How to Paint Dot Mandala

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TOOLS/MATERIALS:
8" X 8" heavy weight card stock
DecoArt Americana acrylic paint:
--Cadmium Yellow DA010
--Blue Harbor DA283
--Brilliant Purple DA353
--True Blue DA036
--Vivid Violet DA232
--Dioxidine Purple DA101
Crystalites Crochet Hooks
Nail Dotters
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Find all of the great products use and love at my shop:
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Mandala Dotting Tools:
💚 Dritz Notions DRISRL10 Saral Assorted Tracing Paper, 8 1/2" x 11" - 5 Count - amzn.to/2qaIuwP
💚 Susan Bates Crystalites 12408 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - amzn.to/2zFCPER
💚 Susan Bates Crystalites 12409 Acrylic Crochet Hook Gift Set - amzn.to/2yAgx3W
💚 5pc 2 Way Dotting Pen Tool Nail Art Tip Dot Paint Manicure kit - amzn.to/2iTQ9Ly
💚 Helix Angle and Circle Maker (36002) - amzn.to/2ERTh7P
💚 Paint Brushes - amzn.to/2yBmnSB
💚 Paint Palette - amzn.to/2z0cn9z
Water Bucket
Materials:
💚 DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - amzn.to/2hpnZb0
(search for color on the DecoArt page) Gloss Enamel/Acrylics
💚 General Pencil 5582BP Charcoal White Pencils 2/Pkg-2B - amzn.to/2idnFgp
Cotton Swabs
Water
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-This tutorial is for personal use only.
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-If a painting you make of my original design are offered for sale in a retail setting of any kind ( this includes online) , please attribute ‘Original design by Maria Clark, Sweet Willow Designs’.
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Artwork is the property of Maria Clark and Sweet Willow Designs. and is intended for the personal enjoyment of the student.

[@dorisjimison7590]

There are few artists that inspire me. You are one of them. I totally LOVE what you do in this video, it is something that is new for me. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@colleengunning3671]

Love all 3 mandalas with this stencil. So many options. I love the blended background of this videos featured mandala . So subtle, and cross "pollinating" of colors through out is soothing. Thanks for your inspiration.

[@ashleyadams6803]

Very, very pretty! Love the paint on it first before you start the dots! Loved all three versions, you are so talented!

[@omacollins5725]

I realize you did this several years ago, but it is beautiful!! Thank You for e.

[@steadcal]

Just found you on KZbin and so pleased. I have watched a ton and not all are as useful as yours are, just great. I know how to put a dot down but you do that and so much more. I love you combine decorative painting and dotting and dot on lots of surfaces with good explanations of the unique requirements of dotting on various items

[@theasignalman7123]

Wow! I never got a chance to stencil when it was popular. I loved your process start to finish. I love your designs and have watched your Christmas Tree videos several times. I am about a month into the process. You are an excellent teacher and I look forward to working with you in the future. If you tube would have been around in Tole painting days I might have been a master!🙃😉💘

[@sumansareen4219]

Beautiful! 👏👏👏👏

[@nighatpanjwani604]

That looks amazing

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you.

[@normadykstra1213]

Beautiful!❤

[@lindaarrington8566]

Beautiful

[@filomenagalante5399]

Stupefacente, bellissimo 😍

[@kathybray7156]

One if my fabirtres so far

[@elviravimm8689]

Excelente trabajó, felicitaciones

[@jacmandala8821]

Love your tutorials! Gorgeous design!

[@marnetsteenkamp2560]

The usage of coulours is beautiful! I simply love this painting.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! These are some of my favorite colors. Thanks for watching.

[@MsMak12356]

that's very pretty. i like the combination of solid colors and dots.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! 😊

[@margarethdemery488]

Dearest Maria... you never cease to surprise me with your absolutely fantabulous projects! Love it! Thank you for your time 👍💕

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

So glad you enjoyed this project Margareth. I really liked this one for the colors.

[@suejameson1517]

I love your tutorials and am really excited by this one combining the stencils and dots. Thank you so. Much x

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Sue. So glad you enjoyed.

[@annetteduguay1279]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your video. Thank you for educating this Canadian in northern Alberta.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hello Canada! Thanks so much. I'm glad you liked this video. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kl4334]

This is stunning! I love how you variegated the dots! ❤️ Thanks for showing us additional way to use stencils!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed. The variegated dots are a fun addition.

[@susanherbstreit6421]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Sue! I'm glad you like this one.

[@louisealain780]

Really awesome, love those colours a lot, truly beautiful 💜

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks so much Louise!

