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Ceremonial Zentangle is an artistic meditation that supports relaxation, focus and inspiration and can be a wonderful daily ritual. Zentangle's philosophy, symbolism and metaphor is elegant and profound. There is much to discover about life and one's self through this simple act. Timeless Creating designs, manipulating symbols and putting pen to paper is part of our human heritage. In a time of keyboards, computer mice, and cell phones, Zentangle allows a return to a comfort and familiarity of timeless, basic creativity. Portable Zentangle provides an easy to learn method of relaxed focus which can be done almost anywhere, alone or in groups, without any special abilities or costly euipment. Quality Zentangle is elegantly designed, crafted and presented. If you are going to do something, then do it with the finest tools and materials available. !e use the best paper and pens available to ensure your Zentangles will be a respected and treasured work of art. "nlike other methods of relaxation and focus, Zentangle yields a fruit which is beautiful and can be appreciated, collected, chronicled and reflected upon for years to come. "sing fine materials is an act of respect for yourself and respect for your art. Non Technical Zentangle is not limited by technology. #our creativity is not directed by how someone else wrote a particular program, nor does it need batteries or electricity. Zentangle provides a counterbalance to our increasing use of computers, mice, screens and keyboards. It returns us to that fundamentally human behavior of manipulating symbols and putting marks on paper. Zentangle is not pre$programmed. #our creativity is your only limit and Zentangle has a way of increasing and inspiring expression of your personal creativity. Empowering To learn that you can deliberately relax and intentionally direct your attention while creating beautiful works of art is an empowering and uplifting experience.

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How to Draw a Zentangle: 1. Draw a border outlining the shape of your zentangle . It is very common to use a suare shape. The outline should be close to the edge of your sketchbook page. #ou can draw it on two pages if you want. %r do two separate ones on each page. . Draw strings. &trings are lines that divide the shape into individual sections. "se a variety of lines to separate your sections. !. "ill one section with a repetiti#e pattern . on't spend too much time planning the pattern, (ust draw. "se the patterns on the next page or the designs or styli)ation packets for inspiration. $. %epeat with each section . Change the pattern with each section. *ill each space. &. 'dd color and shading.

ZenTangles What is a zentangle? In a word, a doodle. + structured, contained doodle. The term ' (entangle' was coined by ick oberts and -aria Thomas. + )entangle is an abstract drawing created using repetitive patterns. It is usually structured within a certain shape. rawing a )entangle is entertaining, relaxing, and a great way to express yourself creatively.

(entangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetiti#e patterns. )t is a fascinating new art form that is fun and rela*ing. )t increases focus and creati#ity. (entangle pro#ides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. (entangle is en+oyed by a wide range of s,ills and ages and is used in many fields of interest. -e belie#e that life is an art form and that (entangle is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life.

Characteristics of (entangle )ntuiti#e 'rtform !ith Zentangle, anyone can create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. This method is easy to learn and easy to do. +nd even though it is a specified series of steps, it results in a creative expression that transcends its own rules. "un and %ela*ing Zentangle provides a fun and lighthearted way to relax and intentionally facilitate a shift in focus and perspective. Zentangle is unencumbered by dogma and cost which can weigh on other approaches. evertheless, Zentangle is sufficiently structured and organi)ed so you can en(oy and benefit from an activity that otherwise might be considered whimsical. 'bstract #ou cannot fail to create a Zentangle. That is because a Zentangle is meant to look like a Zentangle. It does not need to look like anything else and has no up or down. ne*pected %esults Zentangle is an unusual approach to art because you have no idea what its result will be when you begin. #our creation is not restricted by your expectations.

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