Swooshes & Brush Strokes | Step-by-step Tutorial | Dot Art Mandala Painting

[@AmeliasMiMi]

Ok, I’m so SO glad I searched “dot painting for beginners” in the search bar and found your channel. You are a really thorough teacher and I’ve already learned so much from you. I am also glad to find an American instructor because I finally have access to your same tools and paints. 🤗 I think the main thing right now that makes me most excited I found your channel is your step by step for beginner tutorials that I see on here (and am about to watch one). The length of them makes me think they’re in real time. 🤗😎 I purchased two 8 in square canvas boards last week and have already painted them black. So, they’re waiting for me to jump in. Thanks so much for helping instill the confidence in me to believe I can do this. Not sure I’ll ever attempt a 36 in round, but who knows? I just May one day! 😎🤷🏻‍♀️🤗👍🏻👍🏻🫶🏻 Thanks again and God Bless You for sharing your time and talent with us!

[@anncarter9146]

Hi! I haven’t started painting yet but I’ve watched a zillion of your videos. I’m mesmerized! Everything you do is so beautiful 🤩. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art! 😊

[@vickyjrdn]

I need to SLOOooooowww down! Thanks, Demi. Your work is just beautiful. I love watching you.

[@dotsbydisha]

Deco Art provides really a good range of colours. In India none of the manufacturers are providing such a great range of combinations. sometimes I really need to mix colours with white to get lighter but still not that perfect outcome.

[@Krupas.dotpalette]

Hey I totally agreed with you. I loved the decoart paints too and you will get it from artlounge in , Kala ghoda , Bombay. It's online too.

[@vatsalagurha3203]

Yes so true 😢

[@meenaljumaanii9492]

Disha mango at thane has deco art paints

[@creativeimaginingsAH]

Swooshes have been the bane of my existence with dotting. You gave some really great tips that gives me hope. Thanks!

[@lilliebumgardner3328]

Very, very good instructions! Thank you !

[@enough1494]

My neighbor just gave me a beautiful and perfect round e accent table. Perfect condition! So glad I found you! Learned so much!

[@phoeniciaaltaire4269]

Thank you for showing this so well!

[@Islandgirlann]

Thanks. I really need to practice this now that you showed me the brush technique. Thanks. I think you say swooshes so cute

[@karlajakeman3310]

Best video I have found on swooshes!!

[@ohiokid7]

Love seeing the real-time strokes! VERY helpful!

[@thoughtfuldots]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marionsimpson1710]

I've been struggling doing swooshes so after watching this brilliant vid, I'm off to practice!

[@jaxgonsalves]

This is the tutorial I have been lookingolookong for! Thank you!

[@nikhilaponnuru3919]

Details explanation on swooshes . Thank you so much ❤

[@elliegoodwin7272]

Best tutorial on swooshes. Lots of detail. Kudos!

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

I like the more precise swooshes also. You have a steady hand

[@omacollins5725]

Thank You! You are a great mentor.. The way you explain is so helpful for this newbe.

[@erikasturquoisefeather4721]

Thanks. It's very helpful to see that you can make mistakes too! And how to recover! I think what I have come away with is another method and it's worth practicing.

[@thoughtfuldots]

So true! Keep going!

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

You are amazing and a wonderful teacher. I love following your channel ❤

[@erinelliott4777]

The prettiest hands!

[@voice__Maker]

wow you are amazing in doing this!

[@vikkiprendergast2609]

U make it look so easy. Love your work x

[@barfy6128]

Thanks for the great tutorial. Surprised there was no mention of any acrylic flow mediums, a lot of other channels recommend something like that to help with the process... glad to see it just takes patience

[@Art101WithMamta]

Thank you so much Demi! You are lovely to demonstrate every thing 🥰🙏

[@thoughtfuldots]

You are so welcome!

[@memaabanglavlog3428]

This tutorial was very helpful. Please share more tutorials like this one. Thanks for sharing. Love from India

[@cmmc3400]

Best swoosh video out there!

[@thoughtfuldots]

Awe thank you!!

[@kathybray7156]

You are a true artist I love following you you always had the best designs and your voice is so calming ready to listen to you you will be very famous in your life for your amazing skills and I appreciate everything you do

[@revivewithbarbi]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed! I have the dots down, even the drags from dots, but the paintbrushes 🖌️ are a lil harder to control. Lots of pressure, finger, wrist, and angle coordination. 😅

[@mphotographer8400]

This was so helpful!! Thank you so much. You are the swooshing queen and your nails are as beautiful as your swooshes 😄💜.

