The mandala enjoys a rich history as a spiritual and ritual symbol—not to be confused with Nelson Mandela, whose last name is spelled differently. By way of the Brush tool and the Butterfly icon, Photoshop CC 2019 automates the creation of mandala patterns, although not necessarily in the traditional sense. Rather, you can paint exciting, free-form patterns, all the better with the help of a Wacom Cintiq or other drawing tablet and a pressure-sensitive stylus.
- Hey, gang, this is Deke McClelland.…Welcome to "Deke's Techniques".…Today, we'll be looking at mandala patterns,…and that's how they're pronounced, by the way,…not like Nelson Mandela, which is spelled differently,…but mandala.…Now, mandala patterns enjoy a rich history…as spiritual symbols.…That's not what we're talking about at all.…We're talking about their recent history,…as wildly symmetrical brushstrokes…inside Photoshop CC 2019.…Now, as you can see, the final artwork is quite intricate,…but we're going to start things off very simply.…
Here, let me show you exactly how it works.…Alright, so let's take a look at how you might go about…creating a mandala pattern here inside Photoshop.…And I've got three examples open,…just so you can see the variety of options that await you.…All these are pretty unconventional by mandala standards,…but of course you can research…how to create conventional mandala patterns…on your own if you like.…Now, I do want to stress that you'll need Photoshop CC 2019…or later in order to pull off these effects.…
Author
Deke McClelland
Updated
10/15/2019Released
1/13/2011This course is a collection of short Photoshop and Illustrator projects and creative effects that can be completed in ten minutes or less. The series is taught by computer graphics guru Deke McClelland, and presented in his signature step-by-step style. The intent is to reveal how various Photoshop and Illustrator features can be combined and leveraged in real-world examples so that they can be applied to creative projects right away.
Note: Because this is an ongoing series, viewers will not receive a certificate of completion.
Skill Level Intermediate
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Q: Why can't I earn a Certificate of Completion for this course?
A: We publish a new tutorial or tutorials for this course on a regular basis. We are unable to offer a Certificate of Completion because it is an ever-evolving course that is not designed to be completed. Check back often for new movies.
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