Zentangle® is a fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Each artwork is unplanned and unique. Artist and art by Lauren Vazquez.
What is Zentangle®?
Zentangle® is the art of drawing patterns. Zentangle® designs are created by the founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and are made with a combination of 5 elemental strokes.
Zentangle® is a meditative art that brings you to a state of mindfulness as you draw each line and connect them together. You learn to focus and concentrate more on your line.
You say you can't draw? If you can write your name or draw a straight line you can learn the Zentangle® drawing method.
Benefits of Zentangle®
It's portable-you can do it anywhere. The "tiles" (specialty paper) measure 3.5" square.
It's unplugged-no technology needed.
Simple tools-Micron Pen, graphite pencil and tortillon
No talent needed.
Builds confidence when using the Zentangle® motto: “There are No Mistakes, Only Opportunities”.
Makes you more aware of what you are drawing.
Gives you empowerment!
Each artwork is made with deliberate strokes.
The History of Zentangle®
The Zentangle®method of drawing came to be when the founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas saw a need that people yearned to be creative. They created eight simple steps in their drawing method. The first and last steps are Gratitude, taking time to appreciate what is around you and to come into a quiet state of mind so the learning and creativity may begin. May your journey be a peaceful and creative one.