Swooshes & Brush Strokes | Step-by-step Tutorial | Dot Art Mandala Painting

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Hey there! In this video I show you how I do my favorite swoops and swooshes as well as brush strokes. Products used are listed below!
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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Tools & Standard Swoosh
00:11:00 Curved Swoosh
00:16:20 Brushes
00:18:25 Water Marks Trick/Tip
00:20:00 Paint Brush Strokes/Swooshes
Products used in this video:
Plaid Detail Round Brush Set (10-Piece): amzn.to/392zQd4
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  • @anncarter9146
    @anncarter914616 күн бұрын

    Hi! I haven’t started painting yet but I’ve watched a zillion of your videos. I’m mesmerized! Everything you do is so beautiful 🤩. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art! 😊

  • @AmeliasMiMi
    @AmeliasMiMi3 ай бұрын

    Ok, I’m so SO glad I searched “dot painting for beginners” in the search bar and found your channel. You are a really thorough teacher and I’ve already learned so much from you. I am also glad to find an American instructor because I finally have access to your same tools and paints. 🤗 I think the main thing right now that makes me most excited I found your channel is your step by step for beginner tutorials that I see on here (and am about to watch one). The length of them makes me think they’re in real time. 🤗😎 I purchased two 8 in square canvas boards last week and have already painted them black. So, they’re waiting for me to jump in. Thanks so much for helping instill the confidence in me to believe I can do this. Not sure I’ll ever attempt a 36 in round, but who knows? I just May one day! 😎🤷🏻‍♀️🤗👍🏻👍🏻🫶🏻 Thanks again and God Bless You for sharing your time and talent with us!

  • @dotsbydisha
    @dotsbydisha2 жыл бұрын

    Deco Art provides really a good range of colours. In India none of the manufacturers are providing such a great range of combinations. sometimes I really need to mix colours with white to get lighter but still not that perfect outcome.

  • @krupps.artist

    @krupps.artist

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey I totally agreed with you. I loved the decoart paints too and you will get it from artlounge in , Kala ghoda , Bombay. It's online too.

  • @vatsalagurha3203

    @vatsalagurha3203

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes so true 😢

  • @meenaljumaanii9492

    @meenaljumaanii9492

    Жыл бұрын

    Disha mango at thane has deco art paints

  • @erinelliott4777
    @erinelliott47772 ай бұрын

    The prettiest hands!

  • @creativeimaginingsAH
    @creativeimaginingsAH Жыл бұрын

    Swooshes have been the bane of my existence with dotting. You gave some really great tips that gives me hope. Thanks!

  • @enough1494
    @enough149411 ай бұрын

    My neighbor just gave me a beautiful and perfect round e accent table. Perfect condition! So glad I found you! Learned so much!

  • @user-sv7ff4ys4s
    @user-sv7ff4ys4s Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your videos and have learned so much from watching them. Your work is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your art and talent with us.

  • @Art101WithMamta
    @Art101WithMamta2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Demi! You are lovely to demonstrate every thing 🥰🙏

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @phoeniciaaltaire4269
    @phoeniciaaltaire42699 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing this so well!

  • @Islandgirlann
    @Islandgirlann Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I really need to practice this now that you showed me the brush technique. Thanks. I think you say swooshes so cute

  • @marionsimpson1710
    @marionsimpson17102 жыл бұрын

    I've been struggling doing swooshes so after watching this brilliant vid, I'm off to practice!

  • @colleenhavrilenko8512
    @colleenhavrilenko85122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Demi!! Very helpful for brush stroke swooshes!

  • @karlajakeman3310
    @karlajakeman33102 жыл бұрын

    Best video I have found on swooshes!!

  • @ohiokid7
    @ohiokid7 Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the real-time strokes! VERY helpful!

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @alwayscreatedforyou
    @alwayscreatedforyou Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing and a wonderful teacher. I love following your channel ❤

  • @jaxgonsalves
    @jaxgonsalves2 жыл бұрын

    This is the tutorial I have been lookingolookong for! Thank you!

  • @dalebates1523
    @dalebates1523 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular painting and very helpful lesson !! Thank you

  • @mphotographer8400
    @mphotographer84002 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful!! Thank you so much. You are the swooshing queen and your nails are as beautiful as your swooshes 😄💜.

  • @kathybray7156
    @kathybray71562 жыл бұрын

    You are a true artist I love following you you always had the best designs and your voice is so calming ready to listen to you you will be very famous in your life for your amazing skills and I appreciate everything you do

  • @elliegoodwin7272
    @elliegoodwin7272 Жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial on swooshes. Lots of detail. Kudos!

