Adding an aura to any shape can change a pattern completely.
We differentiate between an inside aura and an outside aura (see the first row).
Auras do not always have to be drawn at the same distance of the shape. An example is shown in the second row.
See how you can transform the pattern Flower of Life by adding an inside or outside aura:
Below I added an aura inside the bumps and also to the inside of each shape of the paradox circle.
Highlights can be added by drawing the inside aura with a white pen. Using dots to draw an aura around the design adds a delicate touch.
Below is another example of how an inside aura can enhance a pattern:
Here is another example of an inside aura:
The same shape, this time I added an outside aura first with a solid line, and in the other example the aura was added using dotted lines:
As mentioned earlier, the Aura Technique can be applied to any shape as well as using dots or dashes.
Adding selectively multiple auras create the illusion of movement:
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