Tropical Turtle Mandala on Wood Shape ~ Sea Turtle Art by Miranda Pitrone ~ Dollar Tree Wood Cutout

REBRANDING: 2025
RENEWAL IN PROGRESS 🙂
After 11 years of teaching Dot Art on here and in person, I have seen an explosion of other people painting mandalas and starting channels. My initial focus was to teach the art and then find products to accommodate this, either for people who could not get tools or just helping to understand techniques.
The world is in such chaos now. People are angry and rushed. I am hoping to bring a bit of peaceful, calm reflection to the mix of daily life. Art is so relaxing for me and I want to help create this calm for others, whether you want to just watch and be at peace or if you want to paint along and enjoy an art therapy journey, this is where I want to go now. My short videos will not always be instructional and they are meant to enjoy seeing a snapshot of the process. I call them MINDFUL MOMENTS. I am hoping they will be a welcome break to our noisy days. Welcome to a renewal at... Still Waters Art Studios.
Please feel free to follow along the new parts of my journey.
New Videos Coming Soon Painting a mandala in a confined shape looks challenging, but it does not have to be. Through this step by step tutorial I show how to use the newer Happy Dotting Company tools to create a colorful Tropical Sea Turtle Mandala.
The dollar tree really has stepped up their crafting game. I found so many great shapes of wood to use for painting ideas from magnets to ornaments etc. Come and relax, sit and watch or paint a long with me for a fun adventure today.

COLORS USED:
DECOART:
Americana: Snow White, Lamp Black, bluegrass green, coral blush, Bahama Blue, eucalyptus, Desert Turquoise, Milk Chocolate, Cadmium yellow
Metallic: Rich Espresso and Teal
Multi-Surface: Raspberry

HELPFUL LINKS:
COLOR Palettes:  / color-palettes-yay  
Happy Dotting TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3Orfgpl

Decoart Multi Surface Sampler: https://amzn.to/39qQIop
DecoArt Americana Sampler Pack: https://amzn.to/2PRCLaD

TURNTABLE / Lazy Susan:
Round: https://amzn.to/2Mo3b2u

TOOLS:
THE ETCHER(gold end and metal ended tool) :https://www.etsy.com/listing/78424499...

Angled Dot Art Tools:
Rainbow Handled https://www.etsy.com/listing/68508567...
Wood Handled: https://www.etsy.com/listing/70884876...

Silicone Oval Dotter: https://www.etsy.com/listing/16362651...

Other Helpful Tools:
Straight Stylus Dotting tools: https://amzn.to/2J4hSqf
Sponge Brushes to apply base coat and varnish: https://amzn.to/2WOxXpO

Acrylic Rods 8pc set: https://amzn.to/2ZqGuBE
The angle spot detailer Brush: https://amzn.to/2N0WeqG
Arteza Mini Brush Set: https://amzn.to/35kZsf7

Want to protect your work?
This Liquitex varnish has a UV protectant: https://amzn.to/2V8H5H1

Others:
Duraclear High Gloss: https://amzn.to/3nfKpvT
Decoart Pouring Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/2H2ZEIs
Decoart Triple Thick Varnish: https://amzn.to/2MZlaxG
DecoArt Varnish: https://amzn.to/2Pl1LWM

other fun paints:
Decoart Metallics pack: https://amzn.to/2PlwUJn
GenCrafts Pouring set 24: https://amzn.to/3pRbMg2
GenCrafts Metallics: https://amzn.to/3aKfiEM
Arteza Jewel Tones:https://amzn.to/3u9B6RK
Arteza Spring pouring: https://amzn.to/3duxSSS
Pebeo Paint: Icy Rosse: https://amzn.to/2NEqHNE
Pebeo Paint Sampler: https://amzn.to/3qUYLUf
Decoart Metallics pack: https://amzn.to/2PlwUJn
Decoart Extreme Sheen


Find Me also on
Facebook:  / miranda.pitrone  



As an Amazon Associate and Arteza Affiliate I periodically earn from qualifying purchases made on any of the paid links that I have posted in the description of my videos. This is costs you nothing and I use a substantial amount of this to put right back into my business and finding great products to use. I am so ecstatic that you have chosen to practice my designs. It takes me a great deal of time and effort to make these videos, come up with designs, find great products for you all and sell my own products to try to make ends meet for my family. I humbly request that you do not sell my designs. please feel free to give them away or share the videos. Truly I appreciate.
Thank you
Miranda