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Color Wheel Mandala
Level 1
Time: 2-3 classes
In this lesson you will design a mandala using the color theory order with your design. Your mandala will be radially balanced with repetitious designs.
Materials
Square paper (any size, but I am demonstrating with 12"x12")
Light or tracing surface
pencil
protractor
ruler or straight edge
ink
watercolor paint
Black Sharpie
Other materials may be used
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Instructions
Step 1: Put a small dot where you think is ABOUT the middle of your paper. Use a protractor to measure sections around the dot that are 30 degrees each. This will divide your paper into 12 equal sections. MEASURE TWICE BEFORE GOING ON TO THE NEXT STEP!
You will mark 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 on your protractor.
Step 2: Draw your design into ONE of the triangle sections on your paper. Advice: not too simple and not too complex, remember you will be painting this design. Have at least some of your design touch the lines of the triangle.
Step 3: Fold your paper. Watch the video to find out how properly.
Step 4: Trace
Step 5: Polish it up.
Step 6: Labeling.
Step 7: Begin Painting
Step 8: Paint the Yellows.
Step 9: Paint the Blues.
Step 9: Paint the reds.
Assignment:
1. Complete your color wheel mandala painting.
2. Upload to artsonia under "color wheel".
3. Take it home or put it on Ms. Moore's desk to be hung in the hallway. Make sure your name is on the back.
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