Today i would like to introduce a very relaxing art - Zentanlge - to you.
I first known
about Zentangle was when I attended a workshop in Craft and Hobby Show in U.S.
They taught us how to draw some simple tangles to create a card. The outcome
surprised me as I don't have any talent in drawing but I really love it! It was
a two-hours workshop and I felt very relax, creative and focused.
What is Zentangle?
The Zentangle
method, created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, is an easy-to-learn,
relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured
patterns.
Where to get inspired?
Rick and Maria now operate a
Zentangle website (www.zentangle.com),
where they provide information on the subject, as well as a gallery for those
who want to tangle. Also their blog (www.zentangle.blogspot.com)
offers inspiration and messages. On the other hand, you can create your own
tangles in your drawings. My inspiration usually comes from real life around
us, especially from the nature.
What are the benefits?
Many people have found Zentangle to be a great way to build
self-confidence and promote self-expression. As with many processes of healing
and self-exploration, each individual’s experience with Zentangle method is
unique, and the benefits that come from Zentangle are specific to each person
who uses it.
For me, Zentangle makes me feel
relaxing, it lowered my stress, quiet my mind and help me explore my inner
talent. After I tried Zentangle, I begin to notice the world around me in a
different way, it seems brighter, more interesting and much more beautiful. Since
it only required pen and paper, I can do it anywhere anytime, while I am
waiting a bus, listening to radio, or just simply need a minutes for myself.
Its totally personal and I love to let my inspiration explore. I also use this
Zentangle method onto my scrapbooking pages, my journals, gift tags, as well as
my card makings.
Three steps to try it:
Step 1 - Draw
borders.
This border can be any shape
– circle, triangle; or any object – tree, house; or what ever outline you would
like to give;
Step 2 - Divide
the space into sections.
You can
use zigzag, swirl, circle, etc,
Step 3 - Fill
in with different tangles into each section.
After
that, you can fill in with colors, enhance your borders, and add more details
as you like. Here is my finished version.
You can try your own version and believe you will enjoy it.
I will share more of my drawings soon.
Thanks for stopping by.
Erika xx
