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Origami floral mandala art is a stunning fusion of paper folding, intricate designs, and embellishments that bring creativity to life. This project combines multicolored origami roses, shimmering butterflies, and a delicate lily at the centre, all arranged in a mesmerizing mandala pattern. With added details like a glitter-enhanced maple leaf, sparkling beads, and background designs, this piece becomes a radiant display of artistry. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this tutorial will guide you step by step to create your own dazzling origami floral mandala. Materials Needed: • Multicolored origami paper • Shimmer paper (for butterflies) • Crepe paper (for the central lily) • Glitter pen (for maple leaf and background designs) • Pearl and diamond beads • Scissors • Glue • Ruler • Pencil • Compass (for mandala outline) • Canvas or MDF board of circular shape, size approx. 14 inch Step-by-Step Tutorial Step 1: Prepare the Mandala Base 1. Take a MDF board or canvas as the base and make a base cost or any desired colour. 2. Use a compass to draw a light circular outline for the mandala and find the centre. Step 2: Create Multicolored Origami Flowers 1. Select various colors of origami paper 5 to 6 colours. (red, orange, purple, pink, cream, yellow etc) 2. Watch the tutorial to make the rose 3. Make six roses. Step 3: Craft Shimmer Paper Butterflies 1. Cut butterfly shapes from shimmer paper. 2. watch tutorail to make the butterfly: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9xSfmhvFFm/ 3. Add details using a glitter pen for extra sparkle. 4. Place and glue them between the flowers. Step 4: Design the Central Lily 1. Use crepe paper for soft, delicate petals. 2. Cut six lily petals. 3. Assemble and glue the petals in a layered manner. first three and then other three in the gaps below. 4. Place the lily at the center of the mandala. Step 5: Highlight the Maple Leaf 1. Cut out a maple leaf shape from colored paper. 2. Use a glitter pen to add veins and texture to bring it to life. 3. Position the leaf strategically within the mandala. Step 6: Embellish with Pearl and Diamond Beads 1. Add pearl and diamond beads to the flower centers, in the petals for elegance. 2. Scatter some beads along the mandala for extra charm. Step 7: Background Decoration 1. Use a glitter pen to draw intricate designs around the flowers on the base. 2. Enhance the mandala with delicate patterns and shimmering details. Step 8: Final Touches 1. Ensure all elements are securely attached. 2. Let the artwork dry completely before displaying it. Frame or mount your artwork to preserve its beauty. Your stunning origami floral mandala is now complete! This unique combination of paper art, shimmer effects, and elegant embellishments creates a mesmerizing masterpiece. Enjoy your creation and feel free to experiment with different colors and patterns!

Instead of posting the direct painting images on social media! Bring your artwork to life with this easy animation process in Procreate and share a painting that moves. 1a98ea6d319e4eb799412f78360a8e48 2.MP4 Procreate isn’t just for static paintings—it also has a built-in animation feature that can bring your artwork to life! In this tutorial, we’ll go step by step on how to animate a portion of your painting, making it move dynamically. Step 1: Prepare Your Artwork 1. Open Procreate and either create a new painting or import an existing one. 2. Identify the object or portion of your artwork that you want to animate. This could be a fluttering leaf, a waving hand, flowing hair, or any other moving element. Step 2: Isolate the Object for Animation 1. Use the Selection Tool (S-shaped ribbon icon) to outline the part of the painting you want to animate. 2. Tap Copy & Paste from the selection menu—this will place the selected portion on a new layer. 3. Hide or lock the original painting layer to keep it untouched. Step 3: Enable Animation Assist 1. Tap on the Actions Menu (wrench icon) in the top toolbar. 2. Go to the Canvas tab and toggle on Animation Assist—this will activate the animation timeline at the bottom of the screen. Step 4: Creating Frames for Animation 1. The layer you pasted will now act as the base frame. 2. Duplicate this layer multiple times and slightly adjust each copy to show movement. You can use: • The Transform Tool (arrow icon) to slightly shift or rotate the object. • The Liquify Tool (under Adjustments) to create fluid motion. • The Smudge Tool to refine edges for a smoother transition. 3. Continue duplicating and adjusting until you have enough frames to create a smooth motion. Step 5: Adjusting Animation Settings 1. Tap on the Settings button in the Animation Assist bar. 2. Set the Frames Per Second (FPS) based on how fast or slow you want the movement to be (8-12 FPS works well for natural motion). 3. Use the Onion Skin Frames option to see previous frames faintly, helping align your movement smoothly. Step 6: Preview and Refine 1. Tap Play in the Animation Assist bar to preview the animation. 2. If needed, tweak the frames by repositioning, erasing, or redrawing elements for a more polished look. 3. Add background movement or effects (such as light flickers, color shifts, or subtle texture changes) to enhance the animation. Step 7: Export the Animated Painting 1. Once satisfied, tap on Actions > Share and choose Animated GIF, MP4, or PNG Sequence based on your needs. 2. Adjust export settings such as resolution and background transparency if required. 3. Save the file and share your living artwork with the world! By following these steps, you can transform any painting into an animated masterpiece in Procreate. Experiment with different movements and effects to bring more life into your digital art!

Hello, aspiring artists and Disney enthusiasts! Today, we're going to embark on a creative journey to draw a delightful character inspired by the beloved Minnie Mouse. Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or just starting out, this guide will walk you through each step with ease and fun. Gather Your Tools: • Pencils (HB for sketching, 2B for outlines) • Eraser • Drawing Paper • Optional: Colored pencils or markers for color 2. Draw the Basic Shape: • Circle: Start with a large circle to form the head. This will serve as the base for placing features accurately. 3. Add Guidelines: • Vertical Line: Draw a light vertical line down the center of the circle. It'll help align facial features symmetrically. • Horizontal Line: Draw a horizontal line slightly below the circle's center to help position the eyes. 4. Sketch the Ears: • Circles: Add two smaller circles on top of the head circle for ears, ensuring they're symmetrical. 5. Draw the Bow: • Central Knot: Create an oval shape between the ears. • Loops: Sketch two rounded triangle shapes on either side of the knot to form the bow. 6. Place Facial Features: • Eyes: Draw two large ovals below the horizontal guideline. Add long, curved lashes to give them character. • Nose: Sketch a small oval just below the eyes. • Smile: Draw a wide, curved line below the nose to represent a joyful smile. 7. Enhance with Details: • Iris and Pupil: Inside each eye oval, draw smaller circles for irises and pupils. • Mouth Details: Add a curved line under the smile to create depth and expression. 8. Finalize and Outline: • Outline: Using a darker pencil or pen, outline all key features while refining shapes. • Erase Guidelines: Gently erase all unnecessary guidelines to clean up your drawing. 9. Optional Coloring: • Use classic colors such as black for ears, red or pink for the bow, and skin-tone shades for face elements. (See Picture for better help) :) Congratulations on completing your Minnie-inspired character drawing! By following these steps, you've captured the joyful essence of this beloved character, adding your own creative flair along the way. Remember, every stroke and detail is a step forward in your artistic journey. Whether this was your first attempt or one of many, each drawing helps you grow as an artist. Keep practicing and experimenting with different styles and techniques, because art is all about expression and joy.