How To Draw Nested Lotus Mandala Step By Step
Step 1 - Draw the Center
Draw a small, neat circle right in the middle of your page.
Step 2 - Add Inner Petals
Draw twelve small, pointy petals all around the outside of your center circle.
Step 3 - Add More Petals
Draw another set of twelve pointy petals tucked behind the gaps of the first petals.
Step 4 - Draw Small Tips
Draw twelve tiny pointy tips with a straight line down the middle between the outer petals.
Step 5 - Outline the Petals
Draw larger pointy outlines around each of the petals from the second layer.
Step 6 - Draw Outer Petals
Draw a new ring of twelve larger pointy petals peeking out behind the others.
Step 7 - Double the Outlines
Draw another pointy outline around each of the new outer petals to double them.
Step 8 - Add Pointy Tips
Draw twelve pointy tips with a straight line down the middle in the outer gaps.
Step 9 - Draw Larger Petals
Draw twelve even larger pointy petals behind the rest, filling in the spaces.
Step 10 - Add More Tips
Draw twelve more pointy tips with lines down the middle in the new gaps.
Step 11 - Draw Giant Petals
Draw a giant ring of twelve wide, pointy petals all around the very outside.
Step 12 - Detail the Giant Petals
Draw a smaller pointy petal outline with a center line inside each giant outer petal.
Step 13 - Add Final Tips
Draw twelve last pointy tips with center lines in the gaps between the giant petals.
Step 14 - Finish the Drawing
Trace over all of your lines with a dark pencil or pen to finish your mandala.
