Radial Symmetry Mandala (Part 35)

Practice radial symmetry in this art lesson: radial symmetry mandala (part 35).

🎨 Studio Brief #70

A mandala is a circular design with patterns radiating from the center, like a kaleidoscope.

🎯 Your mission

Make it look like the idea — at one glance.

⚡ The twist

Make it readable from across the room.

What you'll learn

A mandala is a circular design with patterns radiating from the center, like a kaleidoscope. Drawing mandalas is meditative and teaches radial symmetry.

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Techniques you'll practise

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You will need

Drawing paperScissorsGlueColored pencils

Step 1 of 3

Draw a circle using a compass. Divide it into 8 equal sections with light lines through the center.

Step 2 of 3

Draw a small design in one section, close to the center.

Step 3 of 3

Copy the exact same design in each of the other 7 sections.

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