The Mandala Guidebook: How to Draw, Paint and Color Expressive Mandala Art

I feel like I can actually draw a Mandela using the clear instructions in this book. I also appreciated the many examples she shared. Definitely recommend.

I have been obsessed with mandalas for awhile. I've drawn my own, but really wanted more instruction. I've bought three books and was extremely disappointed in all of them. For one thing, all were too complex and dense. One was not actually about drawing mandalas at all. One had really confusing instructions so I couldn't proceed after a certain point. And the third was all about theory and psychology. I wanted clear instructions on how to DRAW mandalas.I stumbled onto Kathryn's 100Mandala website and was blown away by her YouTube videos. They made the process so simple. For the first time, I was able to understand Sacred Geometry mandalas, like the Seed of Life.Kathryn's new book seemed expensive, so I postponed purchasing it. But after going through her whole site and looking inside the book on Amazon, I took the plunge.It was worth every penny! This is a gorgeous book, packed full of practical information on HOW to draw mandalas. Not theory, but practical, easy to understand instruction ... on all kinds of mandalas!This book is EXACTLY what I have been seeking. Kathryn has a great gift as a teacher. She knows how to simplify complex material, such as math concepts, for creating certain types of mandalas. In this book, she teaches how to create a variety of mandalas and spiritual symbols step-by-step.Attached is my first attempt after reading the beginning instructions for a freehand mandala. [UPDATE: I am adding a second mandala I drew last night based on the instructions in Chapter 2. Note that I don't think I have ever gone this far in a How To art book. But following the instructions (and following the encouragement of Kathryn to add my own ideas) is making my heart sing!]I really love that she keeps it simple with just enough detailed explanation.If you want to learn how to draw mandalas, you won't find a better book than this. In fact, I usually prefer videos, but these instructions and pictures are really clear.100% Recommended!

The author makes everything not just LOOK easy to do, but very doable! Everything step-by-step to get you to the finish. Highly recommend.

This is a great beginner book about mandalas. The author goes over different supplies, describes how to create a variety of basic mandalas freehand or with a compass, and includes information on embellishments and color. There are also several project ideas. I purchased this as a complete novice and found lots of the information helpful.

I just love this book. It's worth much more than what it's priced at. So often I have bought an instructive book that covers only a handful of projects, often at a price much higher than this book. Kathryn has packed her book with very clear illustrated step by step instructions that makes it so easy to create professional mandalas from your first attempt. The book itself is jammed with full color pictures of finished mandalas--I tried to count how many several times but always lose count, my guess there are at least 200 done by Kathryn plus many done by other various artists. There are enough ideas here to keep me occupied for over a year.You are guided how to select and use art supplies, how to draw mandalas both by the free hand method and by using a grid, how to draw the much sought sacred geometry mandalas and Celtic spirals, as well as a labyrinth. It covers all the different shapes, patterns, fillers and embellishments used in traditional, modern and Mehndi mendalas as well as how to use mandalas for healing and self-expression. It includes the benefits of mandalas, how to interpret your mandalas and color interpretation. Kathryn has covered multiple types of mixed media, showing how to use each one to create very unique mandalas and also how to make mixed media mats to frame your work.I would rate this as my best book purchase of the past several years.

I love the layout of this book. The instructions are easy to follow. In fact, I took it on a girls trip with 2 friends that swore they would not be able to do Mandala because they can't even do stick figures. I convinced them to just try. I used the book step by step instructions as a lesson. They both drew wonderful Mandalas and then had the greatest time coloring them in.I can't wait to get into some of the other styles the book has.Highly recommend for any level of artistic ability!

Being a member of the 100 Mandalas' community, this was an eagerly awaited book for me last year. When my first copy arrived, I was surprised at the beauty of this book with its many illustrations for creating Mandalas. The book is a work of art in itself. Kathryn takes us through the step by step process of creating many versions of the mandala, across various cultures and styles. There are no assumptions made that one can already draw, or understand how to use color. The essence of creating a Mandala is the beginning point, and Kathryn clearly shows us how to move through to its completion. This book continues to inspire me to take my Mandala practice to the next level, to challenge my skills, and this is generously illustrated with her inclusion of Mandalas by other artists. This is always the book I refer people to who are attracted to trying out their own interest in creating a Mandala for the first time, or who want to expand their creative skills into new directions..

This is more of a "craft" oriented book that focuses on different media and how to use them to make mandalas. You will produce mandalas that look like most other mandalas, nothing too original. Book does not go into any depth to help readers understand the meaning and purpose of mandalas overall. But it's a good book for beginners who are not familiar with mandalas.

Muy completo en cuanto a explicación de técnica y concepto de los mandalas. Lo recomiendo mucho para quienes desean iniciar en el diseño de mandalas.

Libro curatissimo, super ricco di spunti. È un piacere anche solo sfogliarlo. È in inglese, ma con il mio inglese elementare grazie alla ricchezza di immagini non è un problema

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Um livro lindo com várias mandalas coloridíssimas . Gostei profundamente e dá muitas ideias par que você possa fazer suas próprias mandalas . Recomendo.

After the coloring fad goes, mandalas will still be around and you'll be able to draw your own mandalas and color them in so many different ways. This is a great book to start on a beautiful journey of self discovery through mandala-making. It is a unique book on the market today. Thanks Kathryn for creating it!