  • @vickyjrdn
    @vickyjrdn2 ай бұрын

    I need to SLOOooooowww down! Thanks, Demi. Your work is just beautiful. I love watching you.

  • @kathybray7156
    @kathybray71562 жыл бұрын

    Love This colocs combo

  • @chillin2150
    @chillin21502 жыл бұрын

    Ty for this tutorial!! This is very helpful and I luv your work..so beautiful!!

  • @dotsbydisha
    @dotsbydisha2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Demi, it is a great explanation. Will be very helpful

  • @sandynosich364
    @sandynosich3642 жыл бұрын

    Man did I need this tutorial! Thanks so much 😄

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!! Hope it helps ;)

  • @omacollins5725
    @omacollins5725 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You! You are a great mentor.. The way you explain is so helpful for this newbe.

  • @barbarawesley8641
    @barbarawesley8641 Жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful!

  • @jazzbrowne
    @jazzbrowne11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the very informative demonstration ❤

  • @voice__Maker
    @voice__Maker3 ай бұрын

    wow you are amazing in doing this!

  • @artavenuebykavita
    @artavenuebykavita Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video... Loved the way you explained so well

  • @debdennis7853
    @debdennis7853 Жыл бұрын

    Very much appreciate you doing this video - very helpful for a newbie. ❤

  • @lindaelmore8934
    @lindaelmore89342 жыл бұрын

    Thank You. I love making the swooshes now. It’s so much easier

  • @joeannnehmer4292

    @joeannnehmer4292

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I will use the technique hopefully turn out nearly as good as you

  • @erikasturquoisefeather4721
    @erikasturquoisefeather4721 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. It's very helpful to see that you can make mistakes too! And how to recover! I think what I have come away with is another method and it's worth practicing.

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    So true! Keep going!

  • @nikhilaponnuru3919
    @nikhilaponnuru3919 Жыл бұрын

    Details explanation on swooshes . Thank you so much ❤

  • @karenschneider6479
    @karenschneider64792 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful! Your swooshes are fantasic!

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much Karen!

  • @whistlepig996
    @whistlepig996 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Very helpful!

  • @kk7308
    @kk73082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your technique, you’re a fantastic teacher!

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awe thank you!! I appreciate that!

  • @alwayscreatedforyou
    @alwayscreatedforyou Жыл бұрын

    So mesmerizing and amazing

  • @cmmc3400
    @cmmc3400 Жыл бұрын

    Best swoosh video out there!

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe thank you!!

  • @alwayscreatedforyou
    @alwayscreatedforyou Жыл бұрын

    I like the more precise swooshes also. You have a steady hand

  • @justine9980
    @justine99802 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you 😃

  • @barfy6128
    @barfy61284 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great tutorial. Surprised there was no mention of any acrylic flow mediums, a lot of other channels recommend something like that to help with the process... glad to see it just takes patience

  • @memaabanglavlog3428
    @memaabanglavlog34282 жыл бұрын

    This tutorial was very helpful. Please share more tutorials like this one. Thanks for sharing. Love from India

  • @rebeccagunby3026
    @rebeccagunby30269 ай бұрын

    That was really helpful, thank you very much 😊

  • @gayatrimable
    @gayatrimable Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful session

  • @jillrichards5152
    @jillrichards51522 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful! Thanks so much for the great video

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!!

  • @lorir9226
    @lorir9226 Жыл бұрын

    Watching this my issue is definitely not enough paint! I thought I was using lots of paint but not as much as I should! Going to practice tomorrow!

  • @lisettewurster3648
    @lisettewurster36485 ай бұрын

    Awesome tutorial ❤

  • @user-cr9gm4iw4q
    @user-cr9gm4iw4q4 ай бұрын

    我是初學者,您的示範非常地清楚,謝謝您的教學😊

  • @FreshhhhT
    @FreshhhhT2 жыл бұрын

    This has been so helpful! Thank you, doll face ❤️💜💕

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are SO welcome Tasha!

  • @barbitelek5665
    @barbitelek56653 ай бұрын

    Thank you! This is exactly what I needed! I have the dots down, even the drags from dots, but the paintbrushes 🖌️ are a lil harder to control. Lots of pressure, finger, wrist, and angle coordination. 😅

  • @ns47000
    @ns47000 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @sapnart6354
    @sapnart63546 ай бұрын

    I love your video n I learned so much

  • @priyaranjini3027
    @priyaranjini3027 Жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful piece. I am very curious to know how you achieved those beautiful colors in the first place

  • @lilithmorgan4632
    @lilithmorgan4632 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @jeannewarriner8314
    @jeannewarriner8314 Жыл бұрын

    wow thanks

  • @ChintalaRavali-dn3fm
    @ChintalaRavali-dn3fm2 ай бұрын

    Very helpful☺️..

