Good day steemians! Good day artists!. I have always liked the thing called art and it has been a way of showing our inner self to the world. Today I am gonna show you how lines and curves can make an amazing art, The MANDALA ART. The first thing that pops in your head is "What is Mandala art?!" , Some people especially those art geeks like me already knew about this but most of you people do not know what this art is.
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Before the steps on making it let us know, what is Mandala Art?

A mandala is a a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. In common use, "mandala" has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.
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 A mandala art is an art on abstract design that is so complex with patterns that is usually circular in form. In fact, "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". Mandalas generally have one common point which is the center point., from which shows an array of symbols, shapes, forms and patterns.

Mandala art can contain both geometric and organic forms. They can also contain recognizable images that carry meaning for the person who is creating it, so It can also show you the way of living of the creator of this art.

In essence, mandalas represent the connection between our inner worlds and outer reality. Making and creating your own mandalas can be both inspirational and therapeutic. 

CREATING YOUR OWN MANDALA 

When creating a mandala take it as a way of expressing your inner self or your soul and as you make it, think of all your achievements in life, happiness, your wish and just let your heart do the task because when you love something, amazing things happen.

Let us get started.

MATERIALS NEEDED 

  - A pencil (note: In my case I used mechanical pen) and erasers
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 - Brush (for cleaning instead of using hands)
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- A pen(s) (for highlighting the sketch)
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  - Drawing Paper 
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  - Rulers and Protractors (optional)
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  - Compass(es)
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Step 1:
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The first step is to find the center of your paper. Make it square so you can easily find its center.

Step 2 :
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Use a ruler and make lines intersecting each other at the center-point.

Step 3: 
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Measure out another distance from the center-point. You can choose the distance you like, remember that it is your own art and you can do what you want. You can continue making as many rows of these dots as you like. 

note: It is  important to make sure that the dots you make are all equidistant from the center-point. 

Step 4:
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Use a  compass to connect all the dots for an accurate circle.

Step 5: 
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Let your heart do the art and make your own pattern. You can add lines that is parallel or intersecting to each other, another way is to use curves forming petals. 
Remember: The more detailed your madala is, the better.

Step 6 :
Use the pen(s) to highlight your mandala outline and to give it a more strong look.
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Step 7:
Add final touches on the edges and add lines that almost coincides with each other.
And Voila! The mandala is done!
note: You can also add colors to it if you want to :)
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Here are some the artworks me and my brother made:

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Some are also used with color pens :
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Thank you for joining me today, and if you liked this blog do not forget to upvote and follow me for more blogs like this, It will be much appreciated :)

This is some extra for you :
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