How to Draw a Basic Flower Mandala

This is the image of a basic mandala flower

Welcome to My Simple and Easy Flower Mandala Tutorial!

Are you ready to create a beautiful flower mandala with just a few simple steps? If you’ve always wanted to draw mandalas but thought they were too complicated, don’t worry because this tutorial is perfect for beginners, and I’ll guide you every step of the way.

First of all, drawing a mandala is not only fun, but it’s also very relaxing as it helps you focus, unwind, and enjoy the creative process. Plus, you don’t need any special tools—just a pencil, a piece of paper, and a little bit of patience!

At the end, you’ll have a lovely flower mandala that you can color, frame, or even turn into a gift. So, grab your pencil, relax, and let’s start drawing! I promise, it’s easier than you think.

Let’s Start Drawing This Beautiful Flower Mandala

The design I have prepared for you today is a simple yet very beautiful Mandala design. As they say in french ” C’est dans la simplicité que se trouve la beauté“.
Actually, this design is perfect for beginners because the Mandala grid is simple, made with only 4 different circles, and the grid sections are wide, and the shapes chosen are easy.

Quick Mandala Drawing Tips

_{(Click to read the article “Mandala tips and tricks“)}

A mandala consists of a number of circles organized around one center
Always begin your drawing at the center and work your way outward.
Complete each line before moving on to the next row.
Always have a compass, a protractor, a pencil, a ruler and a fine drawing pen by your side.

The Materials Needed for This Project

this is the image of a pencil, a compass, a wooden ruler, an eraser and a drawing pen

A4 white paper or cardboard
a sharp pencil
eraser
a 30 cm ruler
compass
protractor
a 0.5 drawing pen

You don’t need a specific pen to start drawing your mandala! While a 0.5 drawing pen is great, you can use any pen that feels comfortable to you. Whether it’s a gel pen, fine liner, or even a simple ballpoint pen, what matters most is your creativity. Each pen gives a unique effect, so feel free to experiment and see what works best for you. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and have fun!

Prepare the Mandala Grid

A mandala grid is like your best friend in the drawing process! It helps keep everything balanced, symmetrical, and beautifully organized. When you start with a grid, you don’t have to worry about uneven shapes or lopsided patterns—it gives you a solid guide to follow. Even if you’re a beginner, a grid makes it so much easier to create a stunning mandala with the right proportions. Plus, it gives you the freedom to play around with different patterns while keeping everything neat and structured. So, before you start drawing, take a moment to set up your grid—you’ll thank yourself later!

this is an image representing two perpendicular lines, one horizontal and one vertical. It has a title" the mandala grid of a basic flower mandala", it also has an instruction box " mark the center of your paper", and the and X sign in the middle, with a pencil pointing to it. — First start by finding the center of your A4 paper. Then, trace two perpendicular lines, one horizontal and the other vertical, passing through the center.

this is an image showing a mandala grid with circles, and four arrows each of a different color, and a writing of 2 cm, 4cm, 6 cm, and 8 cm. The image has a title box " the mandala grid of a basic flower mandala", and there is an instruction written "trace four circles" — Remember that the essence of a mandala is having one center for all the circles. So, from the center you marked in step 1, and using the compass, draw 4 circles with the following radii: 2 cm, 4 cm, 6 cm, and 8 cm>

this is the image of a full mandala grid that has four circles and twelve grid lines, each separated by 30 degrees, and the image has two text boxes, on one "the mandala grid of a basic flower mandala" and the second "trace grid line separated by 30 degrees" — Using the protractor, mark a point every 30 degrees. Then, trace a line, crossing the circle, passing through the center and one of the 30 degrees marks. Repeat until your mandala grid looks like the illustration above.

How to Fill the Mandala Grid to Create the Beautiful Flower Mandala

This is the image of a mandala grid on which there is a small flower drawn in the center, on the left side a bigger image of the center of the mandala, and instructions written on the image — Starting from the center of the mandala, in the smaller circle, draw one double-pointed petal on each two grid sections.

this image shows a mandala grid with a flower mandala drawn in the center — On the next row, trace a regular petal on each two grid sections, right above the petal you drew in step (1).

This is the image of a mandala grid on which is drawn a mandala flower, and below on the left we see drawing instructions — Repeat the step 2, but, this time, on the third row.

How to Color this Mandala Flower

this image shows a basic flower mandala and a marker

This image shows how to color a basic flower mandala

an image showing how to color a basic mandala flower

This flower mandala radiates balance and joy! The blue brings calm and creativity, while yellow sparks positivity and confidence. Red adds passion and playfulness, and purple reflects imagination and wisdom. These colors show a mix of focus, energy, and inner peace—a truly vibrant expression!

I’d love to see your beautiful creations! So, will you share the results of this tutorial with me on INSTAGRAM? Tag me in your posts or stories so I can admire your unique flower mandala and share your amazing work. I can’t wait to see how you bring your own colors and creativity to life!

A Small Inspiring Story About How My Journey as a Mandala Artist Started

I still remember the first time I discovered the beauty of mandala art. I was alone in a cozy cabin, surrounded by the peaceful stillness of the woods, coloring in an adult coloring book. As I turned the pages, admiring the intricate designs, I started wondering about the technique behind them. The more I colored, the more curious I became, so, I couldn’t wait to get back home and start experimenting on my own!

YouTube became my go-to resource, and I found countless tutorials that helped me understand the basics. But what truly shaped me into the artist I am today was daily practice. Mandala art slowly became more than just a hobby—it became a part of me, as essential as the air I breathe every morning.

A few months ago, at the start of the lockdown, I decided to launch this website. Since I could no longer hold my weekly meditative art workshops in person, I wanted to find a way to stay connected with my students and followers. That’s when the idea of free online tutorials came to life. As a result, I created my YouTube channel and this website to share my passion, inspire others, and help people experience the same joy and peace that mandala art has given me.

And here we are today—thank you for being part of this journey!

Here’s a video suggestion for you taken from my YouTube channel. Enjoy!!

How to draw Mandala for Beginners | step by step | doodle art | Art Lesson 12

Watch this video on YouTube

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