I find it helps a lot to plot each color instead of working from the center out or the border in. I tend to start with the background, so I will fill in the obvious places and then really look at the design and find other areas that may have not been as obvious where that color can go. Then choose another feature, and place that color everywhere it's appropriate. I find plotting by color helps with balance, so colors are evenly distributed across the design.. and really helps to avoid getting to a place where you get stuck because you didn't notice the overall balance or features of a design and suddenly can't avoid color running into each other, or realize a smaller section is actually part of a larger image within the whole. Also shading really takes a manadala to the next level. Sometimes it's nice and relaxing to just fill in, but if you have the desire to make it special spend the time to shade and highlight each section.
Thank you so much! I loved the tip about looking for a background. Up until now, I was just trying to color from the center out without putting the same color next to itself.
Thank you Jen, you are so pleasant to listen to and informative, I'm gaining a lot from your videos. Much appreciate the time you take to do these. God Bless x
A very useful video! This year, I actually also wanted to start coloring a mandala and just try it. And I really struggle with, which colors to choose. I also thought about Sarah Renae Clarks color catalogue. I also wanted to ask some other color tubers, that color mandala to make a video about it. So it's funny you actually came up with one this year! Thanks for sharing your process! 💞
I love how you explain things! I used to view mandalas as a lot of work or I'd get confused with the designs. I wish I had thought of finding a background a long time ago. You have completely changed my mind about mandalas :)
I find it helps a lot to plot each color instead of working from the center out or the border in. I tend to start with the background, so I will fill in the obvious places and then really look at the design and find other areas that may have not been as obvious where that color can go. Then choose another feature, and place that color everywhere it's appropriate. I find plotting by color helps with balance, so colors are evenly distributed across the design.. and really helps to avoid getting to a place where you get stuck because you didn't notice the overall balance or features of a design and suddenly can't avoid color running into each other, or realize a smaller section is actually part of a larger image within the whole.
Also shading really takes a manadala to the next level. Sometimes it's nice and relaxing to just fill in, but if you have the desire to make it special spend the time to shade and highlight each section.
Very nice! Sounds like a perfect process! I do shade some of my Mandalas in some places, depending on how I feel.
Thank you so much! I loved the tip about looking for a background. Up until now, I was just trying to color from the center out without putting the same color next to itself.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Jen, you are so pleasant to listen to and informative, I'm gaining a lot from your videos. Much appreciate the time you take to do these. God Bless x
Aww, thanks!! So glad you like them! 😊
A very useful video! This year, I actually also wanted to start coloring a mandala and just try it. And I really struggle with, which colors to choose. I also thought about Sarah Renae Clarks color catalogue. I also wanted to ask some other color tubers, that color mandala to make a video about it. So it's funny you actually came up with one this year! Thanks for sharing your process! 💞
Sure! Glad you liked it!! Since I color a lot of mandalas I get a lot of questions on them and I thought this would be helpful. 😊
@@jenscoloringcorner It definately is! 🙂
Very helpful! Thank you! And your examples are sooo beautiful!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you, Carrianne!
Pintar mandalas hace volar tu imaginación del color son hermosos todos esos libros me encantan los mandalas
Yes! They are so relaxing! Thank you for watching!😊
I love how you explain things! I used to view mandalas as a lot of work or I'd get confused with the designs. I wish I had thought of finding a background a long time ago. You have completely changed my mind about mandalas :)
Oh wonderful!! They are super relaxing!! I like to color them while watching TV or listening to music or an audiobook. 😁👍
@@jenscoloringcorner Great ideas!
Very helpful!!!! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Jen
You’re very welcome!! 😁
Thank you this was very helpful
You're welcome! 😊👍
Very interesting, thank you
Thanks for watching! 😊
This information was really helpful to me thank you ❤
You’re very welcome!! Glad it was helpful! 🤗
Hi Jenn, great tips! Do you have a link to your Pinterest?
Sure!
pin.it/2B0DsdK
@@jenscoloringcorner following!