How To Paint Dot Mandalas Multiple Mandalas Layered

In this tutorial I show you step by step instruction on how to paint this 8"x10'" layered multiple mandala design using acrylic paint.
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[@cherub73au]

I just bought your 4 in 1 stencil and dotting tools, only just found your channel and Etsy shop, I just subscribed. 💕

[@purvapatil021]

Beautiful video, I may try this soon✨

[@kayissler5686]

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[@mitzzy40]

Lydia: I'm trying to learn this art and I love your mandalas. These three are extremely gorgeous. I must practice a lot. I'm in love with this art! I do have shaky hands because I'm 85+ old so less talk and hurry up before I go to see 👀 Jesus!! Amen!! God bless you and thanks for sharing your gift 🎁!!

[@kernowarty]

There is something relaxing about watching you make this.

[@mandamorris7934]

I've watched this vid I don't know how many times... I'm still new enough that it's a weensy bit intimidating...however you teach in such a calm, matter of fact and encouraging way I really believe I can do this! Thank you...for being you, and for your generosity in sharing.

[@noragodley1270]

Glad I found you! I definitely need the structure of the circles! 😊

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

This was fun! Thanks for sharing each step and allowing others to copy your work if they would like to. You are very generous!!

[@deanablythe9394]

Thanks, Lydia, I love this design as it takes out the finding the middle of the canvas, always great to watch you create.

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you! Yes, it does. I love that! *double high five* Haha!

[@amycarpenter6699]

I'm so hooked!! I love creating with color. I'll be trying this out soon. THANK YOU!!!

[@louisesteyn8064]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

[@TheCagedRaven]

This is beautiful. And you make it look so effortless. I have just recently discovered dot art and have enthusiastically introduced it to the children I work with. We all love it. Thank you for this easy-to-follow video and for making me even more excited to do more dot art.

[@kristinetraylor9501]

I Love your tutorials; thank you!! I've been having so much fun painting...something I never previously imagined I could do! I also appreciate when you say "we're not machines" in regards to not stressing if we didn't make a perfect dot or placement. You said that in another video tutorial and it really helped me let go of perfectionism stress. Dot mandala painting is turning out to be a great form of meditation for me...so if I start feeling any stress coming up over an "imperfect" dot placement, I say: "It's okay...you're not a machine! It will add character to the end result"! ;)

[@LydiaMay]

That is exactly right! I mean, if someone wants perfection, they can buy a computerized print. I'm glad to hear you're getting past the little things. Keep up the great work! XOXO

[@aiccu]

@@LydiaMay That's the difference between human and machine. 😊 Think about any art painting, it looks perfect. An artist might not be satisfied, they hardly ever do but we love them. No machine could never imitate human handmade art. That's why handmade items are more precious. They are all unique. I could say as if they were handmade haute couture costume. 🌞

[@olivewoo522]

I have and idea. For someone who may not have the tool, a circle stencil can be used. I have one with various sizes. Bowls of various sizes could also be used. I think I’ll try this. A winter storm is headed for the east coast. (16 December 2020) Glad I watched this again. Any viewers reading this comment: watch the ads. It helps her channel. Or just walk away or silence them. -a long time forever subscriber. (No, I do not personally know Lydia.)

[@margarethdemery488]

I love the kinda of your wing it attitude.... so makes me so more at easel..... love love 💕 this tutorial.... you so rock !!!!!!!!!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you, love! I'm glad to have put you at ease. That was my goal. I would love to see your take on this. Get at me!

[@row1479]

Thank you Lydia, what a great idea on your creation's looking forward for other's.

[@nancysutherland6043]

I love this!!! I also like that you told us what color crochet hook to use! I can’t wait to start painting this! Thanks Lydia! ❤️

[@LydiaMay]

I love you Nancy. I will look forward to seeing it in our Facebook group! XOXO

[@christinetookey5637]

I’m brand new to this art form and these artists make it look so darn easy lol.....my dots were all kinds of sizes and running into each other, but I’m getting there, with a lot of practice! Thanks to all you folks making these tutorials! 👏👏👏👏

[@LydiaMay]

Your paint could be too thin. Try giving yourself more space and see how that goes. XOXO

[@rmancebo63]

I love how you used different items to make the dots. Thank you for sharing.

[@azaliareeve6477]

Lovely! Each time I watch one of your videos I think I could do this. I'm horrendous at art, but I'm going to try dot art. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@pamelathompson9890]

Love it! Can"t wait to try it!

[@kishorelachhani1202]

Awesome work. Thanks for making it look so very achievable

[@janetospina6365]

Beautiful I want to try this I just love it!

