Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

Course final project

A course by Dani Hoyos , Artist

Artist. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined November 2019
99% positive reviews (75)
2,232 students
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About the final project for: Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

“We have reached the end of the course, thank you very much for joining me on this adventure. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Before I say goodbye, I want to show you an example of how I would like to see your course project: The materials and the sketch Prepare the materials you will need. Then, trace your sketch in pencil. Have on hand the exercises we did in the course, they will help you decide what elements to add to your mandala.

The canvas Prime your canvas with gesso and let it dry. While it dries, you can do color tests, so you won't have any doubts about how your color palette will look.
From sketch to canvas Transfer your sketch to the canvas and carefully erase any lines you don't need.
The mandala To paint! You can go working by color blocks. Outline the outlines and add the last details to your mandala. To finish, seal the painting with lacquer or clear varnish.
Share your project by clicking "Create your project". In addition to the photographs of each stage of the process, share a short text in which you talk about your experience in carrying it out. I will give you feedback as soon as possible. However, I ask you to be patient, as it may take a while for me to reply to you. While you wait, I invite you to exchange ideas and advice with the rest of your classmates. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project At this moment I want to take the time to thank you for two things. First for wanting to give art, drawing, mandalas a chance and second, for supporting me as an artist both me and this beautiful platform so we can keep creativity on point. I hope you enjoyed it with all your heart, that obviously makes you a better artist and that helps you in your day to day, both meditatively, internally, "heart", "mind" and also in your technique as an artist. I want you to know that everything is a process. As we already learned, mandalas teach us to be patient, persevering, but they also...”

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Course summary for: Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (75)
  • 2232 students
  • 4 units
  • 14 lessons (2h 8m)
  • 15 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Areas

    Acrylic Painting, Creating with Kids, Drawing, Painting

Dani Hoyos

Dani Hoyos
A course by Dani Hoyos

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Daniela Hoyos has been drawing since she was a young girl. Her childhood was spent with a brush in hand, and she later fell in love with zentangle art. In parallel, she studied visual arts and, with the help of social media, her art began to gain visibility. Daniela is now considered one of Latin America's main exponents of digital art.

Her extensive artistic experience has won her an Eliot award, and her success has led her to work with big-name brands like Disney as well as publish her book Los 7 colores de mi vida.


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Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns. Illustration course by Dani Hoyos

Zentangle and Mandalas: Draw Harmonious Patterns

A course by Dani Hoyos
Artist. Puebla, Mexico.
Joined November 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (75)
  • 2,232 students