The 16" Green Mirror Mandala
A dreamy teal-to-green gradient, layered leaf petals, flowing swooshes and warm metallic details, all wrapped around a mirror that catches the light. Paint it with me from start to finish.
Watch at your own pace. Pause, rewind and paint along.
A statement piece for your wall
A fresh, calming mirror that catches the light. It's the kind of piece people stop and ask about, and you'll have made every stroke yourself.
Every element, step by step
Follow along as I paint each part of the design, from the first guideline to the final details.
Dot triangles
A ring of perfectly matched dot triangles growing out from the mirror.
Metallic arches
Compass arches framed in gold and bronze dots.
Layered leaves
Leaf petals that shift through the gradient, one color at a time.
Hugging swooshes
Brushstrokes that wrap around the arches from dark to light.
Plump swishes
Bold center swishes with lighter ones on each side.
Finishing the mirror
Textured accents, varnish and setting the mirror in place.
Everything you need to paint along
- A full follow-along video lesson, start to finish
- A complete materials list with where to buy each item, plus easy swaps
- How to mix your gradient, and how to make it your own
- My most important tips for this design, written out for you
- Finishing guidance: varnish and attaching the mirror
A project class, not a technique course
In this class we paint one complete piece together, start to finish. I share my tips as we go, but I don't stop to teach the basics from scratch. You'll enjoy it most if you already have some experience.
You'll feel at home if you
- Can make clean, consistent dots
- Have tried a few brushstrokes, like swooshes or petals
- Know how to get your paint to the right consistency
- Want a guided project to paint along with
New to this? Start here first
- Brand new to dotting: Level 1: Confidence
- Want to learn brushstrokes, surfaces and color properly: Brushstroke Mandalas (Level 4)
- Just need more brush practice: Brushstroke Foundations worksheets
Hi, I'm Lina
I'm a Ukrainian-born artist in Northern California and a certified art therapy practitioner. I've been dotting since 2016 and have taught more than 1,000 students in over 30 countries.
I don't want you to just copy me. I want you to understand why each dot goes where it does, so you can make your own designs.
My lessons are calm and unhurried. I explain everything as I paint, including my little mistakes and how I fix them.
Good to know
Do I need experience?
Yes, some. This is a project class: we paint one piece together, and I don't teach the basics step by step. You should be comfortable with dots and have tried a few brushstrokes. If you're new, start with Level 1: Confidence, or with Brushstroke Mandalas (Level 4) for brushwork.
Do I need the exact same supplies?
No. I share exactly what I used and where to buy it, plus easy alternatives. Use what you have and experiment.
What size is the piece?
It's painted on a 16" wood round around an 8" mirror. It adapts to other sizes too: just leave the center open for a 6", 7" or 8" mirror.
Do I need a stencil?
I use a leaf stencil for the petals, and I share where to get it. If you don't have one, any small oval shape that fits one section works.
Can I use different colors?
Yes! The design works with any gradient. Choose any two colors you love and mix your pots between them.
Want more brushstroke practice?
My Brushstroke Foundations worksheets are printable practice sheets. The full Brushstroke Mandalas (Level 4) course goes deep into brushwork, surfaces, color and large pieces.
Bring a little calm home
Grab your brushes and paint along with me.
Get the lesson · $29Want the full brushstroke journey? Explore Brushstroke Mandalas (Level 4).