How to paint dot mandalas with Kristin Uhrig- #59 Northern Lights

This tutorial will show you how to dot paint a mandala on a birdhouse, and also create a color-block fade effect on the sides. The tones are inspired by the vibrant greens and purples in the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. The same pattern could be used on a stone, or coffee mug, or canvas. All the paints and tools and listed below.
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Tools used in this video:
Birdhouse and paint cups with lids from Hobby Lobby
Stencils from www.etsy.com/listing/59899145...
Dotting tools from marksmandalas.com
Polymer clay sculpting tool with fine ball point (Amazon)
General's Charcoal white pencil (Michaels)
Q-tips
Small round paint brush (Arteza)
Liquitex Pouring medium gloss
Damp paper towel
MultiSurface Acrylic Paints Used:
Ceramcoat Select Satin:
Gecko Green
Classic Blue
Vibrant Violet
Modern Jade
FolkArt Satin:
Bright Green
Look at me Blue
Aqua Pearl
Bright Pink
Americana Satin:
Purple Sunset
Cotton Ball
Pure Black
Golden Fluid Magenta

[@lauriebonfanti3018]

Absolutely, amazingly gorgeous!!!💕

[@brendalittle8341]

I have made several of these for gifts. I love the pattern. Thank you, Kristin.

[@kathybray7156]

What a awesome gift this could make

[@teresaluna1936]

Absolutely precious!

[@erikaweston2083]

Never thought of doing this! Brilliant!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@Feelicefee]

omg... Krisstin... this is awesome awesome awesome... thx 4 sharing ...

[@nimue492]

Very very lovely and what an incredibly delicate hand have you. This was quite an experience, I am unfamiliar with this art form, but find it absolutely intriguing. Thank you for this gracious introduction.

[@thelmaperryman4957]

Now I know how to make an ordinary birdhouse spectacular!!

[@jsi4452]

Beautiful!

[@beverlyaten1775]

I M so going to try this one! Very beautiful.

[@Dina21976]

So beautiful

[@SavannahRaeSisk]

So beautiful! ♥

[@carolemoyer1053]

Absolutely gorgeous with excellent directions! I may try this!

[@vbickford]

I've watched many of your videos, and haven't had the nerve to do one of my own. This design and the colors are so inspiring that I'm going to begin! Thanks for showing your work here.

[@rosemarieperrotti2742]

Beautiful

[@mallymakings2853]

Hello, my Dear. What a beautiful video. You’re incredibly calming and relaxing to listen to and I find your teaching to be reassuring and comforting. I’ve recently started dotting and I was getting so frustrated and anxious because it wasn’t perfect, so I really appreciated seeing you wipe away a dot that wasn’t sitting right. It’s comforting to know that even experienced “dotters” can make mistakes. It’s a stunning piece of art. Thank You so much for sharing. Much love to you from England. xxx

[@ritawashere5787]

This is simply breathtaking! I have no words for it, except breathtaking. Just gorgeous! 👏

[@kathybray7156]

W OJ w❤ wow❤ anazing project❤ so beautiful

[@MMGARC]

What a stunning project to start in the very near future - - with my granddaughter who is 7. She loves to paint rocks with me and I know she will absolutely love to watch your video and paint her new birdhouse! You're just remarkable with what you do with paint!! Thank you for sharing.

[@Justice4alI]

I WILL be doing this! I bought a wooden birdhouse and paint last year and here it all sits, now I have found inspiration! Thank you so much!

[@nolacross3442]

Just breathtaking! Thank you for posting.

[@donnajosephsonblatz5058]

Gorgeous! I love bird houses, and done in my fave colors too. Thanks

[@yayaglass]

Beautiful, my favorite colors! Couldn't wait to finish the vid to comment, I know I'll use this example for a project I was about to begin. Thanks so much, Kristin!

[@mrs.mcnamara1669]

Stunning effect.

