Create a RADIALLY SYMMETRICAL Photoshop mandala.
1. Open Photoshop. Go to "file", then "new" to set it up. Make a Photoshop document that is 4"x4" with a 150 dpi resolution.
2. Go ahead and open up 2-3 layers. Don't paste it on the background.
3. Use a section of one of your previous works or one of your action shots found online for one of the layers. Use any other photograph for the other layer. Feel free to add more layers if you want.
4. Erase, adjust the transparency, contrast, etc. to create the most dynamic image you can. Don't forget that you can add filters to your layers as well. Adjust the brightness/contrast for maximum impact.
5. Right click on one of the layers to flatten them. Once you flatten and save you can NOT step backwards to retrieve your layers.
6. Apply a filter again to the flattened image if you wish.
7. Save this file.
8. Open up a new file that is 8"x8" with a 300 dpi resolution.
7. Create four layers.
8. Paste your 4"x4" piece on each layer. Use the second tool down (the broken line selection one) to select the whole thing then either go to "Edit" and copy then paste (or Ctl+C to copy and Ctl+V is paste).
9. Use "Control T" to move and flip to line up all of the edges so that you have a radially symmetrical design. You can also right click after Ctl+T to flip horizontally/vertically.
10. If it is all lined up, you can flatten this image. Then you can adjust the contrast/brightness, use any of the adjustments or filters to make the most dynamic and interesting image you can.
11. You can be finished here or you can repeat the process for more detail. Keep the finished size at 8"x8".
3. Use a section of one of your previous works or one of your action shots found online for one of the layers. Use any other photograph for the other layer. Feel free to add more layers if you want.
4. Erase, adjust the transparency, contrast, etc. to create the most dynamic image you can. Don't forget that you can add filters to your layers as well. Adjust the brightness/contrast for maximum impact.
5. Right click on one of the layers to flatten them. Once you flatten and save you can NOT step backwards to retrieve your layers.
6. Apply a filter again to the flattened image if you wish.
7. Save this file.
8. Open up a new file that is 8"x8" with a 300 dpi resolution.
7. Create four layers.
8. Paste your 4"x4" piece on each layer. Use the second tool down (the broken line selection one) to select the whole thing then either go to "Edit" and copy then paste (or Ctl+C to copy and Ctl+V is paste).
9. Use "Control T" to move and flip to line up all of the edges so that you have a radially symmetrical design. You can also right click after Ctl+T to flip horizontally/vertically.
10. If it is all lined up, you can flatten this image. Then you can adjust the contrast/brightness, use any of the adjustments or filters to make the most dynamic and interesting image you can.
11. You can be finished here or you can repeat the process for more detail. Keep the finished size at 8"x8".
11. Print and turn in.
The above mandala is a sample.
The above mandala is a sample.
