What is a Zentangle?
A Zentangle is a form of meditative drawing or doodling. It is abstract in nature and relies on the use of patterning to create an all over fill. It was invented by a monk named Rick Roberts and an artist named Maria Thomas. Zentangles are created all over the world by people of all ages!
Materials
-Blank white paper
-Pencil
-Pencil Sharpener
-Black Marker
-Colored Pencils (optional)
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Let’s make our own! First, make a tangle, or one long squiggly line that moves around the whole page. |
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Now start to fill each section with a different pattern. Don’t overthink it just go with the flow!
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You can do the whole drawing in pencil, pen, or colored pencil.
Add color!
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Make sure to fill in the edges of the drawing as well. |
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Darken the original lines to add some contrast between each section.
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For an extra challenge, draw the outline of an object or shape first and then make your zentangle inside.
Like these examples- Have fun!
Like these examples- Have fun!
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