Zentangles!
Patterns Patterns Everywhere!
Zentangles
I am going to take this opportunity to
teach you all about the art of Zentangle©
What is it?
Zentangle© is the art of using repetitive
and structured patterns to create beautiful imagery. It is an art form that is
taken very seriously, and without having formal training, you cannot consider
yourself a Zentangle artist. This system of pattern design was created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts.
The Rules of Zentangle©
Oops, I ALWAYS use colour
YOU MUST NOT USE AN ERASER!
This rule I do follow, but only because I can
never find my eraser when I need it!
DO NOT HAVE A PLAN!
Erm, I wouldn’t say I’m
organized enough to have a plan, more like a vague idea.
IT CANT LOOK LIKE ANYTHING, OR HAVE AN UP OR DOWN!
My artwork always has an
image, usually underwater creatures and coral.
IT MUST
BE DONE IN ONE SITTING
My artwork takes numerous
sittings, it takes me in total between 5 and 35 hours
IT MUST BE 3.5 INCHES SQUARE
That’s SOO SMALL! My pieces
vary from 11x14 to 24x30
So as you can see,
my artwork is merely inspired by the zentangle movement.
I was always the
student in class that sat doodling in my school books, so when I discovered
this doodling could actually be considered art, I set to it, creating my own
take on the art form.
I am still
experimenting with pattern and imagery, and have lots more ideas in my head
ready to be drawn, so keep an eye out on facebook and etsy.
Until then, here
is the zentangle inspired pieces I have created so far-
Since becoming the third girl, I have also transferred my zentangle inspired patterns
onto ceramics-
So, now you know what it is, have a go at your own Zentangle, and if you’re not arty, pop by our etsy stall and pick up one of my prints :-)
-Debs
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