Feature Week: Aura

After we had a successful Mandal/Rangoli week, it is time to put our focus on something different. We are starting the Aura week! It’s easy and fun. Auras can be applied to any pattern!

Today I played with Floral Eight – a simple pattern that can do with some pepping up. I stopped right at Step 2 and found this to be a perfect example to explore the CPT Technique Aura a little bit more. Here is the link to the original page.

Adding an inner aura to the base:

And here I added an outer aura to the base:

Instead of keeping the distance of the aura the same, I change it to an irregular aura.

Here is another example to demonstrate how filling and shading can change the look of this particular feature (adding an irregular aura):

It really becomes interesting when you apply auras to other patterns. Here I drew 8 of Diamonds and first added the auras around the C-Shapes. I already like the outcome, but I took it one step further and added an aura around the figure 8 shapes.

Add a bit of color to this:

Or just shading:

Good old 8 of Diamonds has sprung to life! Just compare the original pattern. Isn’t it amazing what a simple aura can do?

And with this, I open the week featuring Auras. Play around, add an aura to a pattern and see how it transforms.

I hope I have inspired you once more. Have a great weekend!

Hugs,

Ina