Zentangle art

 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:

• uses repeated structured patterns,

• doesn’t need erasing or planning,

• and promotes calm focus (very similar in spirit to meditation).

Beginner Zentangle Patterns (Tangles)

Try one in each space:

• Crescent Moon – half-circles layered inside one another.

• Hollibaugh – crisscross lines that appear to weave under and over.

• Bales – a diamond grid with petal shapes inside.

• Tipple – small round bubbles filling space.

• Shattuck – wavy lines with alternating fills.

• Flux – leaf or teardrop shapes.