[@dalebates1523]

Spectacular painting and very helpful lesson !! Thank you

[@debdennis7853]

Very much appreciate you doing this video - very helpful for a newbie. ❤

[@lindaelmore8934]

Thank You. I love making the swooshes now. It’s so much easier

[@joeannnehmer4292]

Thank you I will use the technique hopefully turn out nearly as good as you

[@callegria2]

I'm very greatfull, thanks a lot for sharing

[@mariannedal9068]

Thank you for this nice tutorial, j just figured out what was wrong all the time

[@lorir9226]

Watching this my issue is definitely not enough paint! I thought I was using lots of paint but not as much as I should! Going to practice tomorrow!

[@薩蜜拉]

我是初學者，您的示範非常地清楚，謝謝您的教學😊

[@artavenuebykavita]

Amazing video... Loved the way you explained so well

[@dotsbydisha]

Thank you Demi, it is a great explanation. Will be very helpful

[@kathybray7156]

Love This colocs combo

[@rebeccagunby3026]

That was really helpful, thank you very much 😊

[@kk7308]

Thank you so much for sharing your technique, you’re a fantastic teacher!

[@thoughtfuldots]

Awe thank you!! I appreciate that!

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

So mesmerizing and amazing

[@karenschneider6479]

Super helpful! Your swooshes are fantasic!

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank you so so much Karen!

[@lisettewurster3648]

Awesome tutorial ❤

[@whistlepig996]

Thank you so much! Very helpful!

[@colleenhavrilenko8512]

Thank you for sharing Demi!! Very helpful for brush stroke swooshes!

[@barbarawesley8641]

This is beautiful!

[@jessicamartin-u8z]

Very helpful

[@priyaranjini3027]

Such a wonderful piece. I am very curious to know how you achieved those beautiful colors in the first place

[@gayatrimable]

Wonderful session

[@chillin2150]

Ty for this tutorial!! This is very helpful and I luv your work..so beautiful!!

[@Lyn4817]

For bubble issues in your mixed paint, I've heard Infacol Effective Colic Relief 50ml works really well. It's made for babies who suffer colic, you only need a drop in your paint to release the bubbles. I am not sure who came up with it first otherwise I would give credit where credit is due. It's not really expensive but would go a long way. Can you say what size your paint pots are please, I have only been able to find the small ones so far. I remember when doing swoshers was a real challenge but overtime like everything, they have gotten easy. Especially when I take my time. Just like running the dots, it took me ages to learn that they don't need to be done fast, as long as the paint is still wet of course. It's amazing how much we have been able to learn from tutorials that so many people have generously shared with novices, online. You Tube channels covering crafts have been invaluable. Especially for those of us who live in more isolated areas where everything we need has to be brought online, which makes it more expensive of course. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise with us, it's really appreciated.

[@Janaxyzz]

Thanks for showing how to use the brushes, its like a bossfight for me 😂

[@jillrichards5152]

Super helpful! Thanks so much for the great video

[@thoughtfuldots]

You are welcome!!

[@FreshhhhT]

This has been so helpful! Thank you, doll face ❤️💜💕

[@thoughtfuldots]

You are SO welcome Tasha!

[@sapnart6354]

I love your video n I learned so much

[@harveenkaur2260]

Love your video! Could you make a video showing the guidelines and measurements. Thank you in advance

[@thoughtfuldots]

I have one somewhere here on KZbin!

[@PamMitchell-g3w]

I absolutely love your videos and have learned so much from watching them. Your work is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your art and talent with us.

[@mrhimanshu751]

Your videos are awsome..really helpful❤️please bring more start to finish dot mandala videos😅🌈

[@sharonkloter1687]

So so helpful! Love your work. Gonna go practice with my brushes now! Also have a question about thinning a paint. Can I just use water or is it best to use the fluid medium?

[@LoydaArrington]

I love and appreciate all of your videos. What kind of black paper do you use?

[@sandynosich364]

Man did I need this tutorial! Thanks so much 😄

[@thoughtfuldots]

You're welcome!! Hope it helps ;)

[@kaymertes2726]

Thanks for this lesson. On 2nd type of swoosh, it would be easier if you drew the swoosh towards you.

[@justine9980]

Great video! Thank you 😃

[@yaseswinineelamraju5180]

This is really helpful, thanks!! 😊 One question though - do you dip the brush in water before making the strokes on wood? Thanks

[@darlenemikkola135]

An awesome tutorial!! Extremely helpful! Thank you! Do you thin your paints for your swooshes?

[@thoughtfuldots]

You’re welcome!! No I do not. DecoArt Americana works great as is ❤️

[@shahac]

Thank you for this video. So helpful. Is this the direct paint from Decoart Americana bottle or any medium mixed into it?

[@ChintalaRavali-dn3fm]

Very helpful☺️..

[@jujusmom1508]

You make it look so easy. I find swooches the most frustrating thing to do.

