Paint a Geometric Circle Pattern in Watercolor and Gold!

This beautiful torus mandala pattern is a classic. Here is my take on it in watercolour and gold. In the video, I show you how to construct the geometric pattern using compasses and a ruler, then add my own choice of colour with watercolour and gold decorations.
Find the traceable line art at my website: loudavisart.com/2023/05/26/ci...
This project is part of my season of art tutorials themed around drawing, painting and printing patterns. These projects are for personal use only. Please do not sell any work copied exactly from my tutorials (though taking inspiration and developing it your own way is always encouraged!) and please credit me if you post work online that you've made from following a tutorial or using my downloadable line work.
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SUPPLIES
Paints:
Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolours in Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Quinacridone Gold, Winsor Violet and Indanthrene Blue.
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Gold watercolour set:
* www.jacksonsart.com/kuretake-...
Brush:
I used a Pro Arte Prolene Synthetic Rigger in Size 3
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And a Princeton Neptune Brush in size 4
* www.jacksonsart.com/princeton...
Paper:
Arches Cold Pressed 300gsm Watercolour Paper 20x20cm block.
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Compass from the Helix Precision Drawing Set
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[@francoiseconquy8299]

très réussi, soigné, harmonieux et bien transmis, je vous dis bravo et merci, / very successful, neat, harmonious and well transmitted, I say bravo and thank you,

[@laureencampbell1359]

LOVED watching this. Have been drawing and painting mandalas for several years but just branching out to using watercolors. This video was so helpful and inspiring. Thank you, Thank you! ♥

[@LouDavis]

You are very welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@conniescanlon8760]

Beautiful! Thank you so much!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@louisejffisher4630]

Hi Lou, Just a note to see how you are ? Perhaps on holidays ~ I am missing you and your creativity !!! Best to you always :)

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Wonderful! So excited about all these pattern paintings. Many thanks!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@debrawallace8190]

Oh my goodness, this is sooo beautiful. I can’t wait to try this and your instructions are perfect. Thank you!

[@muggywebster1117]

I love your content. I'm new to your channel. Thanks for sharing!

[@LouDavis]

Thanks so much, so glad you like it!

[@adambelii9355]

Super!💜💚💜💚💜💚💜💚💜💚

[@loist0607]

This really looks like fun. I cannot wait to try it!

[@Jlalode]

Beautiful!

[@rainycity2020]

❤ the gold is a beautiful accent to a lovely painting ❤

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Beautiful design…the gold & shading really makes this stand out 🙂🇨🇦

[@LouDavis]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@cindaellas]

Very Beautiful!

[@freeroamer9146]

Remarkable! Thank you for sharing!

[@LouDavis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathyroberts9703]

Love the shading and the colors you chose! Beautiful!

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@tonialu8681]

Lovely, I will give it a try

[@LouDavis]

Thanks, I really hope you enjoy it!

[@mvswaaij]

Again a lovely video in this series. Maybe you should say that you give the brush a little rinse, than "adding more water "like you say. Many thanks again for this video.

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@LadymaryC]

This is next on my list to try ❤. Tell me about the rigger brush please? Why is it good for this task? Beginner here 🙋‍♀️

[@LouDavis]

I hope you enjoy it! A rigger brush has longer bristles and it allows you to paint thin, straight or slightly curved lines. It's good because the longer bristles hold more paint, allowing you to paint longer lines.

[@AlliListArt]

Lovely Lou, fab teaching, thank u x I've got a normal compass but love yours that locks so just order one for my Mandela patterns x I thought of u the other day as I found a video on "Zen Tangles" They r so much fun, relaxing, like all repetitive patterns are to me. I thought u might like the Zen tangle too or perhaps u have discovered them already? x Love Alli and Bella XXX

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, yes I know about zentangles, they're really fun to make. I hope you enjoy them!

[@louisejffisher4630]

Hi there Lou, is everything ok over there with you ? love the vids and hoping to hear from you soon, take care :) xx

[@LouDavis]

Hi, thanks for the concern. I’ve had a virus this week, so haven’t been able to finish any videos. It’s been very frustrating!

[@louisejffisher4630]

@@LouDavis Sorry to hear that ! I hope you will be on the up and up soon Lou ~ Best to you ! Hugs

[@louisejffisher4630]

Have a great rest of the weekend and see you in the week Lou ~ :)

[@AhnafTibro]

Can I give the golden outline before painting the main?

[@LouDavis]

Yes, of course! Paint it however works best for you :)