Introduction

About Rainbow Mandala

This mandala is inspired by rainbow colours. It is colourful & depicts hope in new beginnings.

The dot arrangement is such that the mandala is seen as a combination of 3 rings. It has a lot of fine details and multiple sized dots to give it an intricate feel. Painting a mandala with such fine details helps in increasing focus & concentration span.

This mandala is so colourful that it adds happy vibes to any room it’s placed in.

Size of Canvas

30cm x 30cm

Time taken

1 hour x 30 sessions

Objective

To Improve Concentration

Art Supplies

Acrylic Colours
Stretched Canvas
Dotting Tools
Compass
Ruler
Pencil & Eraser

The colours used in this mandala are lemon yellow, yellow orange, turquoise blue, magenta, green, deep blue and titanium white. I try to make my artworks really colourful and happy using striking colour combinations. However, it is up to you which colours you want your mandala to reflect. Painting a mandala is more about the creation experience rather than an end result.

Details of all supplies and their links are mentioned at the end of this page.

Story Of The Rainbow Mandala

Follow the sequence from left to right to view how this mandala was painted. You do not need to paint it exactly as I did. Use the images for reference only or you may spoil your experience of painting your own mandala. Do not give too much attention to the final design aspect or you may feel overwhelmed.

Process to experience Mandala Art

Don’t just paint a mandala, experience it!

Tip 1

Find yourself a quiet and free time of the day where you can sit uninterrupted for at least 30-60 minutes. Make sure the sitting is comfortable to avoid getting tired. Sitting on a table & chair is recommended.

Tip 2

This is an optional step but makes the whole experience very calming. Play your favourite relaxing music. Make sure you select a long playlist and don’t get distracted by changing songs while painting. Lighting some scented candles helps.

Tip 3

It is a good practice to think of some positive thoughts before starting painting. That way, the mandala always reminds us of some happy memories and happy vibes. I generally think of a trip or a happy event in life.

Tip 4

When you are ready to start, decide the colours you want to use beforehand. It is a good practice to keep only 4-5 colours at hand for this size of canvas. You can choose to use the colours that I have used or have your own choice of colours.

Tip 5

Paint the canvas in black or work on a black canvas. Locate the centre of the canvas and draw few circles for guidance. This is just to help you maintain the symmetry, you don’t need to plan the exact design before starting.

Tip 6

Start painting the mandala, gradually putting one dot at a time. Beginning from the centre, and growing outwards. Focus on dotting, and bring your complete focus to the present moment. Don’t stress about the final design.

Tip 7

Always complete dotting each circle within, before starting with the outer circle to avoid any confusion. Keep a cloth handy to clean the brush or the tool. Use wet wipes to wipe out any errors.

Tip 8

Continue painting and enjoying the experience. When you feel content with the experience, you can stop and keep the canvas at a safe place for drying. Make sure to find another time for the project soon.