How to paint Dot Mandalas using stencils Part 3

[@TheDottingCenter]

😊 Pattern is now available for instant download: bit.ly/3O851WT

[@Willow_Thorn7]

I just finished all 3 videos, and this turned out amazing. I really love how you filled in the larger shapes by free hand drawing some additional shapes. I like how you said that no 2 Mandalas will be the same even by using the same stencil. Its on your interpretation of how you see it. That really makes me feel better as a new dotter.

[@michelle3064]

My friend is a psychologist and she told me that what you are describing is “flow state”, positive psychology. “Getting in the zone”. I lose track of time doing mandalas too. It is very therapeutic! Love your design. Thank you.

[@TheDottingCenter]

YES!! Thank you for noting the correct terminology! Flow state. That's it!

[@faithgreen4717]

I don’t know when this Mandela and patterns were posted, but I just found them. You’re wonderful! Thanks for the patterns!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Enjoy! 😊

[@kmhoneycutt1551]

I just love all forms of art, but I do a lot of fabric arts. And I do use it as a way to destress. When I am stressed, I will usually grab my crochet or knitting and a quiet place to calm down.

[@TheDottingCenter]

I used to knit and crochet, too. It's so relaxing, I agree.

[@gaylemeskil6309]

I love your videos. They are so helpful. I love the color you used for this project. Just gorgeous.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you so much!

[@rosilatrailera]

Breathtaking! Loved it!

[@mesmereyes7677]

I find it to be very meditative. I love the feeling of being creative AND mindful.

[@TheDottingCenter]

I totally agree. It's a very meditative art form.

[@summersmiles7487]

Hey Rachel 😁 I often say that my mind hasn't been this stress-free or as calm and relaxed as since I started dotting 3 or so months ago. Therapeutic is s word I'd use, absolutely. The second I grab my canvas or my stones, I don't really think about anything other than colors and patterns. 100% chill 😁😁😁

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Summer. Yes! Same. Dotting keeps "the crankies" away. At least that's what I tell my husband ; )

[@terrydiamond4571]

Thank you so much. This helped understand how to work w the stencils. This turned out fantastic.

[@ginalaplant8219]

The dark green dots make it pop right out

[@susanhamilton3212]

Parts 1, 2 & 3 now watched & enjoyed, thank you! Watching you paint while I'm mixing & messing around with paints is so relaxing. Extreme Sheens are my current favourites for metallics, super opaque & easy to use neat. Time flies while dotting & I often forget to eat ... "Just 5 more minutes" easily turns into 2 or 3 more hours! I think particularly with dotting because once your paint is perfectly mixed you want to keep at it until it's used up ... rather than do the 3 mile (ok, 10 pace) trek to the kitchen for the clingfilm to cover it!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Yes, I could paint allll daaay long, too. It’s that “flow state” that makes us lose time like that. It’s so relaxing. We’re lucky to have a craft during these times.

[@themaddtatter6679]

I personally feel that out of all the art forms I've done thru the years (ie: knit, crochet, needle tatting, seed beads, pen and ink free form/ geometric, Celtic knots/ weaving, zen doodles/ tangles, optic illusions, pottery, glass beads, and about a thousand other things that I can't remember...) This is my favorite! There is literally no stress and you can always wipe and paint over those not so dots cause I'm a bit OCD. It gives me a feeling if impressionistic art, without the worries. Waiting for a tool and paint upgrade currently. I have the acrylic rod set and find them hard to work with the different sizes, looking to get the DIY Mandala set where the tips are different but the handles are uniform size. Been working with the CraftSmart paints and I find their pigmentation a little wonky, looking forward to some Deco Arts and Martha Stewart sets seen great results and reviews from you and many other dotting artists the pigment consistency looks a lot better. I like the tip from pt 1 with using the deco art chalky medium to customize the background that's also going on the list! Thanks for reading all the babble, I truly love your personality and videos. If I'm not personally dotting, I'm watching videos about it untill I'm asleep. 💕

[@TheDottingCenter]

I love your comment! All the skills you learned from all the art forms you've done in the past will help in your dotting 😊 I'm excited for you to try dotting and see how you like it!💞

[@ginnyhudson2709]

I, too, had problem with consistency of Craft Smart paints. One bottle would be very running, then the next would be uniform. I also am switching over to Deco Art. Had trouble with "walking dots" - i think because CraftSmart paints were not thick enough. Glad hear someone else confirm this.

[@cindyd.3795]

I was looking for a new art technique when I clicked on one of your videos. I haven't even started yet but I know I'm hooked! I just had a couple of things I wanted say. With regard to paint colors I started to buy white in a larger size because I use more of that than any other color. My other tip is that I buy a pearl blending medium instead of buying a "pearled" color, because it gives better control over the way a paint will look later. I am a perfectionist also (drives my husband crazy) so, I started using him for an untrained eye. If I make a mistake on a project like cross stitch or painting I ask him if he can find it when I give him a general idea of the location of the mistake. If he shows me the mistake, I fix it. If he doesn't see it I leave it alone. Love the videos and can't wait to get started.

