
Brief information about the course and a bit about me.
What are mandalas, where did they come from and what are they for?
How to create a new document and customize the workspace for further drawing.
Creating a semi-automatic template - part one. Setting up layers, applying standard Adobe Illustrator filters, creating masks for drawing.
Creating a semi-automatic template - part two. Setting up layers, applying standard Adobe Illustrator filters, creating masks for drawing.
Create and customize Adobe Illustrator brushes for drawing.
The process of drawing a mandala, using a previously created template.
Correction of contours for giving the volume to the mandala.
Combine the drawn and duplicated lines into one object.
Create a template to easily and quickly add the color of the drawn mandala.
How to find a combination of colors that will look harmonious with each other. Another simple way.
Add a color to the mandala using the previously created template.
Final touches, removing of unnecessary layers and objects. Preparing the mandala for further use in your designs.
The final lecture.
Bonus lecture with additional materials and ready-made template. You can use it as you want!
Do you see these beautiful, highly detailed mandalas? Perhaps you think it took me a very long time to draw and color them? And if I say that I spent about 5 minutes on each of them, you will not believe me?
Well, maybe today I can convince you.
In this course we will create a template for drawing mandalas and try it in the case! Yes, creating the template itself can take a little longer than 5 minutes. But after that, you will be able to draw any patterns with a huge amount of detail, for your own pleasure and absolutely not tire of monotonous work!
Oh yes! The template itself, ready for work - is already included in the course. You can just download it and start creating!