What is The Zentangle® Method?
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, two creatives that realized they were on to something when they combined the elegance of limits with freedom of expression.
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The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful abstract images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, C-curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called "tiles." We call them tiles because you can assemble them into mosaics.
Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. There is no up or down to Zentangle art. You don't need to know what a tangle is going to look like to draw it. You just need to know the steps. The result is a delightful surprise.
The Zentangle Method is an elegant metaphor and model for inspiring a deliberate artistry in life. For this reason, we deliberately do not include an eraser in our Zentangle Kit or use it as part of a Zentangle practice. We have no eraser in life, so why in a Zentangle Kit?
People of all ages, skills and interests enjoy the Zentangle Method all over this world. Together, they form a world-wide community of passionate and grateful artists, full of friendships, support, sharing and learning. Zentangle art provides a common meeting ground because it is independent of language, age, political views, religious beliefs or any other category that separates one from another.
The Zentangle Method offers a fun way to let your creativity flow freely, connecting with your spirit, and enjoy this present moment…deeply and completely.
You can learn more at zentangle.com or contact me directly to learn more local classes.