  • @mrhimanshu751
    @mrhimanshu751 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are awsome..really helpful❤️please bring more start to finish dot mandala videos😅🌈

  • @mariannedal9068
    @mariannedal90682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this nice tutorial, j just figured out what was wrong all the time

  • @sharonkloter1687
    @sharonkloter16878 ай бұрын

    So so helpful! Love your work. Gonna go practice with my brushes now! Also have a question about thinning a paint. Can I just use water or is it best to use the fluid medium?

  • @darlenemikkola135
    @darlenemikkola1352 жыл бұрын

    An awesome tutorial!! Extremely helpful! Thank you! Do you thin your paints for your swooshes?

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!! No I do not. DecoArt Americana works great as is ❤️

  • @Lyn4817
    @Lyn4817 Жыл бұрын

    For bubble issues in your mixed paint, I've heard Infacol Effective Colic Relief 50ml works really well. It's made for babies who suffer colic, you only need a drop in your paint to release the bubbles. I am not sure who came up with it first otherwise I would give credit where credit is due. It's not really expensive but would go a long way. Can you say what size your paint pots are please, I have only been able to find the small ones so far. I remember when doing swoshers was a real challenge but overtime like everything, they have gotten easy. Especially when I take my time. Just like running the dots, it took me ages to learn that they don't need to be done fast, as long as the paint is still wet of course. It's amazing how much we have been able to learn from tutorials that so many people have generously shared with novices, online. You Tube channels covering crafts have been invaluable. Especially for those of us who live in more isolated areas where everything we need has to be brought online, which makes it more expensive of course. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise with us, it's really appreciated.

  • @kaymertes2726
    @kaymertes27262 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this lesson. On 2nd type of swoosh, it would be easier if you drew the swoosh towards you.

  • @lihiweiss
    @lihiweiss Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and helpful 🙏🏾 I don’t know if it’s been said, but for the brushes you want to have liner brushes, it’s a specific type of brush, and it makes it all easier ❤

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank Lihi! They don’t ‘have to’ be liner brushes. These brushes in this video are not liner brushes. Recently I started using liner brushes and love them. Different types of brushes create thicker or thinner lines so it’s all about personal preference!

  • @lorirehbein5767
    @lorirehbein57678 ай бұрын

    Your work is gorgeous! I really enjoy your tutorials. How long does it take to do a 36 inch mandala?

  • @harveenkaur2260
    @harveenkaur2260 Жыл бұрын

    Love your video! Could you make a video showing the guidelines and measurements. Thank you in advance

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    I have one somewhere here on KZread!

  • @jujusmom1508
    @jujusmom1508 Жыл бұрын

    You make it look so easy. I find swooches the most frustrating thing to do.

  • @mahnazaamer8686
    @mahnazaamer8686 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️🙌

  • @Dina21976
    @Dina21976 Жыл бұрын

    Demi do you clean your brush after each swoosh? Beautiful demonstration

  • @MandalaHowTo
    @MandalaHowTo8 ай бұрын

    I'm legit thinking using a brush is a speed hack too for larger mandalas. I struggled the fist time because I couldn't get the camera at an angle where I could paint them head on. Painting off to the side makes it difficult to make them symmetrical if I'm swooshing on two sides of a large shape.

  • @shahac
    @shahac Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. So helpful. Is this the direct paint from Decoart Americana bottle or any medium mixed into it?

  • @yaseswinineelamraju5180
    @yaseswinineelamraju51803 ай бұрын

    This is really helpful, thanks!! 😊 One question though - do you dip the brush in water before making the strokes on wood? Thanks

  • @minongka3304
    @minongka33043 ай бұрын

    Are the brushes hard or soft? Thanks for this, awesome!

  • @craftee21
    @craftee212 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos and especially this one! I struggle with swooshes! Where did you locate those paint pots? Love them!!

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!! and Hobby Lobby :)

  • @mamtasheth8362

    @mamtasheth8362

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s also available in Michael’s

  • @Juud333
    @Juud3336 ай бұрын

    What are the colors you use?? So bautyful

  • @LivingTreasure_vids
    @LivingTreasure_vids Жыл бұрын

    Very clean txs for this video.... May I know how ur paints are embossed it looks fluffy

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s just DecoArt Americana straight out of the bottle ❤ thank you!

