What are tangle patterns?

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art.

How big should a tangle be?

It is typically done on a 3 ½” x 3 ½” paper “tile” using a pencil and a black pen. The small size allows for a work of art that can be completed in a relatively short period of time. The “zen” part of it is that it can be a very relaxing and meditative experience.

What is the tangle art?

Simply stated, tangle art – or tangling – is a relaxing, meditative fun art style that focuses on and follows detailed step-by-step instructions for various patterns. Literally, if you can draw the shapes I, C, S and O you can tangle and create pieces like you see here in my post.

What Zen tangling?

Zentangle is an American method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity but at the same time increases personal well-being. Zentangle was invented by a monk named Rick Roberts and an artist named Maria Thomas. With Zentangle they created a combination of meditation and art.

What is Zen doodling?

Zendoodling is the art of drawing designs using structured patterns or “Zentangles.” Concentrate on drawing small blocks of patterns at a time; going with the flow lets your mind get into a calming zen state.

What is the Zentangle method?

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art.

What kind of paper does Zentangle use?

At the end of that day, we selected Fabriano Tiepolo from Italy as our paper and the black Sakura Pigma® Micron 01 as our pen. And so began a wonderful relationship with the good people of Sakura and their quality products.

What do you need for Zentangle?

You have to use a micron pen from Sakura, and you MUST purchase the official Zentangle tiles. The Zentangle “Kit” contains 34 3.5 x 3.5 tiles, 2 Sakura pens, 2 pencils and a sharpener, a DVD and a card with several tiny patterns on it.

Why is it called Zentangle?

Although we did like the word “tangle” to describe our new method of drawing patterns. As we played with words that rhymed with “tangle”, one of us said “Zentangle.” It was like finally putting on a shoe that fits after trying on many ill-fitting ones. All at once, we both exclaimed, “That’s It!”

What is Zentangle doodling?

Zentangle doodling is a form of artistic expression anyone can do at any time. Zentangle is an abstract art form where the artists draws repetitive, simple patterns. Usually the patterns are drawn using a black marker on white paper and sometimes the artist will color them in.

What is tangletangling in Bullet Journaling?

Tangling or doodling is an easy-to-learn method to spice up your Bullet Journal or any creative project. Tangles are not meant to represent anything other than patterns and are created by a series of strokes that are applied in a systematic approach. If you can hold a pen and draw a line, you can tangle.

What is the copyright policy for Tangle patterns?

All contents of this website are Copyright © 2010 – 2021 Linda Farmer, TanglePatterns.com, and artists where named. Copying content in any form other than for your own personal offline reference and inspiration is expressly prohibited. No content may be reproduced, pinned or republished without express written permission.

What are zentangles and how are they made?

Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through a very specific Method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles on a 3.5-inch (89 mm) square paper tile.

How do I use the random tangle selector?

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Use this Random Tangle Selector with your TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE to help you select tangles. See Pages 7 and 9 of the Guide for instructions. You can also use this to select random Strings: simply pop in any number in the range of 1 to 250.