[@TheDottingCenter]

These are such valuable tips! Thanks for sharing 😊 I would use my husband for the untrained eye, but he’s more of a perfectionist than me so he’d find things that I didn’t know were wrong 😆 The tips about buying lots of white and using pearl medium is so helpful! Thank you ❤️

[@marnetsteenkamp2560]

That little voice popping in is so sweet :-)

[@TheDottingCenter]

Right?! She's a doll. Thank you : )

[@mazmain9248]

I love to use dotting to relax, I also use it as a distraction from chronic pain. It's the best addiction ever!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Agreed 😊

[@andioneill8270]

That was great! Wonderful job. Yes, I totally agree about the therapeutic-ness(?) of dotting and painting. I suffered for a few years with anxiety and depression and this has changed my life so much for the better. I find when you are so focused and concentrated, negative thoughts do not enter the mind, and that dumb mental film loop stops repeating itself. I’m so grateful really! Hey, I love the Golden paints too, especially the metallics, but I really like Martha Stewart paints. They’re a little thicker and you might have to fiddle around to get your preferred consistency, but her colors are just awesome. Love DecoArt too.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Andi O'Neill thank you for sharing. It’s nice to know others use dotting to calm anxiety too 😊 It was truly life changing for me as well. It’s cheaper than therapy and comes with a free gift with each session.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Martha paints are thick but I agree her colors are incredible!

[@terrydiamond4571]

Awww show ebby. She sounds adorable

[@SHANGRILAAA333]

I LOVE the over dub with your daughter !!! I busted out laughing. Thank you for your three tutorials. This was magnificent !!!

[@TheDottingCenter]

She’s such a doll isn’t she? 💕 Thanks for watching!

[@CMRuffo16]

Wow! Rachel! This is beyond outstanding! So full, so completely covered! Great job!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it 😊

[@lesliewolff2365]

Thank you for your videos everything you do is gorgeous

[@TheDottingCenter]

Leslie Wolff Thank you! Trust me I have some stinkers. They don't make it to KZbin 😂😂😂🙈

[@robinbecker9222]

Totally mesmerizing

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you 😊

[@ginalaplant8219]

It looks to be very relaxing

[@TheDottingCenter]

It is! It's the most relaxing art I've ever done.

[@MsSylvana63]

I’m enjoying your background happy sounds.🤗

[@TheDottingCenter]

😂 Thanks I cant get enough sound effects

[@shellybeals2806]

I have ordered some items from you and can’t wait to get them to get started ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@TheDottingCenter]

Shelly Beals Hi Kelly! Thanks for your order! You're going to love dotting. It's addicting 🤗

[@lisabrooks1172]

I just found your page looking for inspiration. I love your voice and your kids too! So cute! I actually do art therapy to help with my severe depression. I recently started doing dot mandala and love it. I find it soothing and meditative. I personally like to use a water color pencil when drawing my designs. So when I'm done I talk a damp paper towel, wipe off, and done. Thanks for the beautiful design. I look forward to doing it!

[@TheDottingCenter]

Lisa Brooks Hi Welcome! I love hearing from people that use dotting as art therapy. It's helped me in my life so much and when I hear that it does the same for others it inspires me to keep making videos. ❤️ It fills my heart. Thanks for watching Lisa!🤗 Hugs

[@nancysalzman9370]

This was good. I learn a lot. And I love how you put your really life in your video's. Lol

[@TheDottingCenter]

Glad you enjoyed! Haha thank you

[@JudyKritikos]

I’ve watched 2-3 of these 3-part videos. LOVE them! I know understand the printing… print on card stock and paint on IT… how would we do it if we wanted to do it in canvass?? Oh.., since I heard the bell… do I get a late-comer prize?? A puppy??? Lol

[@TheDottingCenter]

Glad you like them! If you want to do these on canvas you would use the stencils as it's shown in the video OR you could paint the pattern on paper and then RESIN or Varnish the paper to a canvas. I've done it and it's seemlesssss. Our secret. No one has to know🤫

[@MsSylvana63]

It’s Art Meditation for me🙏🏾😊

[@TheDottingCenter]

Same here. It’s sacred time 🙏❤️

[@melindasimon7134]

Love it just stunning

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you Melinda 😊

[@KathyaKalinine]

How stunning! I discovered your channel while looking for mandala inspiration. I’m a card maker and on my channel, I recently used some stencils with ink to make a card and I’m addicted! I hope one day to make a canvas like this. It turned out beautiful! TFS 😊

[@TheDottingCenter]

Kathya Kalinine Thanks for sharing Kathya! I'm going to check out your channel now. I love making cards too ❤️

[@KathyaKalinine]

The Dotting Center awesome!!!