  • @MichelleJ1822
    @MichelleJ1822 Жыл бұрын

    Question, when you purchase one of your tutorials do you have it at your disposal at any time or is it just a one time deal? I’m thinking of purchasing your brush techniques. I purchased your exact brushes on Amazon and just received them. Excited to start learning how to do your beautiful brushstrokes.

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! If you purchase a course of mine you will have access to it anytime :)

  • @rosasierra4433
    @rosasierra4433 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏽 Beautiful swooshes 😊 may I ask what colors you are using?

  • @Juud333

    @Juud333

    6 ай бұрын

    My question to😊

  • @crafter6738
    @crafter673818 күн бұрын

    What kind of paint are u using? Is it Actulic? Also, the shades are gorgeous what care they?

  • @waynettemontgomery1724
    @waynettemontgomery17242 жыл бұрын

    Demi did you mix your colors or did you buy each shade

  • @brendacooper7944
    @brendacooper7944Ай бұрын

    Do you ever use paint brushes to make swooshes? If so, what type of brush? I would think brushes would be easier. Need to get tools & jump in.

  • @enough1494
    @enough149411 ай бұрын

    Yes, lots prettier!

  • @JennysWunschkarten
    @JennysWunschkarten3 ай бұрын

    Hi ^^ do you have a link for this containers you use for the colours? I had try some from a drugstore but the color was dry , when i want to use it the next time ...

  • @mashdemdown
    @mashdemdown5 ай бұрын

    Hey. Do you need a thinner paint? I feel like mine is too thick and it doesn't come off the tool as easily as yours. I find myself hitting it against the paper to transfer the paint. 😅

  • @lauriebieda4498
    @lauriebieda44982 ай бұрын

    What brand of press on nails do you have on,please give link

  • @razanartisan
    @razanartisan Жыл бұрын

    did you try swooshes with henna cone ?

  • @einnockate
    @einnockate4 ай бұрын

    How long do dots /swooshes take to dry?

  • @starrspoter
    @starrspoter Жыл бұрын

    when yours is all dry does yours have like a 3d bumpy feel? cause mine is always feels flat

  • @colourful64able
    @colourful64able Жыл бұрын

    Your hands are beautiful by the way lol

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    That is so sweet thank you!

  • @erinelliott4777
    @erinelliott47772 ай бұрын

    You have

  • @giannagigia3172
    @giannagigia317211 ай бұрын

    Bravissima, ma cosa aggiungi al colore acrilico? Acqua e qualcosa altro per ottenerlo cosi cremoso? I vasetti vanno lavati ogni volta? E se avanza colore, lo butti?

  • @esztermiklos3468
    @esztermiklos34682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Demi! I want to ask you for help, I can't buy a set of brushes, I would ask which of these sterinted would be suitable for purchase? Thank you, your mandalas are very beautiful. I'm Hungarian 12pcs Portable Watercolor Pen Set Nylon Fiber Brush Paint Brushes (Sharp) or this 12pcs Flat Tip Painting Brushes Set Artist Nylon Hair Watercolor Oil Drawing Pen

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Can you message me on Instagram please?

  • @eurikia1961
    @eurikia196110 ай бұрын

    👏🏾👏🏾😂👍🏾😎

  • @tinamcelyea5972
    @tinamcelyea59725 ай бұрын

    I understand your paint container is from Amazon, but I'm having trouble locating one. Can you perhaps give me a name of the item?

  • @rebeccabaker488
    @rebeccabaker488 Жыл бұрын

    How do you determine the best paint consistency

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a full video on this on my channel :) it will be very helpful to you!

  • @Shylade
    @Shylade10 ай бұрын

    I struggle so much with swooshes and I have no idea what I am doing wrong. I feel like I’m dragging it wrong or something. I don’t know what to do.

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    10 ай бұрын

    I have a full course that you might find helpful: tinyurl.com/3kbvs9rh

  • @LivingTreasure_vids
    @LivingTreasure_vids Жыл бұрын

    What kindda brush u use for swooshing

  • @thoughtfuldots

    @thoughtfuldots

    Жыл бұрын

    Please read the description of the video ♥️

  • @queenloadie
    @queenloadieАй бұрын

    I can't stand swooshes I can't seem to get them right

  • @tinayanotitinaro7569
    @tinayanotitinaro7569 Жыл бұрын

    Put your brushes in boiling water….rub in soap and let stiffen…..never leave brushes in water…ever.

  • @Tisheebamzai
    @Tisheebamzai Жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful, it will really help in my mandala journey 🥹 Thankyou so much ❤️

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