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\"Mandala<\/a>
Mandala Shaded With Graphite Pencil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This mandala shading exercise turned out so large that I’ve split in into two parts. In this part, I\u2019ll give you the template, gradation stages, simple instructions, and a supply list.<\/p>\n

In part two, I\u2019ll show you how I shaded the mandala step by step.<\/p>\n

Mandalas are geometric designs that represent the universe, unity, and the sacred center to some, but I chose the form for this exercise because I think they’re pretty, and because shading one is a fun way to sharpen your drawing skills.<\/p>\n

Gradations Create Three Dimensional Form<\/h3>\n

Although it may seem like you’re just filling in the template outline like a coloring book or a paint by number set, you’ll have first hand knowledge of these drawing skills when you’re done with this exercise:<\/p>\n

How to make consistent gradations.
\nHow to see and create value.
\nPrecise pencil control practice.
\nSee how value creates depth.
\nSee how gradated value creates form.<\/p>\n

(You can learn more about drawing gradations<\/a> here.)<\/p>\n

Don’t Jump In Too Soon – Sketch It First<\/h3>\n
<\/div>\n
\"Mandala<\/a>
Mandala Sketch, Gradation Direction, And Pencil Grade Notes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mandala’s gradations run in different directions and are confusing (ask me how I know). So, I made a rough sketch of my mandala. Sketching it gave me a clue about the grades of pencils I needed to use. I suggest that you start with a sketch, too.<\/p>\n

A pre-sketch will help you plot out and practice these things:
\n1. Direction of gradation.
\n2. Point where gradation ends.
\n3. Values (Learn more about value<\/a>.)
\n4. Grade, or hardness, of pencils needed.<\/p>\n

The Template<\/h3>\n
\"Mandala<\/a>
Mandala Template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Large<\/a>
\n Medium<\/a>
\n Small<\/a><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

Trace The Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Use B or HB pencil.<\/li>\n
  2. Make the outline light. If it’s too dark, the outline won’t blend into the shading.<\/li>\n
  3. Your tracing will be wobbly and will need correction if you\u2019re a human and not a robot, so clean it up afterward with French curves and a ruler.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Draw the outline gently<\/em>. Trace it from the computer screen or print it and use a bright window as a back light for tracing, but however you do it, don\u2019t press too hard and dent the paper. If you do, the gradations will skip over those embossed lines.<\/p>\n

    Shading<\/h3>\n

    Don’t shade this way. These first images show you how the complete shading of each stage would look if it were the only stage. I’m showing you these so you can see where the gradations begin and end, what shape they are, and how their angles and directions run.<\/p>\n

    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Shading One<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Shading Two<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Shading Three<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Shading Four<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Here’s how each stage will look as you shade it in around<\/em> the other parts of the mandala.<\/p>\n

    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Stage One<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Stage Two<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Stage Three<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Mandala<\/a>
    Mandala Stage Four<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Here are the supplies I\u00a0used:<\/h3>\n

    Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper Pad
    \nCanson Classic Cream Drawing Pad\"\"
    \nStaedtler Mars Lumograph\u00a0Pencils
    \nDesign Kneaded Rubber Erasers
    \nSakura Cordless Eraser\"\"
    \nC-Thru Set of French Curves\"\"<\/p>\n

    Shaded Mandala Drawing Exercise – Part Two<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    This mandala shading exercise turned out so large that I’ve split in into two parts. In this part, I\u2019ll give you the template, gradation stages, simple instructions, and a supply list. In part two, I\u2019ll show you how I shaded the mandala step by step. Mandalas are geometric designs that represent the universe, unity, and … Continue reading “Shaded Mandala Drawing Exercise – Part One”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[135],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-drawing-lesson"],"yoast_head":"\nShaded Mandala Drawing Exercise - 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