[@amgpaints]

So lovely! Thanks for sharing!❤️❤️

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

So glad you enjoyed Anne. Thanks so much for watching.

[@livingcreatively1]

I enjoyed this tutorial. Love the swirl technique, I'm definitely going to try it.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Yeah, it's a fun technique. Look forward to hearing how you like it.

[@justine9980]

This is absolutely gorgeous Maria! I cant wait to try this! Once again you are a wonderful teacher and I always enjoy your videos!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks Justine, I hope you enjoy this and thanks for your encouragement. 💚

[@gratefulgirl6716]

Beautifully done as always. Thank you for your tutorials. I learn so much.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.

[@maryburke6577]

I Have been watching many dot paintings and I came across this one tonight. I find it definitely unique and I LOVE the colour combinations and how it turned out. I will attempt this one myself for myself. I have not done any dot painting yet. Thank You !!! So Much for this GREAT tutorial!!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Mary, I'm so glad you enjoyed this painting and I hope you do try it. I think you'll find dot painting very relaxing and rewarding. Thanks for watching.

[@margarethdemery488]

Just purchased your lovely stencil! Thank you for the “free” shipping!👏👏👏💕

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Yay! Thanks for purchasing this stencil, I hope you enjoy. Free shipping is definitely a plus. 💚💚💚

[@jillladd7319]

Definitely liked this format the best. Don't have to feel like I can't keep up while doting. And we can still ask questions. The other nice thing is it's not an all-nighter. This picture turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks Jill. I'll keep changing it up!

[@melaniegee]

Wow! This is beautiful! And thank you so much for showing us the wonderful tip on how to add the colors to the canvas. I’ve tried to paint petals but your way is by far the best way to do it. I love the way the colors just fade into the next color. Great job and again thank you so much!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Melanie. Lots of ways to get a background on the canvas. This one is particularly fun. Thanks so much for watching.

[@janfields9787]

I have made three canvases using the wonderful stencil. Such a great design and technique.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Jan, thank you so much for ordering this stencil. I'm glad you've gotten good use of it. I've used it on 3 different pieces also and love each one. Post some of your pics in the SWD Joyful Mandala group, we'd all love to see! 💚

[@shellybeals2806]

Gorgeous 👏🏻💗👏🏻💗👏🏻 I love your artistry and your products 😊💗

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Shelly! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@nita44htc]

Just came across your video. I've used stencils for other things but never for Mandalas. Love this this idea and now you've inspired me to use this technique FOR the other things. TFS.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Yay! So glad you are inspired. So many possibilities with stencils. Thanks for watching.

[@mixedupmargie]

Beautiful 💞 what a great idea 💡

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@selene4621]

wow that is such an awesome look :) .. Never seen the sponge look before. Thankyou so much for sharing :) gives me inspiration to try different things.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks for watching Selene. I'm glad you liked the sponge. It's fun to use this to get a background.

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Beautiful simply beautiful thank you for sharing.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thanks so much Deborah. I'm glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.

[@maryalicejohnson8291]

This would be an amazing poinsettia pattern for Christmas! ❤

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

I agree! Thanks for watching.

[@janfields9787]

So beautiful. Just received my stencil. Can't wait to get started. Once again Maria, wonderful lesson and you are so easy to follow and such a soothing teaching voice.:-)

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Jan. Thanks so much for ordering a stencil, I hope you enjoy it. So many uses.

[@dorothylabarge6340]

Love it 😍 will be trying soon

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much Dorothy!

[@dhanaazm7897]

Wow very beautiful.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much!

[@alikat379]

Hi Maria! 😃😃 This is one of my all time favorite videos of yours! I’ve incorporated stencils into my mandala work, using this daubing/sponging technique. I absolutely LOVE the way these come out!! 😍😍 Would you consider doing any more tutorials based on THIS daubing/sponging technique over stencils then dotting? I would LOVE to see more, as you are the only artist I’ve found who’s done a video for this. I’ll keep my fingers crossed to hopefully see more of these types of tutorials in the future!! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

I'm so glad you like these. The stencil is so versatile and sponging is a great way to add color and a background. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Wonkee123]

I was about 10 mins in when I realized my mouth was hanging open I just awe and wonder! Wow how pretty.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Patty, thank you for your kind words. This is a fun design. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Hi wow these are really beautiful art

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanniesorel2135]

just starting out in dot painting. love this art form. so beautiful and meditative, I bought this stencil from you and as i learn more aspire to get this good at it. Thank you so much! from a Colorado lady that has been living in Rhode Island for many years

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Jeannie. We're planning our annual trip to see the Aspens turn here in CO! Thanks so much for watching. I hope you enjoy the stencils. So many possibilities.

