Fearless Friday, Zentangle Doodling
I was going to post a floral arrangement
I created with markers today,
but I had some internet issues
and couldn’t edit the photos properly…
So let’s revisit a fun technique called Zentangle
that you don’t have to be an artist to do!
This is a great way to relax
Intentional doodling means instead of just random scribbles,
you focus on creating different patterns
Think of it as doodling with a purpose and a focused mind
Choose a small paper or divide a larger paper into sections
You can either do this beforehand or as you go along
Fill in the space with repetitive lines and shapes,
with no set plan, just letting your pen do what it wants
Just begin!
Go with your first instinct and see what happens
You can’t make a mistake, there are no rules
Add color if you like
Don’t you love it when there are no rules!
Zentangle is defined as abstract drawing using repetitive patterns
Zentangle is drawing anyone can do,
and is considered to be meditative and pleasurable*
*The Zentangle Method states that true zentangle drawings
must be done on white paper with a black pen,
along with some other specifics
Well, that’s no fun!
And there are no rules remember?
For this zentangle I started with watercolor shapes
and built patterns to connect them
I hope you’ll give it a try, it’s tons of fun,
definitely therapeutic, and a little addicting!
Juicy Details
Sakura medium point white gelly roll pen here
Plumchester P4 Fineliner black pen here
Strathmore Artist Tiles, black, 4″ x 4″ here
aqua acrylic paint pen was used for color on black paper
I used watercolor for the colored shapes on the white paper
*The formal definition of Zentangle is below
“A Zentangle drawing is an abstract drawing created using repetitive patterns according to the trademarked Zentangle Method. True Zentangle drawings are always created on 3.5 inch (8.9 cm) square tiles, and they are always done in black ink on white paper with grey pencil shading” {source}
The Zentangle Method helps you create a feeling of “”relaxed focus””. Unlike doodling, the person creating a Zentangle is giving it his or her full, undivided attention. A Zentangle cannot be created while on the phone or to let yourself be distracted during a lecture, because attention is an inherent part of this art form. {source}
Try Zentangle and see what you can create!
Be Fearless!
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Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday
Centerpiece Wednesday / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Full Plate Thursday/ Creatively Crafty/ Thursday Favorite Things
Happiness is Homemade/ Friday with Friends / Share the Wealth
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This is fun! I doodle all the time, but usually subconsciously, not intentionally!
It’s fun to create random patterns 🙂
Your painting of the bottle with Zentangle doodling reminds me of Mexico–lots of color and artistic freedom.
Yes, Mexico is a colorful place!
That is totally my kind of art – the only kind I’m good at too lol. Have a fantastic weekend!
Thanks Martha, doodle away!
I never thought I was into this but I find myself looking and my doodles and realizing I just might be!
It’s fun to create random patterns and fun to color them too!
So fun Jenna and a great way to relax and create at the same time! Happy Friday. ♥
Thanks Mary, something anyone can do!
I know I can do this 😀 I love to doodle. I will show this to EM, she will love it!Happy weekend, Jenna!
Thanks Pam, it’s fun to create a variety of patterns, happy doodling!
Zentagles look like lots of fun…I’ve seen so many cool art supplies for them, especially the artist tiles. Fun!!! I like the ones you did with the watercolor shapes.
The tiles are fun to draw on!
Zentangle look like a lot of fun not to mention being creative, especially with the colors. Love yours especially when you add color. The bottle is gorgeous! Thanks Jenna.
Thanks Emily, it’s a fun way to draw 🙂