And just what is a Zentangle?
From the Zentangle® website:
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com
There is a fair amount of free information as well as items for sale. The best place to start is here: Get Started The explanation of the Zentangle steps has really helped me get more out of my time tangling. I have been focused on using the method for meditation. And it does help me relax. A lot.
Unlike the free form of doodling, there is a bit of a structure and a process. I have see some amazing eye-candy doodling, but it is not the same thing.
One thing I need to note, is there is a program to become a "Certified Zentangle Teacher", or CZT. I am not a CZT. I am just someone who enjoys creating Zentangles.
Next place to stop on Rick and Maria's website is Online Zentangle resources.
I had started tangling a few years ago, haven't done any until the last couple of weeks. Here are a few blogs that really inspired me when I first started:
http://shellybeauch.blogspot.com/
Some of the other blogs I originally found seem to no longer exist. I'll look for some more later to see what inspires me.
So here are a couple of my current tangles:
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| Zentangle, with pencil shading. |
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| Zentangle, with colored pencil. |
So this is one of the things to occupy my mind and to keep me sane now. They are very enjoyable to create.
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