Zentangle
Learn How to Draw a Zentangle
What is a Zentangle? In a word, a doodle. A structured, contained doodle. The term 'Zentangle' was coined by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas when, one day, Maria described her experience, as she created her art, as "feeling timeless, free and engendering a sense of deep well-being". Rick recognised that she was in a meditative state and so Zentangles were born. I use the technique of Zentangle in my own artwork, incorporating them into sketching, art-journalling and collage. Originally I creat...

Zentangles: Examples, Ideas and Materials
More Zentangles!
Since my first Zentangle page has become fairly popular despite being a bit unwieldy, it occurred to me that many visitors were possibly looking for something more than just the basics. So I set about creating several slightly complex pieces, hopefully to inspire you to do the same. Zentangles don't have to be restricted to 3.5 x 3.5 inch squares; they can be made any size and you can add them to many different types of art. Here are some examples of larger patterns and a little more informa...

Zentangle Workshop
Learn How to Create Beautiful 'Zendoodles'
Welcome to my zendoodle workshop. What's a zendoodle? Well, it is a drawing created by filling pre-defined spaces with repeated patterns. Some people call them Zentangle or Zentangle-inspired art, but this workshop is not connected to the Zentangle method taught by Rick and Maria of Zentangle.com. I am not a certified Zentangle teacher (CZT) so this workshop is just a guide and a nudge to get you going. If you really want to get into this art form, then I highly recommend you visit Zentangle....

Zen and Ink
Zentangles and Art Journals by theraggededge
A collection of art journal and doodle-related pages, tidied up and gathered here. Zentangles, Zentangle how-to's, Zentangle ideas, Zentangle patterns, etc. Art Journals How to create art journals, books to use for art journals, supplies for art journals, etc. Grab a coffee or a herbal tea, if you prefer; put on some soothing music and relax as you browse through my world. You won't find great art here; what you will find is the kind of art that anyone can do. Fun-art! Nice to meet you. P...

Zentangle Links
More Zentangles!
Zentangles are becoming really popular in the art world - they are spreading their tentacles and curlicues far and wide thanks to the internet and lots of creative people. However, you don't have to be an artist to create these varied and complicated-looking doodles. I have gathered a selection of links and resources for you to enjoy and, hopefully, encourage you to pick up a pen and have a go. Be careful though - it's an addictive habit! All original art work is copyright. Please do not r...

Zentangle Blogs
A Tangle of Blogs
There are so many wonderful Zentangle artists around and they are very generous in sharing their art. I am making this collection for my own benefit... it's my easily accessible pathway to inspiration when I am bereft of ideas. They were going into a boring old bookmark folder when I thought I may as well put them on a lens to share with anyone who cares to tangle alongside. I have lots of potential blogs to add so do check back now and then. They will be grouped in blocks of five so you wil...

Zentangle with Color
Zentangle-Inspired Art - ZIA
Zentangle is the art of creating abstract black and white pen drawings on a 3.5" x 3.5" piece of watercolor paper. However, there are many more variations and interesting departures from the original Zentangle definition. We call these wanderings and meanderings "Zentangle-inspired art". Using the basic guidelines of Zentangle, we can increase the size of the drawing, transfer it to a three-dimensional object or add color - lots of color. You can find instructions for drawing Zentangles here...

Totally Tangled - Zentangle and Beyond!
A Review of Sandy Steen Bartholomew's "Totally Tangled." New, the Sequel: "Yoga For theBrain"
I've been longing to get my hands on a copy of this book since it came out in May 2010. It recently became available in the UK and I was waiting to pounce on it. I fell across Sandy's blog, Beez in the Belfry, while surfing the web. I was wowed by her work and by her lovely communicative style and have been a fan ever since. I've been doing Zentangle for several years now but Sandy takes it to the next level. Can't draw? Think again. Totally Tangled takes you by the hand and leads you from ...

Zentangle Inspirations in Fabric
Fabric Designs Inspire Zentangles
If you like doodling and making Zentangles, but you are looking for new ideas, check out these Zentangle inspirations in fabric. Zentangle is basically doodling using repetitive patterns. Fabrics used for clothing, home decor like curtains, towels, and pillows, and totes and other objects often have great repetitive patterns like intricate borders and flowing images repeated in the material. These fabric designs can inspire your next Zentangle. This retro washcloth pictured here is from the...

Zentangle Shading
Enhance Zentangles, Zendoodles and Zendalas with Shading
The one thing that elevates a pretty Zendoodle drawing into a stunning one is the application of a little shading. Shadow adds dimensionality and also anchors the tangles, making them seem almost solid. If you are unsure about how to add shade to Zentangles this page will show you how easy it is. PS The terms 'Zentangle', Zendoodle and Zendala are used interchangeably. However, 'Zentangle' is a registered trademark and really applies to pieces created using the Zentangle method. The Zentan...