How to paint a Dot Mandala on a 11.75 inch Wood Circle tutorial - 312

How to paint a Dot Mandala on a 11.75 inch Wood Circle - Sue Sloan
I left the layout slower so hopefully you all can follow along easily.
There is a small section where I forgot to hit record and dotted. It is like 3 areas of dots, not huge I did add text in telling you what was omitted.
Sorry for this error I just am happy I caught it as soon as I did.
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11.75 inch wood circle, 0.1 thickness
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[@Canthavemybones]

I have no idea why Sue’s goodbye came across my feed but I am sooo grateful for this introduction to mandala. I am simply mesmerized by its beauty and therapeutic nature. RIP angel Sue, your art will carry on forever.

[@CherylJ2023]

Your work is so beautiful. You will truly be missed. Thank you for all you have shared.

[@kathybray7156]

Are you the top doctor in the world I would say probably most watched fot your glorious designs

[@bonitagoodwin2062]

Red is my Favorite color so of course I L❤VE IT !!!!

[@thunderbirdwomanjewelry1083]

My prayers and thoughts are for you! You’re an inspiration to all! 🙏🏻❤️

[@kathyrourke-osborne1305]

Hi Sue! I hope you are reading comments while you are taking your break from videos because I wanted to share this with you. I used this as inspiration for a design I did on a wooden lazy susan for my sister (I will post a pic on your FB page). I got the biggest giggle when you got to the part of the large swooshes in the blue parts, using the very large dotting tools. I never knew what those tools were used for until I saw you use them! I remember when I got them along with my other dotting tools and I thought they were a joke! What could anyone do with these big dotting balls!. Now I know… they make wonderful large swooshes! I had the best laugh Sue and, thanks to you, a new way of doing extra large swooshes! Miss you and hope you are taking care good care of you!

[@SueSloan]

Hi Kathy, those big ones make nice swooshes but they are hard to use. Seeing where your pulling with them isn't so easy but they do a good job of it. Way quicker then dragging it out with another tool. I looked at those tools when I got them and thought the same thing lol.

[@tcfmarch17]

I am going to TRY this ...You are amazing and I love your tutorials..

[@SueSloan]

Thanks Sandra! This is a bit challenging at least it was for me. I KNEW what I wanted it to look like but while painting it I was very frustrated with how it was looking. Its going to look messy until you get your outlining done. The edges of the painted in sections that is. I thought omg this is going to look awful but it didn't once outlined. So hopefully that will help you work through it. :) Don't give up, if I can do it I'm sure you can! Have fun, Sue.

[@kathleendowney8633]

Hi sue. I am new to you channel. This is the first of your tutorials that I have watch and I will say it won't be my last. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@SueSloan]

Thanks Kathleen welcome to my channel 🥰

[@mara9418]

It’s very Beautiful

[@craftypete777]

Lovely Sue. another classic and one more for my list

[@cleyndory]

This one ist so beautiful. Thank you very much, you are so inspiring. ,🌹🌺🍀

[@SueSloan]

Thank you 😀

[@cindymitchell4696]

Love this! I immediately thought of a patriotic wall hanging

[@SueSloan]

Thanks so happy you like it! :)

[@TheRickyandLucy]

You are sooooo creative! Thank you for sharing and being such a good teacher ❤️

[@marilynjones1596]

This is so pretty

[@trishrobertson1265]

This is just stunning!

[@sueaziz7513]

Love these colors and all the work in this piece-beautiful.

[@SueSloan]

Glad you like it :)

[@filomenagalante5399]

Complimenti per i tuoi lavori, sono spettacolari 😍😍😍

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Love this pattern Sue!!

[@muggywebster1117]

Beautiful as always Sue. Thanks for sharing.

[@SueSloan]

Thanks 😊

[@deniseakselrod271]

This is beautiful! It reminds me of patchwork from the 70’s. I hope you’re doing well. Thinking and praying for you 🙏🏻💕

[@suemorris6336]

Wow really pretty. Lots of hard work. Detail beautiful.

[@SueSloan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@scrappky]

This is just beautiful! Those colors really complement each other!

[@SueSloan]

Thank you :)

[@PatriciaSantos-ic8up]

Parabéns suas mandalas são maravilhosas!!! Amei..

[@Lyn4817]

Truly incredible work and so creative.

[@SueSloan]

Thanks Lyn, Hope your doing better.

[@kristenduarte4661]

This is absolutely lovely!

