How to paint dot mandalas with Kristin Uhrig #30- The Mermaid

This tutorial will show you how to combine a dot mandala background on a canvas with a paper decoupage mermaid and crystals to create a shimmering piece of ready-to-hang art. Join me on my Facebook page for more tips and encouragement!
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My online store and website are at kristinuhrig.com
Tools used:
Piitsburgh 28 piece transfer punch set
Essence manicure stylus dotting tool
Generals Charcoal white pencil
ruler
9x12 stretched canvas
Mod Podge Glossy
Mod Podge Sparkle
Genuine Swarovski flat back crystals
GS hypo cement
Paints:
Martha Stewart Indigo, Surf, Greek Tile, Pacific Iris, Mother of Pearl, Splash Pearl, Jet Stream Pearl
Americana Calypso Blue, Ocean Blue, Dioxazine Purple
CraftSmart Tide Pool
DecoArt Ice Blue Metalic, Purple Pearl
FolkArt Colorshift Purple Flash
Golden Fluid Titanium White
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[@lorenaashcroft8114]

I just came across this video. That piece is really lovely. It was beautiful before the mermaid and could have stood alone but the addition of the mermaid made it magical. Thank you for a magical moment.

[@paulabrennan2607]

I absolutely love circles & this colour palette. So inspirational 🎨 thank you. Love this! So effective x

[@Hahnemaniac]

Thank you Kristin, for sharing! And always, for helping us to get the result without stressing about perfection...so important!

[@kristinuhrig2924]

You are so right, Lois. It's all about having fun, and revisiting the joy we used to have a children when we played with paint!

[@DebiDewdrop61]

Truly a gorgeous piece. Thank you for showing us a different form of dot mandals.

[@ho11z]

I love that you give all the steps. Thanks for sharing!

[@margotjones697]

This is truly one of the best tutorials I've seen on KZbin! Your instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Also, your voice is relaxing. I'm going to try this for sure. Thank you for an awesome video!

[@hulahole]

I love that you use supplies that are affordable and easily able to purchase to create your amazing works of art!

[@taniaclass4805]

Oh My Goodness I am mesmerized. Thanks for sharing your talent. Love Mermaids and look forward to trying this Dot Art. Subscribed.

[@mioangel1227]

So beautiful! I love those sparkles details! Thank you for sharing!

[@SuperTAPISH]

I love the Color combination which you have taken. It is indeed forgiving art….

[@valerieoldham9094]

You are a wonderful instructor!! Thank you 😊 💓

[@Chanatx]

One of the coolest designs ever! I LOVE the ocean and this is just beautiful! Thank you!

[@kierstynnau5486]

I like how this is more than just mandalas, it would be cool to see a video of a project inspired by the history of dot painting, traditional aboriginal dot painting. That was not just art but also a form of communication. If you wanted to really challenge yourself you could use different sizes of twigs and sticks like was originally used. That is how art and artists "evolve" by challenging themselves going outside comfort zones, trying new things, looking back at old things, experimenting with different styles and materials..

[@nancy9704]

Oh, wow! This is gorgeous. I love the colors in this one, too. I could watch these videos every day. Hey, I do! LOL! Thank you for sharing your art, Kristin Uhrig. Your mom is beautiful, like you.

[@karenedgar9372]

Kristin that was FABULOUS! So inspiring. Thank you so kindly ❤️

[@mandamorris7934]

Oh my... This is stunning... My mind is whirling!! Thank you so much for doing what you do!!

[@akyrarush3361]

This is my very favorite one of the videos I,ve watched of yours...I love looking at it over and over again.

[@ritawashere5787]

I enjoy watching you create as much as I enjoy doing them myself. Have a great day ❤️

[@drambikajawalkar7094]

No words left to appreciate your work Kristin! That was amazing & beautiful. You have made it so simple to follow 😊 I really can’t wait to try this one out 😁

[@kristinuhrig2924]

I'm trying to make art projects that are accessible to everyone, and not too hard. It is just so much fun to be bale to make your own art, and I want everyone to be able to experience that joy. Thank you for your kind words.

