Do You Like to Doodle?
“The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle Method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.We believe that life is an art form and that our Zentangle Method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life.We invite you to explore our web site and learn more about this wonderful and uplifting method and art form.”
Do you like to doodle? If so, you might want to take it to the next level. This is a great hobby for vagabonds and RV travelers. All it requires is a pen and paper. “Official” Zentangles are drawn with a Sakura pen on small 3.5” x 3.5” pieces of card stock. I found these too small for my taste. I create 6” x 6” cards from Strathmore, Bristol smooth surface, 300 series 100 lb. (270 g/m2) art paper. These supplies are easily found online and at most Michael’s art stores.
Zentangling has a certain meditative aspect (hence the name). It's the kind of thing you can do while your watching TV, etc. (sort of akin to knitting) even though if requires no special skill. The Zentangle website has a bunch of patterns you can start with and you can gradually create your own. First a re a few more examples of my work.
Hummm, I like those. I used to do a kind of doodling where I'd keep moving my pen around and up and over, with initials or a name in the middle, and then keep going, without removing my pen from the paper. When I was done, I'd color in the name/initials and other parts of the design. That was long ago, and I thought it was so neat. I might check out that website and see if this is something I might enjoy. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
DeleteThanks for reading my blog. I think you will enjoy Zentangles.
Roger
Had never heard of it until now. Think I'll just pick up a pen and paper and OOOHHHMMM.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary-Pat,
ReplyDeleteIt is a relaxing diversion. Their web site has tons of patterns to get you started. Check out http://tanglepatterns.com/tag/zentangle
Roger