Zentangles
Zentangle is an art form that has its roots in meditation. It is characterized by black lines on a white background that create interlocking patterns to create the overall image.
Zentangle theory hinges on a few key principles.
With the latest adult coloring book craze, zentangles have experienced a surge in popularity.
Zentangle is an art form that has its roots in meditation. It is characterized by black lines on a white background that create interlocking patterns to create the overall image.
Zentangle theory hinges on a few key principles.
- Anything is possible one line at a time.
- Deliberate stroke: focus on one line at a time, one stroke at a time. Put all your attention and focus on the one line you are drawing.
- No eraser. You can always turn your "mistakes" into opportunities for your drawing to go in.
- No predetermined solution. Let each line build upon the previous and soon it will take a life of its own.
- Always think in pattern.
- Meditation: the act of focus on the task "line" at hand and letting go of attachment to the entire image is very meditative.
With the latest adult coloring book craze, zentangles have experienced a surge in popularity.
Assignment # 1:
Zentangle Practice Patterns
This is graded! When done, please take a photo and submit it under the assignment in google classroom. |
Example finished worksheet below:
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Assignment # 2: Zentangle Landscape Thumbnail Sketches
You are going to make 3 rough sketches of landscape compositions. Look up landscape photos on the internet for inspiration!
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Assignment # 3:
Zentangle Landscape!
Choose one of your landscape sketches to turn into your final zentangle landscape drawing! This is the finished artwork!
Zentangle Landscape!
Choose one of your landscape sketches to turn into your final zentangle landscape drawing! This is the finished artwork!
- It must be a balanced composition.
- Almost all spaces must be filled in with different zentangle patterns. (You can leave one area blank if you would like, like the sky or a sun/moon)
- There must be varying line weight! (use both the thin and thick sharpies!)
- There must be evidence of good work ethic and EFFORT!
STEPS BELOW:
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