In this video I show you how I create a detailed 8 segment mandala by building up simple shapes. I start by drawing pencil guidelines using a pencil and pair of compasses and then slowly design the mandala by repeating shapes. I show you what I do when I make a mistake and how accidental […]
In this video tutorial I show you how to use your sketchbook and a fineliner pen to create six different border or page divider patterns with flowers, leaves and berries. When I make these, I scan them and use Adobe Illustrator to create vector images that I can recolour and use on my website or […]
In this video tutorial I show you how to make this teardrop pattern, beginning with a base of triangles. This is a fun pattern to make to fill a page or to use as part of a larger work of art, and it’s very satisfying to draw.
In this video tutorial I talk you through making a mandala. I usually use a pair of compasses and a ruler to make sure my mandalas are really neat but in this video I show that even if you don’t have those things to hand, you shouldn’t let it stop you doing some mindful mandala […]
There is a simple trick to creating perfectly repeating patterns and, though many patterns are created using design software, it’s fun to make them by hand too. I show you how to make a simple repeating pattern using a piece of paper, pen, knife, ruler and some tape.