[@anitanabonne8699]

Beautiful and helpful techniques. So appreciated.

[@juliehomer3884]

Absolutely stunning beautiful colours I’ve always wanted to go and see the northern lights 😍👍

[@Tzaddiel]

Kristin, this is spectacular. I love this project and I really want to paint one. Thank you for sharing this gem with us.

[@wendyst.germain4482]

Not only is this a beautiful project, your advice about blending etc was really helpful.

[@mallorychrisco4807]

Absolutely beautiful and inspiring!!

[@tcfmarch17]

stunning

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Love it!!! Something I would love to try

[@mallorychrisco4807]

Just beautiful! I am going to try this! thanks for posting!

[@ashlinrodriguez4439]

I know this is a tutorial, but the music and your voice got me so relaxed! 💞

[@maiguelmoreno9027]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to discover bird aviaries plans try Panlarko Expert Aviary Planner (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.

[@cathytruszkowski9328]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

[@beverlyaten1775]

You are one of my favs on here! Beautiful every time!

[@gamingfun3215]

This is stunning I love it and your tutorial was amazing thank you for sharing this lovely bird house with us .

[@barbarabass4235]

So incredibly beautiful. I love your work! ❤️

[@kellyconrad9258]

That was absolutely gorgeous! I loved how you painted some of the dots with a brush which I had never seen before. All your creations are lovely and I am so glad I found your KZbin channel.

[@loismaddux4800]

I love this one too!! Starry Starry Nite would be pretty in this pattern also! You amaze me how you find colors in nature, latte and architecture! You are such a relaxing teacher! Thank you for another exquisite design!!❤️

[@kaymoon7424]

Wow, that is gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing. Your creativity is amazing and I adore your calm, soothing voice. 💜

[@patty2883]

Wow... very pretty. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@colettethomas9089]

Beautiful as always. You are my inspiration

[@slimsslim921]

Wow i like it amazing work

[@marygidzinski8653]

Gorgeous!

[@carolzordan2284]

Kirsten love it.

[@kathyfernaays8309]

Absolutely Beautiful I love your colors. Thanks you so much for sharing your talent with all of us and helping us to have a chance to try our best to recreate your gorgeous birdhouse. 😊

[@tinab6032]

Looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[@joannedonovan9489]

Beautiful work! Thanks for the video!

[@sparks1224]

Wow! Breathtakingly beautiful. Well done!

[@leannegrace3937]

It's so calming and soul soothing to watch you make this. 👱‍♀️

[@stephaniesharifi2185]

I love it, great job!

[@sandricarrizo4399]

Thank you Kristin for the vídeo!! Beautifull!!!💕💕 from Argentina!!!

[@Nonamefu186]

Love this kristin!!!! We know you can use any tools and this would be amazing.

[@smitty7620]

Wow fav colors beautiful ☃️😊

[@vcatc2437]

I've been wanting to do this with my class and you are the best example of learning it that I've found. Beautiful job!

[@monanabeel4555]

Wonderful and full of helpful tips along the way too . Love it and I already have a picture in my mind of a couple of objects l have setting in my kitchen for long not in use would look pretty with Dots on them .Thank you for the inspiration .🌷💌

[@JOSERodriguez-pk7tp]

Beautiful.

[@louisealain780]

Really beautiful 💙💚

[@MihaelaV68]

WOW, I’m so glad I found your channel, thank you so much for sharing your creativity.... just beautiful!

[@rosemarywright9485]

Excellent tutorial

[@user-rh2lz1wp1t]

This is beautiful

[@CandiceColorArt]

Such a Beautiful Design, I'd love to have it done on a large canvas!

[@jenniferhale3180]

I followed your tutorial almost to the T.. First ever tutorial I've done that with

[@trishaturner2078]

This is very beautiful

[@angeliablalock8851]

Awesome!