[@NaTate444]

Will try to make my own today for the first time. Thanks for your video will defo use it as my guidance.

[@MMGARC]

You are so wonderful to watch you paint your dots, Lydia! It's so relaxing (almost too relaxing!!). I'm in the process of purchasing all my materials, and then I can start. I've loved drawing 'dots' since I was five and tend to draw all kinds of things from Dots! So I know I'm going to love doing this with you. I want to thank you, you're so down to earth and explain the directions very clear. I appreciate you sharing your craft.

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad you found your way here! Have fun!

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Just love it and I like filling in the spaces also

[@LydiaMay]

Thanks!

[@resistresist7267]

Your work is so amazing! And your voice is not annoying lol. Ive gotten much better at this because of you! Thank you XO

[@jignishagowda]

This is just too beautiful! Thank you for teaching ❤️

[@lisalegrand4743]

What fun!!!! Thank you for your talent, time and sharing!!!!

[@tinabarringer8488]

Gorgeous! I just love this!

[@shaz8486]

LOVE this ...I wondered how you could use a rectangle canvas ! Thanks for a great tutorial! 🔵🟣🟢🟠🟡❤️❤️xo

[@jenmarjam]

Love this! Want to try for sure! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@shannonmclean1916]

Love this new tut my friend!! Great job as always! I love the use of the Color Shift. It’s my favorite to make magical topdots with as well! Much Love to you always honey!!!!! ❤️❣️😘❣️❤️

[@cathysparks2797]

Very nice. And thanks for speaking plain, understandable English. Your videos are some of the few I can actually understand. Thanks again. Beautiful work

[@christinecrow1410]

This is beautiful, so perfect to look at.

[@mysterious6773]

You are awesome Lydia

[@evelyncanning4989]

Beautiful. I could watch you dot all day long...thank you so much

[@LydiaMay]

XOXO

[@MartatheJoyfulCrafter]

Gorgeous! You make it look so easy.

[@margarethdemery488]

Absolutely Lovely!!! Fantabulous!!!!

[@tcfmarch17]

You are an awesome teacher.

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you! 😃

[@katarinarakociova5620]

nadherne. ide o piplavu pracu, zabijanie casu. to moze byt aj napr. na nadobe kde sadime kvety. super.

[@pikeandike]

Thanks Lydia! I have learned so much from your videos. I have only been painting mandalas on rocks for about a month and I am getting better with each rock! Your tutorials are a perfect learning tool for this craft! Thanks so much!! Keep up the good work! 😎

[@LydiaMay]

Thanks!

[@carolantrim]

Thank you so much for showing this technique. Your tutorials explain things so thoroughly and make it easy to follow. Thanks for all that you do to help all of us out here to make such beautiful creations and learn so many techniques so easily!

[@LydiaMay]

XOXOXO

[@keariewashburn4680]

Love your work Lydia! ❤😊

[@Nathalieroy2624]

You make it look soooo easy!! You have the best tutorial vids.

[@rosasalazar861]

Wow so beautiful and the illusion is very cool! So simple to recreate. Thank you😁

[@pennyanderson8954]

I love how you make it seem so effortless!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you! 😊

[@nurunmuhammed7678]

Thanks sooo much Lydia! Your videos are extremely helpful-I actually used them too! 😉❤️💕

[@kreativbienchen7828]

einfach schön und entspanntzu zuschauen....

[@sherrykthompson]

Love your videos Lydia. I learn something new every time I watch one.

[@LydiaMay]

Great! That's my goal. XOXO

[@BeCre8ive2]

Wow! Your art is so beautiful. I love all these colours. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@sandraspeer8809]

Thank you for sharing. Your work is absolutely beautiful.

[@kirtidustakar7914]

It's so pretty. Also you explained so well. Thanks a lot.

[@amritakhanna1751]

Gorgeous painting ❤️

[@dhanyarajan5496]

Wow... Thank you ..Always wondered how to do this ..Lots of love ..

[@kimf3031]

Gorgeous!!!

[@monicalima8008]

Lindo trabalho. Me apaixonei por pontilhismo !!! 💖

[@babihomemade5295]

Wow ! Wonderful painting, I love it.👌👌👌

[@nancy9704]

Very cool! I love the design and the colors you used. Still love your channel, Lydia!!

[@msm1096]

I simply love watching your tutorials. they are tempting enough for me to go buy some paints and supplies to try this art out. thankyou so much for the inspiration and motivation. absolutely beautiful work.

[@LydiaMay]

You can do it!

[@msm1096]

@@LydiaMay I tried this. i couldn't ofcourse replicate but took inspiration and did something😄Thankyou lydia again.

