Mandala Art With Hema Ravi

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Meet the Artist: Hema Ravi

Hema Ravi, a proud Indo-Canadian, has called Canada home for nearly 30 years. After retiring from a career as a Policy Advisor with the Government of Ontario, Hema discovered her passion for photography and mandala art. What began as a simple exploration during the Covid period has blossomed into a deep love for mandala drawing, which she finds meditative and joyful. Each piece she creates brings her peace and a sense of creativity.

Instagram: / hemas_creatives

Materials Used:

8 inch round wooden or canvas base

Large ruler to draw the gridlines

Compass to draw circles (helps place mandala designs uniformly)

White chalk or charcoal pencil

16 line stencil for gridlines (available on Amazon)

Set of dotting tools (available on Amazon)

DecoArt Americana acrylic paints in various colours (available at Michaels or other craft stores)

(Colours used: Snow (Titanium) White, Bright Yellow, Sea Breeze, Provence Sky, Peaches ‘n Cream, Scarlet)

Rag cloth or paper towel (to wipe dotting tools)

Liquitex Gloss Varnish (to seal and add a glossy finish)

Process Overview:

Paint the wooden or canvas base with two coats of black acrylic paint.

Find the centre point of the base using folded paper and mark it.

Align the 16 line stencil with the centre point to draw gridlines; extend them to the edge with a ruler.

Use a compass to draw concentric circles up to the edge of the base.

Create the dot mandala design with acrylic paints and dotting tools, making dots of various sizes and flower petal “swooshes.”

Let the paint dry for 24 hours.

Erase the guidelines carefully.

Apply varnish to protect and seal the artwork.

This step-by-step video shows the full process of creating a colourful dot mandala painting on an 8-inch wooden base.

Presented by Arts Milton in partnership with the Town of Milton as part of Ontario Culture Days.

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Arts Milton in partnership with the Town of Milton

Arts Milton connects artists of all genres and levels of experience with the greater Milton community, in the spirit of facilitating creative expression and cultural enrichment.

Our organization offers a variety of programs, including membership opportunities, professional development workshops, artist networking events, The Friendship Project, a Summer Days performance series and Milton Culture Days activities.

Town of Milton

The Town of Milton is a vibrant community that values arts, culture, and recreation as key elements of local life. Through initiatives like the FirstOntario Arts Centre, public art installations, community events, and the Milton Culture Plan, the Town fosters creativity, inclusion, and engagement for residents of all ages. Programs such as the Milton Community Fund and Milton Community Connections Grant support local organizations, while recreation and cultural activities provide opportunities for lifelong learning, artistic expression, and community connection.