[@SueSloan]

Thank you :)

[@r.s.lapoint1178]

awesome! great painting !

[@t.s5860]

Amazing ! 😍

[@theharleygirl64]

Amazing tutorial once again Sue...I LOVE this one!! Thank you....Darla

[@SueSloan]

Thank you so much Darla :)

[@kw8538]

beautifully done!

[@dawnhabschied8345]

My absolute favorite so far! Excellent teacher!!

[@SueSloan]

Thank you :)

[@kathybray7156]

I love the swooshs

[@bichouquetteisabel1439]

Bonsoir Sue, à l'heure que je vous écris il est 22h20 en France. Je suis tombée par hasard sur ce magnifique tuto. Je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de penser à votre extraordinaire talent. Vous nous manquez et je souhaite de tout coeur que votre santé soit meilleure. Revenez nous en pleine forme et en bonne santé en 2023. Je vous le souhaite de tout coeur. Joies, bonheurs et surtout santé pour l'année 2023.💕💖😙

[@SueSloan]

Thank you so very much. I’m working hard on my health still getting chemo and immunotherapy treatments. Hoping to be back soon. 🥰

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Exquisitely beautiful....😻

[@JayneSecker]

Stunning Sue, you have given me a challenge with this ❤

[@SueSloan]

Jayne, I gave myself a challenge on this LOL. It's funny how things planned take a turn and you make a new plan. But all in all I like the effect it gave so happy with it. :) Have fun!

[@JayneSecker]

@@SueSloan I'm sure I will give it my best x

[@donnaanderson1727]

Wow your work is stunning I am so glad I found your KZbin channel 💜💜💜💜

[@SueSloan]

Thank you so much, so glad you found it too! :)

[@annakos3798]

Beautiful 🥰

[@pickyperson9318]

Tight work 👍🏻

[@dianehawley63]

All I can say is stunning WOW

[@SueSloan]

Thanks Diane 😀

[@zaidatamrawt3898]

Gorgeous! Love it!

[@SueSloan]

Thank you! 😊

[@lelajosievers5828]

Great job teaching. Loved the colors. VERY MUCH Appreciated you showing the number of dotter you were using, how you did the outline for the design. This ALL helps me immensely! Thanks. Look forward to more of your tutorials.

[@SueSloan]

Glad you liked it 😀

[@kathyfernaays8309]

Oh, you did it again. Hit this right out of the ball park!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! Can't wait 'til I can give it a try! (Love the calming music.) ❤️

[@SueSloan]

Thanks so much 😊, I'm sure you will do wonderful you always do!

[@kathyfernaays8309]

@@SueSloan Thank you! ❤️

[@thistledowntreasures7990]

Stunning as always. So talented and imaginative.

[@SueSloan]

Thanks 😊

[@tammyslatten]

Very beautiful. Thank you Much 💜

[@eugeniagarciasantiago274]

PRECIOSO...GRACIAS POR TU TRABAJO (WONDERFUL!!! THANS FOR YOUR EFFORT)

[@karendunaway3390]

Love this. Great work.

[@SueSloan]

Thank you

[@justine9980]

Sue this is stunning!!!!!!!!!!

[@SueSloan]

Thanks 😊

[@renebrasil2124]

Hi I'm from Amazon - Brazil. I Loved. Thanks. ❤

[@itsdelia]

Amazing arat work. I am gonna try it.

[@maxibake9323]

WOW, It's just Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Take care & stay safe too. 😷❤🙂🐶

[@SueSloan]

Glad you like it :)

[@maxibake9323]

@@SueSloan 👍🤗😷❤🙂🐶

[@gaylemcintyre3267]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces I have seen. These are my colors and I hope I could do it justice.

[@SueSloan]

Have fun Gayle, glad you like it. :)

[@hemalikane5018]

What an amazing design! Wow...

[@SueSloan]

Hemali Kane thanks 😄

[@hemalikane5018]

You are very talented!!!’ I can’t wait to try all your tutorials!

[@kerriemcnamara8624]

Incredible. You are extremely talented

[@SueSloan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mannasmiracle6454]

Hello fr Turkey :) This is so beautiful,thank u so much..

[@lelajosievers5828]

I watched the entire tutorial. You make it look so easy. I want to try painting this but mine will never look as beautiful as yours. Im simple in awe of your work on this piece!