[@judis.1810]

Just too beautiful!!

[@sarahowen56]

You make this look soooo easy! I just might try this! I really appreciate how you explain as you go. Sometimes I almost expected you to say stuff like Bob Ross. 'You can have anything you want in your world' etc. Lol

[@giovannascotti488]

Wonderful colors!

[@VintageAnn]

I love your stencils. I think I have them all. You tutorials are amazing. Thank you!

[@LydiaMay]

You're awesome Annie! Thank you so much for all your support. I'm so glad to hear you love them! XOXO

[@justenuffjustenuff]

One of the coolest mandalas I’ve seen!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you!!

[@arohalove436]

Wow wow wow wow wow!! Absolutely beautifully done!!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you!

[@sharyvalentine952]

Excellent tutorial!

[@galinapilate7981]

Thank you. It was interesting. I'll try to repeat.

[@andygranick]

This is incredible!

[@stephaniebaxter9059]

This was beautiful!

[@rosacardenas1264]

Hermoso... muchas gracias por brindarnos tus obras... saludos desde Venezuela

[@JulzHair]

Wow!! So pretty

[@bethpiquard]

Woooooowwwww Lydia!! 💕 Precioso!!! 😘 Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@AliAsghar-of1sn]

Really amazing hand made art it’s a great idea ❤️

[@luzelenasorensen1618]

Que lindos! Muchas gracias por compartir

[@anitacoleman5369]

Absolutely beautiful!! Keep up the good work! 😍 😍

[@ljiljanakostic1490]

Predivno kao i sve do sada !

[@gladyscortes2709]

Gladys Cortés Toledo de Neiva Huila Colombia. Me encanta todo lo que hace con tanta perfección. Felicitaciones por tus Dones y talentos. La Divinidad te Bendice. Te amo!

[@maryalanis8323]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@sumar207]

Very, VERY wonderful!

[@joannedonovan9489]

That is gorgeous! Thanks!!

[@dianeibarra6839]

Wow....Lydia....this is beautiful....as always....

[@DentalPlus-ko3qb]

Wooow I love it !!! Fantastic tutorial thanks 😍

[@jayduncan9315]

Loved this! Trying it tomorrow!

[@rebornboulevard9581]

You have me hooked! 😍

[@minniem820]

Hi Lydia!! Very beautiful colors!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@angeliquemazeau2437]

Hello!!! I love your Mandala it's beautiful work!!! Thank you 😘😘💖💖💖

[@pennyventurino5937]

Thanks Lydia for taking the mystery out of these mysterious mandalas! And....just in case you haven’t figured it out yet...RED is definitely your color! Hugs from WV!

[@LydiaMay]

Aww, How sweet! THANK YOU! I never wear red, mostly black so I'll have to do that. *HUGS* XOXO

[@barbbuckley8312]

Beautiful!

[@isabelmaringil8853]

Maravilloso el trabajo

[@beverlyfrederick7670]

Thank you for your amazing videos and all the work it takes to do them...Love your art!

[@LydiaMay]

XOXOX

[@noremac4807]

Hi Lydia How thin should the acrylic paint be? And how do you thin it down?

[@rachel-shemesh]

Thanks so much for the beautiful video. You work wonderfully and professionally. I really enjoyed it and learned from you. Thank you very much

[@tejalpatel1787]

That was really cool and perfect I loved it thanks for the video

[@gloriabennett6585]

How AWESOME!!!!!!

[@niladrishekharsaha9693]

Your art work is fabulous. And you are really kind enough to share it with all. Keep up the GOOD WORK. Waiting for something more exclusive.

[@LydiaMay]

Please do tell me what you would like to see. I am always up to hearing what anyone would like for me to cover in a tutorial. I make them for all of YOU, my subscribers. XOXO

[@marisolcorona9728]

Thank you Lydia for amazing tutorials and for sharing your priceless knowledge. Me and my daughter (16yo) are venturing into this art and your videos are soooo inspiring and helpful! Grateful Hugs 🫂 to you from me!!

[@lucianenunes2035]

Estou amando sua arte,sou sua nova inscrita 😍

[@anasantos1018]

Que belleza!! 😍

[@pattiwest2939]

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful tutorial!!

[@LydiaMay]

Thank you Patti!!

[@kjmcarl4257]

Fabulous video. Thank you!!!!!

[@jalapenogal8856]

Just ordered your colored dotting dowels!! excited to get them!!

[@serenakiril]

Did you find wooden ones? If so, where did you get them and in what sizes?

[@carolinarodriguez737]

Love it!