Dot Mandala Tutorial | Thoughtful Dots

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Hey guys! In this tutorial I walk you step-by-step through the process of creating this 6" dot mandala rock. I show you how to draw on guide-marks, how to use guide-marks, walking the dots, swooshes, brushstrokes and much more! Please let me know in the comments below if you would like to see more of these real time, step-by-step guided tutorials!
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*TOOLS USED*
6" Rock: www.etsy.com/s...
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DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints:
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Open Water
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Burlap
Slate Grey
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[@thoughtfuldots]

Would you guys like to see more of these longer, real-time, step-by-step tutorials?

[@samiestewart6109]

Yes but on canvas not rocks please.

[@pattikelleher4310]

Yes, please and thank you.

[@lyricsallthetime123]

Yes please! But it’s easier if the colours aren’t mixed 😂

[@thoughtfuldots]

@@lyricsallthetime123 I usually paint rocks to use whatever paint I have leftover from my large projects, sorry!

[@thoughtfuldots]

@@samiestewart6109 Canvas is one thing I won’t paint on sorry! I tried it before and it’s too flexible I did not like it.

[@vickiesweitzer8625]

So pretty

[@wandabagi2317]

Absolutely stunning! You’re so gifted, thanks for sharing!

[@annstehr]

Gorgeous! Thank you I love watching your tutorials. I’m taking the leap into brushes and the single brush stroke is one I feel I can do. Lol. I’m going to try this pattern. Thank you.

[@kimberlyallen6582]

Love the longer tutorial.

[@dawnstrand1676]

YES PLEASE! More longer videos. They are so relaxing to watch and I have learned so much from you. I have Nuevo drops but never realized this is what others are using for that height. Thank you!!!!

[@pjayrob1]

I love this tutorial and the fact you share how to!

[@elizabethcalvo4652]

Woww. This is beautiful. You are so precise and delicate. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@justine9980]

Yes love them! And d so o glad your tools have the size on them.

[@callieh2936]

Ur Amazing Demi❣️ Absolutely Stunning & Big Thanks can't wait to try hopefully 🤗🕊

[@slay6454]

This was sooooo incredibly helpful especially sowing the size tools you are using and the slow real time process. I was/am agonizing over my swooshes but especially the brush strokes. Until this video I had no idea how helpful the guidelines were because I never heard them explained before during the placement of the different aspects. Thank you and keep up the good work helping us.

[@cristinareikiana]

❤ Precioso trabajo 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏🌠

[@Artbytheseastudio]

Definitely, they’re amazing

[@gaylesahlin6167]

Beautiful!! Thank you, yes, I’d love more of these real time longer with the explanation of your thought process as you go along. I now have a better understanding of guidelines & how to look at the different areas to keep things lined up & how to determine which tool to use. For a newbie dotter this was fantastic. Plus I would go rewatch & dot along with you and not have to stop & rewind to keep up. Well done, & love the colors.

[@terralambert2734]

Thanks!

[@aureliaandres6050]

Wonderful job. I'd like to try this on yellow base! Thanks 4 share

[@chillin2150]

Yes!! I luv ur tutorials!!!

[@darlenemikkola5239]

This was one of my favorite videos❤. The design and colors are beautiful, but I loved most being able to watch u in real time and hear your process of creating along with your tutorial on using spacing of guidelines to help create the design! Perfectly done❤. I would appreciate seeing more in whatever manner works for you, because you are the one being generous enough to create the video and share with us. Thank you,,

[@gaillangolf4374]

Yes, I would love to see more videos like this! I enjoy any video you do, so talented!!!

[@lesliebean4594]

This was incredibly helpful, and also therapeutic to watch. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

[@carmenannedesigns]

Thank you! I enjoyed the real time video with tips. Would definitely love more videos. Love your talent!😊

[@shesastamper]

Loved watching you create this beautiful piece and thank you for teaching in real time ❤

[@PineMountainVentures]

Yes please!

[@zuleidemariadocarmo6305]

Wonderful

[@suzannenorman9782]

Lovely! Very helpful to hear your thought process and all the detailed instructions with tips. Thanks so much ❤

[@rosellenf.8339]

Yes plse !! 🤗🤗🤗🥰

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

Beautiful as always ! ❤❤❤

[@dorothylabarge6340]

Love it!! Thanks for sharing and would enjoy seeing more 😊

[@rosalvaolivier4369]

Good night. Yes.

[@laurierozar6412]

Beautiful love the way you do your swishes. I wish mine would come out as good

[@jadenewallace2607]

Hi demi I absolutely love all ur videos I’ve watched every single one of them, I was wondering how do u get ur dots so perfect ??

[@dianaclang2190]

Love your videos. Thank you for doing them.

[@robincattrell5643]

Yes

[@EvaBlokker]

Gorgeous ! Thank you for sharing 💞

[@christenpas2379]

Definitely… especially for those of us who are instagram subscribers!!

[@farahclay912]

Beautiful. Is there a particular brand for the brushes you’re using for the swipes?

[@1995vaishali]

Yes pls

[@slay6454]

I am having trouble figuring out spacial planning. For example figuring out what size center dot to start out with based on the size of the object I am painting. Then the next size from there. I seem to start everything with the 1.5 size dotting tool and then if I have a big surface I am dotting it is like using a magnifying glass to see the center. Do you have any videos that would help with this particular problem?

[@pjayrob1]

Forgot to ask, do you use any conditioner/additives to your paints or is it the paints you use? They always look just right, not too thick or thin. Thx in advance

[@thoughtfuldots]

I use DecoArt Americana and it’s perfect right out of the bottle! So easy/convenient!

[@jenniferinca6611]

How do you get rid of lines you made

[@yaminabenoitguyod1918]

Bonjour. Pourriez vous me mettre le lien pour votre compas. Merci

[@cherylstevens1592]

YOU DIDN'T SHOW US WHAT YOU DID TO FINISH IT!😢

[@RobertaKKent]

Easier to keep up

[@margareterickson2361]

Yes