In this class, we explored the intricate world of Zentangle, a meditative art form designed to foster relaxation, focus, and creativity through the drawing of repetitive patterns.

The Eight Steps of the Zentangle Method

Step 01 – Gratitude and Appreciation
Get comfortable, take a few deep breaths and feel gratitude and appreciation
Step 02 – Corner Dots
Step 03 – Border
Connect those dots with a light pencil line, straight or curvy, to create a square. This is your border.
Step 04 – String
Step 05 – Tangle
A tangle is a predefined sequence of simple strokes that make up a pattern.
Draw your tangles with deliberate strokes.
Don't worry about what it's going to look like. Just focus on each stroke of the pen as you make it.
Trust that you'll know what to do next when the time to do it comes.
There is no up or down to Zentangle art so feel free to rotate your tile in any direction that is most comfortable for your hand as you draw.
Let’s begin.
Focus on breathing and gratitude.
Now let’s string.
Now, let’s tangle for a while.
Don’t focus on anything except on the strokes you are making.
Step 06 – Shade
Add shades of gray with a graphite pencil to bring contrast and dimension to your tile. The black and white two-dimensional tangles transform through shading and appear three-dimensional.
You can also use a tortillion (a paper blending stump) to soften and blend the graphite.
Step 07 – Initial and Sign
Step 08 - Appreciate

Zentangles: Nature Inspirations Links

Links to suggested supplies that I use:

Micron Fineliner Pens (on Amazon)

Mixed Media Paper (on Amazon)

Prismacolor Magic Rub Eraser (My favorite eraser on Amazon)

Infinity Pencils (very light marking pencils on Amazon)

Uni-Ball White Gel Pens (Amazon_

Faber Castell Eraser Pencil

Other papers:

Cardstock

Watercolor Paper

Bristol Papers

Links to websites and articles:

The Official Zentangle Website
Tangle Patterns (the most comprehensive website of Zentangle patterns)

*See attachment for handout and images.