[@jeanniesorel2135]

@@SweetWillowDsgn I sure miss the Aspens on the mountains but New England trees put on a pretty good show. We are heading to Niagra Falls this week. Love road trips and art!

[@summersautumn]

This was mesmerizing to watch! You should be a voiceover for novels or something, if you don't already. I could listen to your voice forever. Your skill and creativity is amazing, too! The beautiful colors and swirls give that pieceso much movement and almost its own life. Awestruck!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you watching.

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[@sherrieduchaine1876]

Wow ❤️this iam going to try this. Iam new at dotting. Thanks so much.❤️

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Sherrie. So glad you liked this design.

[@deidrefrederick7392]

dee frederick wow!!!!!!!

[@PKeefe]

Very impressed with all three designs with that one pattern. I’m not sure if your expertise is due to practice or concentration. You really do make dotting look easy. Your instruction is always so clear. And of course the blending of paint is over the top. Thanks so very much for sharing. PAM

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Pam, so glad you liked this painting. It's one of my favorites. The ability to try out new colors is such fun. Thanks for watching!

[@kathybray7156]

I really love yjis

[@kathybray7156]

Braituful

[@purpleshadows420]

I love this design with the stencil, I've used stencils in the paste for my dot paintings but I never used the swirl paint to get that variation of color within the dots, thanks for sharing. I was also wondering what camera you use, your zoom is awesome and has a crisp clear picture, I'm new to video but would like to start recording my own work and share with KZbin, can you give any advice for someone just starting out?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Amanda. I use Logitech c920 and c930 webcams. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

[@joanpitre140]

Is it possible to still get this stencil? Love it and what you've done with it!

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Joan. Thanks for checking in with me. I will resume shipping early March.

[@sueaziz7513]

This is so beautiful. Love the blending of colors. Did you seal this?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

I did this one on paper and did not seal it. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed this video.

[@margarethdemery488]

Keep forgetting to mention that you have a very pleasant therapeutic voice...

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hey Margareth, hope you are well. Thanks so much.

[@goldielockks8421]

I've had several tips from the swirled manicure tools come out. I'm really unhappy about it but I was wondering if that happened to you and how you fixed it.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi. I have had a set that had some tips come out. I glued them back in with super glue. I also had an issue with cleaning the tools with alcohol. If they sit in alcohol the tops come out and even the acrylic handles cracked and broke. Now I only clean with dish soap or household cleaner.

[@conniequeen9585]

Wow beautiful I am very new to dotting and was wondering what lb of card stock do you use?? thank you

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Connie. It’s usually 65-80lbs.

[@conniequeen9585]

@@SweetWillowDsgn thank you so much I really enjoy your videos

[@farahclay912]

Maria, I do believe you surpassed yourself with this one. Your paints look like color shift in the video. You also mentioned a traceable, but I was wondering how you would achieve the blended background look by using a traceable?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this project. It is more challenging to use a traceable but doable! You can trace the pattern and then use a small brush to apply paint within the pattern pieces. When using a brush to help with blending don't clean it between adding colors and you'll get some automatic blending. It's fun to create these different backgrounds.

[@farahclay912]

Thanks Maria, allow me to share another way of creating that blended look. So I would apply different paints just like you did , directly on the canvas and then trace the outlines with a white pencil and then paint the outlines black.

[@judebaber5695]

Hi, could you send this stencil to the UK .?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

So sorry Julie. I’ve suspended international shipping due to complaints of delayed or non-receipt. I hope to offer again when international shipping is more stable.

[@kikaramirez9525]

Beautiful! Is it for sale?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Kika. No, not for sale at this time.

[@doreenturner9284]

thank you for this video, how do i find the traceable on Facebook, please?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Doreen, you need to be a member of m group SWD Joyful Mandalas on Facebook. Answer a few questions and, once a member, you can find the traceables in the "Files" section of the group.

[@doreenturner9284]

@@SweetWillowDsgn thank you, i will try today

[@FairyArtMother]

I saw that you liked what my friend, Leslie Ohnstead did with dot mandalas using your instructions. I shared this video with her. I ordered this stencil and some others from you so I could use them in doing the glass ornaments. I have the ornaments for sale if you have any interest in doing some of your own. I’d love to see what you do with them. I hope to try my hand st dotting them too 😁. Please contact me at Judy Howard Sand on Facebook if you’re interested. I love your work.

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Thank you Judy, I'll definitely check out the ornaments. I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@janicelynn-sroczynski7593]

Did I miss the chat?

[@SweetWillowDsgn]

Hi Janice. Did you get into the chat? We had fun talking through the video. I'll do more of these .