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Mandalas for Beginners – A Calming Escape

with Khushboo Hinglajia
Quiet your mind with relaxed mandala drawing, a powerful art form for stress relief and mindful focus. No experience needed!
English, Spanish, 4 more French, Italian, Portuguese, German English, Spanish, 7 more French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Turkish, Polish
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Absolute Beginner
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Khushboo Hinglajia

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Khushboo is a freelance artist, specializing in mandala design, painting, and lettering. She is from India and known online for her gorgeous art reels.

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English, Spanish , 4 more
Languages
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  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • German
English, Spanish , 7 more
Subtitles
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Turkish
  • Polish

What you’ll learn

  • Create stunning mandalas using bright acrylic markers on black paper and black pens on watercolor backgrounds
  • Discover how easy, fun and relaxing mandala creation can be!
  • Develop a relaxing, creative practice that builds confidence and reduces stress.
  • Build a perfectly symmetrical mandala every time using basic tools
  • Practice a range of design elements, beautiful shapes and filler patterns
  • Master techniques like double-lining for polished, professional designs
  • Mix gorgeous colors by understanding color theory and the color wheel
  • Paint beautiful watercolor backgrounds using gradient, ombre, and wet-on-wet techniques
  • Add unique textures with salt, plastic wrap, and other fun methods
  • Play with custom designs in full-page, half, and corner layouts
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Description

Feeling overwhelmed and looking for a creative way to quiet your mind? Mandala art is a surprisingly simple way to achieve just that!

In this course, Khushboo reveals insanely easy techniques that anyone can master, even if you’ve never drawn anything before! Using basic materials and calming, repetitive patterns, you’ll create a gorgeous work of art and feel the stress melt away.

NO drawing experience is needed—just a desire to relax and create.

You’ll practice the simple shapes that are the building blocks for every design, which, when combined, create countless stunning mandalas. With each repeating pattern, your focus will sharpen and anxiety will fade.

Under Khushboo’s guidance, you’ll create two complete artworks that are as calming to make as they are to look at. The first, using bright, colorful acrylic markers on black paper, and the second, using fine black pens on soft watercolor backgrounds.

She will also show you how to confidently mix watercolors to create whimsical effects, use fun materials like salt and plastic wrap to add texture, and select bold markers for winning color combos. Plus, discover those PRO tips and secrets to ‘zhuzh up’ your artwork, creating a polished, cohesive look.

This is more than an art course. It’s a relaxing escape and therapy for the soul. Let go of stress and find your focus—one beautiful, mindful mandala at a time.

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Who is this course for

  • Those looking to reduce stress and relax away from a screen
  • Beginners wanting an easy entry into art with step-by-step guidance
  • Hobbyists wanting to pick up new skills to enhance their projects
  • Artists facing art block who want to create without pressure or stress
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This course includes

  • 1+ Hours of on-demand videos
  • Cheat sheets/guides
  • Reference images
  • Book resource list
  • Exercises (PDF)
  • Certificate of Completion
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What you'll need

  • No drawing experience needed
  • Just a paper/sketchbook and a pencil
  • Compass, protractor and a ruler
  • Watercolors or acrylic markers recommended to enhance the design
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Lesson Plan

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Introduction

02:13

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Creating mandalas is a proven way to relax and slow down, allowing your mind to decompress. Plus, the final result of all the intricate, repeating patterns is SO satisfying.

Let’s escape into a world of peace and calmness together!


0.1
Introduction
02:13
01

Tools and Materials

09:40

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To begin, Khushboo shows you the essential tools for creating stunning mandalas. Good news: They are easy to find, and you probably already have most of them already!

Learn how to choose the best pens and paper for your style. With the right materials, your creative process will be smooth, fun, and super rewarding!


1.1
Materials
09:40
02

Mandala Patterns and Elements

35:25

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Let’s get started on the right foot by drawing individual shapes and small design elements. Combining these later on will allow us to create stunning, intricate mandalas!

Khushboo shows you how to draw petals, arches, and outer shapes as well as fun filler patterns like flowers, spirals, and paisleys. Plus, you’ll also get exclusive practice sheets to trace over, helping you build confidence in your new skill.


2.1
Mandala Patterns
07:43
2.2
Pattern Fillers
07:46
2.3
Pattern Formations - Part 1
06:50
2.4
Pattern Formations - Part 2
03:36
2.5
Pattern Formations - Part 3
09:30
03

Drawing the Grid

12:11

How to create an easy mandala

Discover the 2 simple secrets to drawing a perfect mandala: A protractor and a compass! These tools help you create the symmetrical lines and circles that keep everything clean and balanced.

Mastering the core skill of drawing a circular grid will make this process incredibly easy and stress-free. You’ll also get to try out some alternative, cool layouts like half mandalas, corner designs, and even ones that float off the edge.


3.1
Mastering the Grid
08:01
3.2
Layout Design
04:10
04

Color Palettes and Watercolor Techniques

23:58

The basics of watercolors for beginners

Get ready to make your mandalas pop with gorgeous, colorful backgrounds using simple watercolor techniques!

Khushboo will walk you through painting smooth gradients, wet-on-wet blends, and cool textures using salt and plastic wrap. She’ll also show you how to mix beautiful color schemes that draw the viewer’s eye! Let’s make some magic with color.


4.1
Color Theory
06:33
4.2
Color Palettes
02:11
4.3
Watercolor Background Techniques
08:59
4.4
Watercolor Textures
06:15
05

Final Mandala Designs

34:48

Mandala art for complete beginners

Now it’s time to dive into the really fun stuff, creating two complete mandalas with:

– Vibrant acrylic markers on black paper

– Black fineliners on a watercolor background

You’ll learn how to build both mandalas step-by-step, from drawing the grid to filling it with cute patterns. Immerse yourself completely in this calming, meditative art form and take pride in the beautiful art you create! It’s gonna be LIT!


5.1
Final Mandala with Acrylic Markers
15:24
5.2
Final Mandala with Watercolor Background
05:26
5.3
Drawing the Design with Black Fine Liners
10:32
5.4
Finishing up the Artwork
03:26
06

Conclusion

01:10

Mandalas for stress relief

You’ve reached the end of this mandala course, however, your journey has only just begun!

Have fun mixing and combining these patterns and others into your own unique designs. Remember: Slow down and enjoy the process.


6.1
Conclusion
01:10

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Khushboo Hinglajia
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Khushboo is a freelance artist from India, specializing in mandala design, painting, and lettering. She is known online for her gorgeous art reels.


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