Zentangle

Zentangle patterns

Zentangle/Mandala is a technique that I have been working in as a side project for a while but I think it would be interesting to try and weave the shapes and patterns I have been using into my main practice. Most of my practice has focused on large abstract shapes that I often have little control over depending on the technique (dripping, pouring, blowing etc) but I think it would be interesting to work in the more detailed precise shapes found in zentangle as I think the contrast between the two could be really effective. It might be interesting to use the methods I have been playing around with to create backgrounds on which I draw zentangle or mandalas.

‘The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple 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.com

Sources : http://melsbrushes.co.uk/free-illustrator-brushes-doodle-pattern-zentangle-borders

https://zentangle.com/pages/what-is-the-zentangle-method