[@SueSloan]

Aww that’s sweet of you to say. Just take your time I’m sure it will be just as good. I’m by no means an expert I just enjoy painting and sharing with others. 😀

[@jenniferbayliss3411]

Another beauty 🥰🥰🥰

[@SueSloan]

thanks Jennifer :)

[@silvianishizawa1996]

Un gran trabajo...bello!!

[@SueSloan]

Gracias :)

[@karenschneider6479]

Another design I love! I am painting a tabletop turntable and this would have been a great design on that. I already started it but I have a large serving tray I will be doing soon so may try this design on it.

[@SueSloan]

I'm so happy your enjoying my designs. Makes me so happy! Have fun! Sue. :)

[@daliaortiz6871]

👏👏👏 🌹🌹🌹 Awesome!

[@ednad.connally5098]

I am new to your wonderful work. Thank you for sharing your talent. Please know that prayers are being sent for you as you go forward. God's blessings to you and your doctors.🤗

[@SueSloan]

Thank you so much Edna, welcome to my channel :)

[@michelleb8623]

seriously you are inspirng me!!!

[@SueSloan]

Thanks 😀

[@filomenagalante5399]

Bello,bello, bellissimo

[@Anacpl1]

Muito linda!!!Parabéns!!!

[@SueSloan]

obrigada

[@caroldt80]

Maravilhosa!!

[@carmenrigotti2744]

Melhorou..gratidão!

[@nancy9704]

Oh, wowowow!! This was awesome to watch from beginning to end. Love the colors and design. You're a super teacher of this art. Thank you very much. :)

[@SueSloan]

Nancy Boline thanks, thrilled you enjoyed it. 😄

[@kathybray7156]

Very professtioalanoter beauty good work

[@SueSloan]

Thanks :)

[@hellere8669]

Merci 😉❤️

[@jacklynhiler649]

OMG ITS BEAUTIFUL SUE!!!😍😍😍😍 Thank you for sharing!! I'm like a minute into it but just had to comment! How are things going? I hope your doing well 💗

[@SueSloan]

I'm still good, nothings been done yet waiting on plastic surgeon to call me. This is the nature of how this goes and with covid its no quicker. But posted its coming and lowered my schedule so I could use my wait time to make more content to last while down. I will post when I know when surgery is going to take place as I will most likely be gone for a good month before commenting even.

[@galvaoandrade7893]

Maravilha.

[@suelynavillizeni2165]

Gratidão

[@pamvandijk8636]

Another stunning piece...reminds me of a quilt block so pretty....where do you find these colours..."red violet"..never seen or heard of that one ..now l need to have it..lol😁...take care

[@SueSloan]

I ordered a bunch directly from DecoArt when they had a sale last year. :)

[@huguettefrey8427]

Superbe 👍♥️❤️💖👏

[@mtnmamacolo1]

Hi Sue! I think about you often and wonder how you’re doing! This is a gorgeous piece! Love the color combination! ❤️ I have a question with a piece this large what are some ideas what you would do with it when it is completed? Wall hanging? Please take care! 🥰

[@SueSloan]

Hi Carol, these usually are just wall hanging. When I give them away or sell them I include command strips they hang nicely with them with no extra work because the wood is so light weight. You could also place them on a easel to display them if you like. :) I'm doing great yet, still waiting on doctors to call and schedule. Well the plastic surgeon that is my oncologist was ready last week. I'll be posting when I know the actual date of my surgery as I will be out of commission not even answering comments for a bit. So want you guys to know why and for how long that's expected to be.

[@mtnmamacolo1]

Sue thank you for the quick response! I continue to pray for you and you’re in my thoughts! 🥰🙏

[@kathybray7156]

Lovle

[@elizabethmara792]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jazinga1]

This is very beautiful. On a production note, I don't mind commercials but there are a lot. Too disrupting to a relaxing video.

[@kathyrourke-osborne1305]

Hi Sue! This is so beautiful and reminds me of a quilt. Can you tell me, did you use two coats for the base or just one?

[@SueSloan]

I used several coats on the base and then on the blue areas. Think I had to use three on the blue areas.

[@graygrand]

How do you come up with an idea? Do you draw out a picture or pattern before or are you creating as you go? This is beautiful and takes a lot of time. I just watched the one you painted on a record. Very nice. Now I wish I had some of those records that I got rid of when we downsized and moved.

[@SueSloan]

graygrand I paint as I go. I will base dots off of lines to keep symmetrical but never really know what it will look like when done. I will sometimes have an idea what I want to do such as leave some negative space so will draw lines before to base off of but that’s about it.

