Mandala Mania

So many mandalas. // Find me on Redbubble! (mandalamania there, too :) )

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It's been a while! Nice to be drawing again

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Back home + procrastinating a diff eqs final =

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Owl silhouette!

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Another loon (based on a request)

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what's this?? a new post?

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Playing around with a (late) Valentine-inspired idea

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Just turned in a 15 page paper, so I might have a little more time to work on this now :)

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Just turned in a 15 page paper, so I might have a little more time to work on this now :)

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… and here it is!

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@reblog-me was asking in the tags if I use a compass beforehand, so here’s your answer: I absolutely use a compass!! Circles are weirdly difficult to get right, so that really helps keep it neat. I use a compass, protractor, and ruler to make myself a guide for symmetry, plus I sketch out the design itself in pencil, but this is all drawn out by hand. Hope that answers your question :)

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Thank you so much for such a detailed response! I really appreciate it!

Your process sounds so meticulous, and it really shows in your art, it’s absolutely gorgeous!

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Happy to share!! You are absolutely welcome to try it out; I’m honestly flattered that you’re thinking about it :) Thanks so much for your wonderful comments! Let me know if those tips work out for you, and enjoy your own process!!