[@georgesehy8058]

Thanks Rachel! I really like your work and I hope to start dotting when I have a little more confidence. I really liked hearing your children in the background. Mandalas are healing and so perhaps they lend themselves to the calm and peacefulness you express in your video. Please keep up the good work. Do you tutor in person?

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you! My kids will be delighted that you liked their voices. Dotting is my art therapy. 💞

[@gaylemeskil6309]

Mixing heavy acrylic paint do you like matte or gloss medium?

[@TheDottingCenter]

Both!

[@margaretrangel7110]

DecoArt, 24K gold

[@evelarocca8124]

Would you comment on the ‘pointed silicone tool’? I am a beginner and have not heard of this tool. Thanks so much

[@TheDottingCenter]

It's a flexible, pointy tool that allows you to make many dots all the same size. Unlike ball stylus tools that make dots in descending size.

[@ruthieclarke9125]

Hi Rachel! I discovered that Golden offers a few of choices in their Fluid Iridescent Gold...."Gold", "Gold Deep" and "Bright Gold". Which one did you reference in this video? Thanks so much!

[@TheDottingCenter]

It's Iridescent Gold (Fine) Series 6. It's sooo goood.

[@ruthieclarke9125]

Thanks Rachel!

[@donnajosephsonblatz5058]

Hi Rachel! I just found you so new subbie here. This is my first series watching. Your daughter sounds adorable. Thanks for letting me know I don't have to be perfect :-)

[@TheDottingCenter]

Best comment ever! If there's one thing that will strangle your creativity, it's perfectionism : )

[@FloHughes316]

I love Mont Marte(on amazon) paints and 24karat gold by deco art.

[@mariedoucedelacruz6918]

Very nice Love

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

She's too cute....so business like!!!

[@gaylemeskil6309]

Rachel, on the acrylic paint tubes where does it say the color name?

[@TheDottingCenter]

on the label

[@annastrattan6991]

how did you erase the pencil work when you were done?

[@anavisgu]

Very nice! Is the pattern PDF available?

[@TheDottingCenter]

Hi Ana! 😊 Yes it’s available now: etsy.me/3dlJlBy

[@pegpatton4852]

Will you have more patterns to download?

[@TheDottingCenter]

Yes, more patterns are on the way! Thank you.

[@sophiereading1706]

I cant wait to try this style of painting!! Do you use just paint or do you add a pouring medium to your paints

[@TheDottingCenter]

I use mostly liquid acrylic paint, sometimes I mix medium with heavy acrylics for puffy dots.

[@menestralarteypintura3981]

quedo bonito

[@TheDottingCenter]

Muchas gracias 😊

[@lesliewolff2365]

As Bob Ross always said it's never a mistake it's a happy accident

[@TheDottingCenter]

Leslie Wolff Bob Ross ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maxinee1267]

6;15 washington state, 12/21/2019

[@marywagner9927]

Do you no longer use the Lumierre?

[@TheDottingCenter]

I use Lumiere as often as I can. It's one of my favorite paint brands.

[@xfiles32000]

Hi is there any way that I can get the downloadable practice manadala

[@TheDottingCenter]

etsy.me/36cPQCn

[@TheDottingCenter]

Thank you 😊 Enjoy

[@LarryKohlruss]

In this Vid, you talk about dotting being therapeutic. I'm actually wanting it to, but it 'adds anxiety instead. Problem is, I'm rather OCD, when it come to symmetry. So not placing the dots Exactly in place, and being a slight different size, is not an easy thing to let happen. However, I am working on it. So to start, it's high anxiety. As I get better, I also am able to accept the little flaws a bit better also. So, given time, hopefully it will be calming, as a Mandala is supposed to be...

[@TheDottingCenter]

Larry Kohlruss Thanks for sharing this Larry. I've seen that side of it too. Trust me. You may want to try a pattern. This removes the anxiety about symmetry and where to place the dots. That way you only have to focus on paint color and filling in the dots. This is what I do when I'm too anxious to be creative. Hope that helps! I gets easier with practice. Part of my art therapy is working on removing my OCD perfectionist tendencies. Anyway, my heart goes out to you. Don't give up on it!

[@LarryKohlruss]

@@TheDottingCenter I wont give in to it. It may slow me down, but I'll get there. I am using patterns, but it only helps a little. But it's a start....

[@terrydiamond4571]

13:51

[@shivanighisayawan2261]

How much will u sell that piece for?

[@TheDottingCenter]

This piece isn’t for sale but thanks for asking 😊

[@virginiaholliday6952]

To dot over a design just seems like paint by numbers. Truly not creative.

[@TheDottingCenter]

Virginia Holliday Sewists, quilters and fiber artists use patterns all day long. Would you say their work isn’t creative? I challenge the artists who’ve downloaded the file to post their results and show the creativity involved 😊 I’ll go first! Check my IG and FB page ❤️