Drawing Patterns : Finding Zen in Zentangle Inspired Art (Skillshare)

Offered by Skillshare,
Drawing Patterns : Finding Zen in Zentangle Inspired Art (Skillshare)

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It can increase your focus and creativity, provide artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. You can find Zen in Zentangle. Everyone will end up with a different piece of art based on their unique spin on the tangle patterns.

To get your free pdf please go to my free minicourse...you will find the pdf and additional resources.
If you like this starter course...you can continue your practice with expanded content -more video ,demos, digital pattern builders,video testimonials of how others use this practice and a guided 2 week plan with pattern outlines and opportunity to practice alongside me in real time.
Free Mini course to see what it is all about...
In this Skillshare course you will learn:

  • history of this method, basic tools, and supplies
  • how to draw patterns and create variations
  • how to create a beautiful piece of art

Zentangle provides the opportunity for you to reach a calm and relaxed state of mind. No planning needed, just allow the lines and shapes to unintentionally emerge on the paper.
With the Zentangle Method, anyone can create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is easy to learn fun, relaxing and easy to do.
Share your completed project here in the course and receive appreciation from myself and others!
Find a pencil, thin black felt tip pen, and paper ( 3"-5" square art card, cardstock or watercolor paper). Join me for some fun and relaxation!
Project Description
You will create your very own and unique Zentangle inspired art tile. Using an art card, or cardstock of 3””-5”’ inches square begin with step 1 of the Zentangle method.
1 . With a pencil -Place 1 dot in each corner of the tile. The paper is no longer blank you have begun to make your beautiful art. Think of 4 things you are grateful for.Take a breath and relax.

  1. With a pencil-Join each of those dots with a line. It can be straight or wonky. You now have a frame to place your beautiful work in.
  2. With a pencil- draw your string. A random continuous line that creates 3 or 4 spaces.

4.Use the tangles learned or your own patterns to fill in the spaces.
5.When all the spaces are filled in, turn your tile around to appreciate. Find which way is top and bottom. Somewhere on the bottom sign with your initials.

  1. Appreciate again.
Go to Class
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Draw a deer skeleton with ink pen (Skillshare) Skillshare
Skillshare

Draw a deer skeleton with ink pen (Skillshare)

Drawing with an ink pen is a great way to make bold, interesting illustrations. In this class I'm going to take you through the process of drawing a deer skeleton using ink pen. We will cover finding an image and the tools we need to do this class. Sketching the skeleton in pencil first to get the proportions right. Outlining the drawing with ink pen and then drawing the tone and details.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Free Class - Watercolor Hummingbird: Easy & Fun Watercolor Project (Skillshare) Skillshare
Skillshare

Free Class - Watercolor Hummingbird: Easy & Fun Watercolor Project (Skillshare)

Watercolor Hummingbird is the 4th class in the series of fun and short summer classes. These classes are meant to keep you inspired while allowing you to spend more time outdoors enjoying the beautiful sunny days. Below are listed the classes we already published in this series, I will be adding a new short class every week during the summer.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Recycle Your Art: A Fun Mixed Media Approach (Skillshare) Skillshare
Skillshare

Recycle Your Art: A Fun Mixed Media Approach (Skillshare)

In this class you'll learn how you can recycle your old art, using Photoshop! Instead of starting from scratch, jump right into the fun of mixed media digital painting by working directly on top of a finished piece. This mixed media approach will free you up creatively and have you feeling inspired. Since you already have a finished drawing, you will be able to fully explore different creative outcomes.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Chalk pastels for beginners 1 (Skillshare) Skillshare
Skillshare

Chalk pastels for beginners 1 (Skillshare)

Enjoy creating a new art project in minutes. Chalk pastels are easy and fun. With just a few strokes, you can have a project done in one evening...... Maybe even two projects. Chalk pastels are also colourful and bright. Join me with this easy project of a simple sailboat. Learn the basic techniques of chalk pastels. Also known as soft pastels, chalk pastels are perfect for the novice wanting to create something quickly and easily.

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Sketching Hands the Easy Way (Skillshare) Skillshare
Skillshare

Sketching Hands the Easy Way (Skillshare)

Hands are a drawing subject many artists, beginners as well as professionals struggle with. In a worst case scenario tend to avoid sketching them all together! In this class we will take the complex shape of a hand and break it into smaller, simple shapes that are easier to understand and replicate! :) This will not only make it easier for you to sketch hands but hopefully also more enjoyable. So get your supplies and let's tackle this goal together!

Self Paced
Self-Paced
Animation Station With Neil Patrick Harris (Skillshare) Skillshare
Skillshare

Animation Station With Neil Patrick Harris (Skillshare)

In our latest learning experiment, discover new talents with Neil Patrick Harris, as he learns to illustrate characters and animate scenes with Jon Burgerman. Neil Patrick Harris is a multi-talented, Tony-winning actor, singer, and dancer, but he’s ready to explore new skills and discover hidden talents. In this one-on-one session with artist Jon Burgerman, Neil learns the basics of drawing and animation to create playful characters and bring them to life through digital animation using Procreate on an iPad.

Self Paced
Self-Paced