[@cindyreinhart9552]

I love this! Going to start on it tomorrow! Thank you Kristin...even my hubby likes it and he don't like much. LOL

[@sudipta_samanta_kaul]

It's beautiful!! Thank you Kristin!! Can you please share some fabric projects where we can exploring dotting.. like cushion covers.. coasters.. even t-shirts.. I believe it will look great!!

[@Friedsteel]

So pretty..

[@hollysnow5290]

Inspiring!

[@celinemurith7622]

Sublime ! Magnifique création

[@anitatelang5828]

Hello mam. Anita from India love your work. I have been following you on KZbin for quiet some time and learnt dot mandala. You explain with ease. Thank you for inspiring me. God bless.

[@gloriasanders9616]

so pretty great rainy day project hope you sell your houses

[@jackieo8693]

Looks amazing! I tried on a small birdhouse without guidelines and it's not quite as good but still pretty

[@kristinasarttherapystudio4361]

So Stunning! Absolutely Gorgeous! You are so talented and your artistry left me wanting more!!! Thank You for sharing your Art with the world! I’ve never seen the Northern Lights but I can only imagine how beautiful they are in person! I’m from Southeastern Michigan and was wondering where you’re from!

[@BeCre8ive2]

So beautiful! I'm inspired. :)

[@sherrymcarthur5343]

That is a good paint palette. I would hate to use it for the birds. You do very good at this art. Congrats on your craft.

[@marialuisabertolotti2713]

Meraviglioso

[@thea1360]

very very nice kove it grx thea

[@gratefulgirl6716]

Just beautiful! You inspire me every time I watch. Thank you so much for sharing.❤🌸🙏

[@nnpatel44]

Hi, i love your videos. It’s so calming to watch and hear you talk through video. I have question: You have used so many sets of dotting tools so far, which is the best one? One should buy and keep, for someone who does dot mandala occasionally? Thanks in advance

[@leannegrace3937]

😍😍

[@denisejohnston400]

The pattern on the roof is beautiful! (Love the whole birdhouse too!!) Did you make up the pattern on the roof?.. the sequence of dots? Or were you following a certain pattern already printed

[@mariannegolding9681]

Where are you placing your beautiful bird houses, Kirsten? Not outside I hope?

[@pattibauer1448]

Which golden fluid magenta did you use? The Quinacridone Magenta or primary magenta?

[@robincroteau3240]

What cors ate you using for the Northern Lights birdhouse?

[@robincroteau3240]

What colors are you using for the Northern Lights birdhouse?

[@timeenuf4200]

The link for the stencils above is no longer active. How would I get the stencils?

[@Hahnemaniac]

Lots of dotters on etsy have stencils: just search or google for "dotting stencils" or similar

[@sheilaheichel5237]

These are beautiful however the landon skye stencil link doesn’t work

[@barbarasamson473]

I noticed that too. I think I’ll send a message. Not sure if Kristin responds here as I’ve not left many comments.

[@julesodonnell4360]

Sheila Heichel Did you manage to find out about the broken link? I tried too but can't seem to find where to buy these Stencils.

[@julesodonnell4360]

Sheila Heichel It's Jules again. Found the Etsy link in comments. www.etsy.com/listing/598991457/dot-mandala-stencil-divider-collection-5?ref=internal_similar_listing_bot-2

[@brendastoute7912]

I ENJOY THE DEMO, NEED HELP.

[@ChristieWilkes]

Where is the list of paint colors?

[@Hahnemaniac]

Why don't you get lots of bubbles in yoursbaints when you stir vigorously as you did?! I always seem tosget them, and it much much worse if I add liquitex medium! And you had none?! whât am I doing wrong? I use mainly Pebeo heavy body paints or golden.

[@wendyk9396]

I went through the comments and do not see the list of paints and supplies. Could you please provide?

[@user-nv6lj1vg1f]

💖💚💛РОССИЯ💛💚💖

[@noriarkissmorales7139]

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[@auraedge2990]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@winona7836]

Beautiful