[@MindfulAshley]

Watching you work really inspires me to create! Thank you

[@pattiartiste1450]

WOW!!! So Beautiful!! Thank you so much for teaching this technique ❤❤

[@simpleartideas]

I am so happy to know your Mom.... that's great! Love the innovative Mandala style mixed with sea effects.

[@j.c.7555]

It’s simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing this💕😊

[@Lynnie501]

As I watch you make dots I get spellbound and must watch the whole video. Beautiful Work!

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!🥰

[@mypaintedhut111]

Stunning!!!

[@nightowl5396]

Beautiful! What a great idea. Really gets the wheels turning

[@chrishaddox2189]

Wow! I love watching your videos...just to watch them! Mesmerizing! You are so artistic and inspiring. A great teacher also! 💕

[@marionmathews9852]

This is such a great tutorial and I love the idea behind it.

[@kristinuhrig2924]

Thank you, Marion!

[@ImaneArtisan]

That really beautiful piece of art amazing ❤❤

[@aleialaw]

I really want to do this. You make it look so amazingly easy!!!!

[@alephcorpse]

Spectacular... love the idea of decoupaging the image over the dots. Thank you for sharing.

[@kristinuhrig2924]

I appreciate it!

[@joannaberesford2848]

What a great fun idea - love the colours you used and the technique is so clever. Definitely going to give this a try.

[@shannon2005100]

I've never seen anything like this, absolutely beautiful!

[@crimettle]

I am in love with this new form of art. I cane across this by sheer accident and now I must try it. I have dotting tools because I am into nail art.

[@candysantillo3325]

This was mesmerizing to watch.Thank you.

[@florpadilla2095]

This was so awesome. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us.

[@soulenergyartsartistmariam8086]

Beautiful! Love learning from you. Thank you!

[@pennybrown6629]

Your work is SO beautiful. I just love watching you paint. :)

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

You have touched my soul! This us beautiful!

[@kwendyh]

Absolutely LOVE this!! I tease my husband that I was a mermaid in a past life! I will be painting this for sure! Thank you for sharing!

[@liagatanis5364]

Absolutely stunning!! thank you, what a perfect tutorial!

[@kirbymanning8306]

I really loved this painting. Excellent. ..I'm a fan...

[@jodiradelet6131]

gorgeous!!!! love it

[@dharmaofdog7676]

I could sit here & watch you create these ALL DAY! It is mesmerizing. I also just sent a friend who suffers from terrible Insomnia the Snowflake link encouraging her to just relax & watch you create. I know it will give her a sense of tremendous relaxation & offset the anxiety! Thank you for sharing.

[@user-lr5du7ey1q]

Thank you for the beauty, Kristin !

[@Iamcarnivor]

Absolutely love this! Gorgeous 🤗

[@anniinaanjuska9016]

OMG how beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing your art! :)

[@rebecca-familyrich7764]

This is mind blowing. I don’t even have words for this beauty. Wow! TFS-Rebecca

[@Tatt2dmoon]

Your videos are so inspiring. You teach very well. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate you❤

[@KellieMarie33]

Gorgeous! 🧜‍♀️

[@My-cat-Kimchi]

I love love love this one. It’s gorgeous 💕

[@asmith5799]

Just marvelous!

[@lindaboen5470]

I loved this so much so I painted it myself. It was may first mandala painting. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

[@brendalauer3952]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!! I love this one best!!!!

[@RenetViva]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@croccatcher]

What an awesome idea and the circle have death which is great.

[@mindyjoss4802]

What a cool idea! Thanks for sharing. You're very generous with your talent!

[@priyakrishna6837]

Thank you so much for this one. It's beautiful!

[@vilmabrady4981]

Beautiful. Beautiful I love mermaids.

[@DamnCinderela]

Congrats for this beautiful work! 😍

[@jwrides1232]

There is peace and precision to your work,,good job, thanks for sharing.

[@trehs98]

Love it, absolutely gorgeous.

[@degreen7445]

Love love love it!

[@TheKoolkat1961]

this is beautiful ty for your patience in showing us

[@paintwithmeboquete]

Love this, I tried myself. Thanks for the video Kristin

[@hpasko1]

Just beautiful! I am going to recreate it with a dolphin! You are so talented, thank you for sharing!

