The class project for this course is to construct and decorate a geometric mandala of six interlocking hearts, using a compass and a ruler.

We will:

Discuss the use of the compass and techniques to help simplify the process
Construct a simple circular grid to create a geometric heart
Give thickness to the heart’s outline
Extend the circular grid to accommodate a six-heart mandala on watercolour paper
Give an interwoven 3D appearance of the design
Outline the mandala
Paint the finished pattern creating a gradient of two colours
Extend the complexity of your artwork by looking at different arrangements and ideas

Materials needed:

Printed class notes
Various paper – printer paper, watercolour paper, card
Ruler
Pencil
Eraser
Drawing compass
Waterproof fineliner
Paints and brushes or colouring pens/pencils
Metallic pen (optional)
Tracing paper (optional)
Masking tape (optional)

Please share your heart creations in the Project section and don’t hesitate to ask any questions on the Discussion board. I hope you love your artwork!

Mark Cloud

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