[@lilithmorgan4632]

Thank you ❤

[@rosasierra4433]

Thank you 🙏🏽 Beautiful swooshes 😊 may I ask what colors you are using?

[@Juud333]

My question to😊

[@lorirehbein5767]

Your work is gorgeous! I really enjoy your tutorials. How long does it take to do a 36 inch mandala?

[@minongka3304]

Are the brushes hard or soft? Thanks for this, awesome!

[@LivingTreasure_vids]

Very clean txs for this video.... May I know how ur paints are embossed it looks fluffy

[@thoughtfuldots]

It’s just DecoArt Americana straight out of the bottle ❤ thank you!

[@craftee21]

Thank you for your videos and especially this one! I struggle with swooshes! Where did you locate those paint pots? Love them!!

[@thoughtfuldots]

You're welcome!! and Hobby Lobby :)

[@mamtasheth8362]

It’s also available in Michael’s

[@Tisheebamzai]

This was super helpful, it will really help in my mandala journey 🥹 Thankyou so much ❤️

[@paolacristobo6063]

Hermoso tu trabajo … ¿De cuántos cm es la base?

[@ns47000]

Thank you so much.

[@Juud333]

What are the colors you use?? So bautyful

[@Dina21976]

Demi do you clean your brush after each swoosh? Beautiful demonstration

[@giannagigia3172]

Bravissima, ma cosa aggiungi al colore acrilico? Acqua e qualcosa altro per ottenerlo cosi cremoso? I vasetti vanno lavati ogni volta? E se avanza colore, lo butti?

[@crafter6738]

What kind of paint are u using? Is it Actulic? Also, the shades are gorgeous what care they?

[@JennysWunschkarten]

Hi ^^ do you have a link for this containers you use for the colours? I had try some from a drugstore but the color was dry , when i want to use it the next time ...

[@lihiweiss]

Beautiful and helpful 🙏🏾 I don’t know if it’s been said, but for the brushes you want to have liner brushes, it’s a specific type of brush, and it makes it all easier ❤

[@thoughtfuldots]

Thank Lihi! They don’t ‘have to’ be liner brushes. These brushes in this video are not liner brushes. Recently I started using liner brushes and love them. Different types of brushes create thicker or thinner lines so it’s all about personal preference!

[@MandalaHowTo]

I'm legit thinking using a brush is a speed hack too for larger mandalas. I struggled the fist time because I couldn't get the camera at an angle where I could paint them head on. Painting off to the side makes it difficult to make them symmetrical if I'm swooshing on two sides of a large shape.

[@mashdemdown]

Hey. Do you need a thinner paint? I feel like mine is too thick and it doesn't come off the tool as easily as yours. I find myself hitting it against the paper to transfer the paint. 😅

[@brendacooper7944]

Do you ever use paint brushes to make swooshes? If so, what type of brush? I would think brushes would be easier. Need to get tools & jump in.

[@floriferrer147]

En casa trazo que haces con el pincel, después lo lavas?

[@jeannewarriner8314]

wow thanks

[@lauriebieda4498]

What brand of press on nails do you have on,please give link

[@MichelleJ1822]

Question, when you purchase one of your tutorials do you have it at your disposal at any time or is it just a one time deal? I’m thinking of purchasing your brush techniques. I purchased your exact brushes on Amazon and just received them. Excited to start learning how to do your beautiful brushstrokes.

[@thoughtfuldots]

Yes! If you purchase a course of mine you will have access to it anytime :)

[@starrspoter]

when yours is all dry does yours have like a 3d bumpy feel? cause mine is always feels flat

[@einnockate]

How long do dots /swooshes take to dry?

[@razanartisan]

did you try swooshes with henna cone ?

[@colourful64able]

Your hands are beautiful by the way lol

[@thoughtfuldots]

That is so sweet thank you!

[@waynettemontgomery1724]

Demi did you mix your colors or did you buy each shade

[@esztermiklos3468]

Thank you so much Demi! I want to ask you for help, I can't buy a set of brushes, I would ask which of these sterinted would be suitable for purchase? Thank you, your mandalas are very beautiful. I'm Hungarian 12pcs Portable Watercolor Pen Set Nylon Fiber Brush Paint Brushes (Sharp) or this 12pcs Flat Tip Painting Brushes Set Artist Nylon Hair Watercolor Oil Drawing Pen

[@thoughtfuldots]

Hello! Can you message me on Instagram please?

[@tinamcelyea5972]

I understand your paint container is from Amazon, but I'm having trouble locating one. Can you perhaps give me a name of the item?

[@rebeccabaker488]

How do you determine the best paint consistency

[@thoughtfuldots]

I have a full video on this on my channel :) it will be very helpful to you!

[@enough1494]

Yes, lots prettier!