[@suchetanatu70]

Beautiful 🙌🏻 Can u pls explain about thr numbers which u r displaying in between ?

[@SueSloan]

I use DIY Mandala Stones dotting tool set. Each tool is numbered, the numbers I display is the tool I'm going to use for the next dots. So you have the color and the tool you need if you want to recreate it. Here is a listing of the sizes of the tools in case you use another tool set. Size 1 - 0.5mm Size 2 - 1mm Size 3 - 1.5mm Size 4 - 2mm Size 5 - 2.5mm Size 6- 3mm Size 7 -3.5mm Size 8 - 4mm Size 9 - 4.5mm Size 10 - 5mm Size 11 - 5.5mm Size 12 - 6mm Size 13 - 6.5mm Size 14 - 7mm Size 15 - 7.5mm Size 16 - 8mm Size 17 - 8.5mm Size 18 - 9mm Size 19 - 9.5mm Size 20 - 10mm Size 21 - 10.5mm Size 22 - 11mm Size 23 - 11.5mm Size 24 - 12mm Size 25 - 12.5mm Size 26 - 13mm Size 27 - 14mm Size 28 - 15mm So if I hold up the number 4 it would mean I'm using a 2mm tool to dot next. Hope that makes sense to you.

[@suchetanatu70]

Sue Sloan Got it ! Thank u so much !

[@carmenrigotti2744]

Adoro seus vídeos mas gostaría que aumentace o Luk..a tela de tamanho..obrigada e muito sucesso...

[@moisesdelvalle6015]

Buenas tardes Sue, un feliz año para usted, en momentos tan difíciles por la que pasa nuestro planeta, he estado viendo muy de cerca la técnica de puntillismo que realiza. Me gustaría preguntarle si usted tiene a la venta los instrumentos qué utiliza (principalmente los de color blanco), de antemano muchas gracias por su atención

[@SueSloan]

Las herramientas que utilizo son piedras de mandala de bricolaje que se venden en Etsy. Aquí hay un enlace: www.etsy.com/shop/DIYMandalaStones

[@moisesdelvalle6015]

@@SueSloan Muchas gracias Sra. Sue, que pase bien

[@jilljo1632]

Is there a way to follow your tutorial using a different tool set? It's hard to match sizes. Love your work! Thank you!

[@SueSloan]

I have the mm size of each tool listed on my website. You just need to make yourself a chart so you have easy reference. Most tool sets list out mm sizes. Here is the page. 😀 lovetocolor.com/pages/tools

[@jilljo1632]

@@SueSloan thank you so much! I appreciate the help.

[@am6996]

What compass do you use. Mine is substandard.

[@SueSloan]

Mine is a cheap plastic one I got from walmart years ago when school was going back in session paid under a dollar for it. Brand is Fiskars

[@larisibrochimanoukian503]

Namastê 🙏

[@carolynmccluskey9958]

Where did you get your compass tool?

[@SueSloan]

Its just a cheap plastic one I bought from Walmart for like a dollar.

[@kathybray7156]

Theres some new stuff in this one I never saw efore

[@bobdriscoll34]

Hi, I hope you get this since this video is already a year old. I have been looking for a white pencil that removes easily.. Can you tell me what kind of a pencil you are using and maybe where to purchase them?

[@SueSloan]

I’m using a Generals chalk pencil. I bought that one from the happy dotting company on Etsy. But I’ve also bought them from Blick art supply. It doesn’t always come off super easy sometimes I need to paint over the lines. But has been best out of what I’ve tried. I had another lady suggest getting an derwent inkintense pencil I’ve not looked for it yet to try it. But she says it comes off very easily. Generals is easy to find probably could even get from Amazon.

[@bobdriscoll34]

@@SueSloan Thank you!

[@busterbrown446]

Its really hard to see where youre putting the dots.

[@christinecrow1410]

Your videos are too fast for me. I like when people talk and tell what paints they are using, because I can't always see what color it is. You do beautiful work though.

[@SueSloan]

Hi Christine, so sorry you find my videos to quick. Most folks will start and stop them. There is a way that you can slow any KZbin down if you choose to. I made a video to show folks how to here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXSUeIKPp9CImMU Also just so you know I do always post the colors I use in every design in the video description. I hope that helps you and I appreciate the fact that you like my work. Take care, Sue