As you now know, I've been bitten by the Zentangle bug. Who knew that the elements of design could be so much fun? I've always been fascinated by line and pattern and now I have an excuse to play with them. I just can't help myself!
There are so many ways to apply this wonderful artform. I found a stained glass pattern in a Dover book, altered it to my liking, and began applying pattern. Zentangles don't have to have color or shading, but it can really enhance them. I used my Prismacolor colored pencils to make certain areas pop.
It's important to remember that this wonderful artform does not require that you be a master artist. There are some wonderful books that can start you on the road to making unique art of your own. My favorites are Totally Tangled and Yoga For Your Brain, both by Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and Time to Tangle With Colors, by Maria Browning. All three are from Design Originals. There are many more out there if you do a search on Amazon. If you want to get started right away, there are some fabulous websites that feature tutorials on lots of Zentangle patterns. My favorites are Zentangle.com and Tangle Patterns.com.
That's all for now. The studio is calling to me and it's time to get to work. Have a wonderful day.
Until next time,
