ways you can lay this tile to make a bigger piece. Could you do a video on the various ways to use this tile .

[@Magicallstore]

here you can do it easier on paper kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZCnoaKfa7SdhLs

[@nohaahassn1458]

thank you so much

[@bulmear2531]

amazing

[@chadsimon9123]

Such a breath of fresh air. Question... Who are the makers of the Blue outliner pen you are using in this video?

[@LexWilson]

Hey thanks. The blue pen is a stabilo point88

[@yatendrakumarrajput8876]

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[@moonqueenofnight6837]

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[@zkzks]

Outstanding WOW

[@lamijakabas7214]

Very nicely explained I succeeded

[@lair21]

Drawing the lines at the start reminded me of my maths lessons.

[@hamdimohammedtaha]

Wonderful.

[@jwanmohammed3585]

I did not understand how did you decide on the first parallel line @ 6:33. Why did you chose those specific two points to connect?

[@LexWilson]

I wasn't helpful with this - sorry. I should've started with the parallel vertical lines (7m12s) and worked round from there. The key thing is that the parallel lines need to be aligned to the outer 'points' of the star, not the 'valleys'

[@jwanmohammed3585]

awesome! thank you soo much :)

[@dilperadilpera4170]

Lex Wilson

[@daisysun114]

Thank you very much

[@Dhamyaa1]

Thank you very very very much..... this is a nice and hard work

[@LexWilson]

Dhamyaa AL-Nasrawi thanks for watching :)

[@clashwithshakti]

Thatttt!!

[@danaparido1496]

Do you use pigma micron pens for the drawing

[@larchejacquesclarel9451]

MAGNIFICENT

[@msaeedakhter]

Excellent

[@mountainlifehunza7077]

That's beautiful

[@moosasanani]

Very very NIce

[@user-sl6cu4nw9t]

We need more videos like it

[@z.t1697]

Its look so beautyful 👍

[@mays2238]

This is amazing, but could you use please use different colours please as it gets too complex to continue.

[@3dartstudent973]

Very beautiful

[@youssefkamil6503]

لا اله الا الله.محمد رسول الله .صلى الله عليه وسلم رمضان مبارك عليكم اخوكم يوسف من المغرب

[@farooqalikhan8400]

ماشاءاللہ جزاک اللہ

[@me-no2hn]

Moroccan architecture always wins 😍

[@user-el3db6ts3x]

thankyou 😄😄

[@naveensamalakothagudem1067]

very nice.

[@altoobaateliert]

What name of this desgin in which mosque it is used?

[@ustadgujrati7040]

Awesome