Zentangle art is a beautiful, meditative drawing method — it uses structured patterns (tangles) repeated in sections to create an abstract, relaxing design.
Zentangle is a form of mindful doodling that:
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uses repeated structured patterns,
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doesn’t need erasing or planning,
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and promotes calm focus (very similar in spirit to meditation).
Beginner Zentangle Patterns (Tangles)
Try one in each space:
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Crescent Moon – half-circles layered inside one another.
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Hollibaugh – crisscross lines that appear to weave under and over.
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Bales – a diamond grid with petal shapes inside.
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Tipple – small round bubbles filling space.
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Shattuck – wavy lines with alternating fills.
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Flux – leaf or teardrop shapes.