How to… draw a mandala
Mussarat Rahman shares their tips on how to draw a mandala – part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Published: May 13, 2025
Author: Mussarat Rahman
Learn how to draw a mandala with Bradford based artist and producer, Mussarat Rahman - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.
Inspired by David Hockney, we’re encouraging everyone to get creative and draw in 2025.
Mussarat Rahman is a Bradford-based artist and producer with over 20 years of experience creating art, leading community projects, and working as a social activist and community group leader.
Inspired by May’s DRAW! theme set by Zandra Rhodes– this video explores the art of pattern through drawing your own mandala. A mandala is a beautiful circular design that symbolises the universe in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
In this video, you’ll learn everything you need to get started – and discover how to celebrate colour, pattern, and geometric joy through mandala drawing.
Mussarat encourages you to take a moment to slow down, be creative and enjoy the process!
Share your drawing
Want to share your masterpiece with the world? Just use the hashtag #Bradford2025 and tag us on social media.
Or you can upload your images and share them with us – see bradford2025.co.uk/draw for more information.
A selection of images will be published on our website each month and shared in an exhibition at the close of the year.