[@himanichaudhry3433]

Hi Kristin. I loved watching this video. You make it all sound so simple and so fascinating! Beautiful art!

[@joycemerrick6345]

WOW ~ love this I'm going to take this idea and do a giraffe in Africa for my future daughter-in-law for Christmas Thank you for your posting 💛

[@DebiDewdrop61]

Joyce Merrick please post a photo when done, if allowed. I can't wait to see it.

[@kristinuhrig2924]

YEs! It could be used for all sorts of designs. I can't wait to try others, too!

[@wendyduckett9391]

Yes, you could do sunset shades at the top and greens below for "land" makes me think .......

[@joycemerrick6345]

Wendy Duckett ~ I have a beautiful picture in my mind of how it should turn out ~ I'm so thankful for your video ~ I would've never have come up with this idea on my own ~ you're AWESOME 💚

[@warreng3142]

Beautiful work, this idea has opened up a whole new thought process for so many things I could do for my granddaughters, Thanks

[@sorayav4194]

I love your art. Amazing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tinamarie227]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!! You just keep posting one more beautiful then the next..!

[@brainchild6168]

oh my, such beautiful work👍

[@cingig6681]

I love this ideal, so beautiful!

[@marcia3190]

Perfect! In love!!!! 🧜‍♀️💖

[@isabellac5669]

Sooooooo talented! Beautiful!!!!

[@galigreen]

So beautiful!!

[@margaritadelgadillo4434]

Wow!!! Bellísima 🥰🙏💕

[@kerriemcnamara8624]

You have given me the confidence to try this. Inspiring ❤️

[@dianeo]

This is so gorgeous! The dots remind me of bubbles. Perfection!

[@kristinuhrig2924]

Thank you, Diane!

[@yashbhosale3480]

Amazing art

[@aditigoel02]

Kristin Uhrig hi.. can I make this on black canvas??

[@trishaturner2078]

This mermaid is so beautiful and the colours are great.

[@mixedupmargie]

Beautiful! Love thisproject n video

[@dudelessranch802]

Gorgeous creation. Your mom will love it.

[@karicoleman3548]

My absolute favorite!!!

[@kristinuhrig2924]

I'm so happy to hear it!

[@debbietramundanas6518]

Mine too! Just love it!

[@TeresaMArsenault]

Wow. That is beautiful and so relaxing to watch too. TFS.

[@christinesingili]

It looks beautiful!

[@rosamariacisternasacosta9887]

Really beautiful!!!

[@CharlottePindstrup]

Looks amazing! ❤️

[@meenakshijhabanerjee8693]

Most mesmerizing art I have seen till this date..thank you so much..😊😊

[@user-ww3ik7ob5l]

Beautiful!!!😍😍😍

[@swatiaggarwal5069]

What a beautiful painting. It's just great great great

[@petsmart1000]

I absolutely love this, it's simple yet very intricate, I just sat here, with my cat on my lap because he wouldn't let me color, and well I'm just here, with my mouth open and amazed at how beautiful your artwork is and just dots, lots of dots, dots dots, it is so cool. :) :)

[@EllEss331]

What a beautiful tutorial! Thank-you for sharing your personal inspiration. What a beautiful tribute to your mother and family! So inspiring! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! Hugs!

[@kristinuhrig2924]

I'm so pleased that you liked it!

[@lilianshelton4290]

Oh my gosh, your hands have Magic!!

[@sk8eranna]

Thank you! It's beautiful! I tried a version of this project for two friends who are really into mermaids.

[@carrieannbaatz7182]

I love this. Thank you for sharing.

[@melangegirl]

A-MAY-ZING I loved this tutorial, almost as much as I love the ocean . This is so beautiful and brings tears to my eyes, as I lost my Mom last Jan 2016 and she lived near the ocean as well. Thank you for the vid and the tribute to your Mom. Yay for Moms all over the world.

[@kristinuhrig2924]

((((hugs)))). My father taught me to love the mountains and to hike higher than I thought I could go. And my mother taught me to love the ocean, and to always take the time to sit and breathe the salt air deeply.

[@vanegue5023]

It's so beautiful! Congrats

[@dianejohanson98]

So beautiful!

[@user-hc6ty5ff8i]

Very beautiful and very nice ❤