If you’re a fan of Zentangle, you know that each new Project Pack brings a fresh exploration of creativity, mindfulness, and artistic expression. Zentangle Project Pack 24 is no exception! In this review, I’ll walk you through the highlights of this beautifully created booklet, perfect for both seasoned tanglers and those just beginning to explore the art form.
Inktober 2022 Review
For several years I have been participating in the Inktoker artist challenge. Inktober originated as an “all” art challenge and in 2015 Stephanie Jennifer adapted it for our beloved Zentangle practice.
Following along with prompts throughout the month helps me maintain my drawing skills and facilitates my daily practice. I like to follow the prompts supplied in the handout from 7F5R.com because I don’t need to think about what tangle to draw next. That decision has been made for all who participate.
Review of Inktober Tangles 2021
I Enjoy Tangle Challenges
I really enjoy participating in various challenges around the Zentangle community, and Inkober is one of my favorites. I look forward to the prompts from Seven Forests Five Rivers, Stephanie Jennifer. She curates a nice list of tangles with old favorites and plenty of new tangles to grow my repertoire.
Zentangle Project Pack 11 - Review
4 Easy Steps to Tangling with a Template
The very best way to take advantage of the meditative effects of Zentangle is to follow the standard 8 steps suggested by Rick and Maria. These simple steps allow the drawing to take shape without pre-planning the outcome. Relaxation is quickly achieved and the outcome brings a wonderful sense of satisfaction.
One of the keys to this process is the String. During CZT training, Rick Roberts referred to the string through a story of making rock candy with his grandmother. The string, dangled above the table and gently released creates a layered shape of many sections delicately encased by the string.
We can use the string concept with simple pencil marks on a tile or in a more formal manner by using a predefined template. It is fun to use many different types of strings, and when we control the outcome or plan the tangles we will use, it is called Zentangle Inspired Art.
Zentangle - A Love Story
Did you know that the story of Zentangle™ is actually a love story?
It’s about the love of flourishing, flowing calligraphy lines and the love of a simple lifestyle making calming musical tools. The love of humanity and a desire to help people realize their desire to draw beautiful designs.
Two different views that converged into an amazing method of teaching the average person to draw interesting and seemingly complicated repetitive patterns.