What does tangle mean in art?

In its verb form “tangle” means to draw a tangle. You tangle a tangle, and in that process create Zentangle art. We began using this word as a verb to avoid using “Zentangle” as a verb.

What is the purpose of a Zentangle?

Zentangle is a self-help art therapy practice to enhance relaxation and focus. Zentangle® is known to many artists and craftivists as a way to create structured designs through drawing various patterns.

What makes a Zentangle different from a pattern?

Artists will shift attention and become focused on their work, creating intricate patterns. Zentangle ‘inventors’ emphasize this focused attention and make it a point of difference. Unlike spontaneous doodling, Zentangle doodles are carried out within fixed formats and according to a prescribed method.

Why is it called Zentangle?

Although we did like the word “tangle” to describe our new method of drawing patterns. As we played with words that rhymed with “tangle”, one of us said “Zentangle.” It was like finally putting on a shoe that fits after trying on many ill-fitting ones. All at once, we both exclaimed, “That’s It!”

What is Zentangle string?

A Zentangle string is always created in pencil. Allowing the pencil to just tickle the surface of the tile, leaving just a whisper of graphite in its path. A Zentangle string is magical as it nearly disappears by the end of creating tile. I’ve been thinking about Zentangle strings a lot lately.

What are the characteristics of Zentangle art?

Characteristics of Zentangle Art

• Intuitive. With the Zentangle Method, anyone can create beautiful images from repetitive patterns.
• Fun and Relaxing.
• Unexpected Results.
• Ceremonial.
• Timeless.
• Portable.
• Quality.
• Non Technical.

What are the four characteristics of Zentangle art?

What is the theory behind Zentangle art?

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art.

Who are the famous Zentangle artists?

Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts’ Zentangles: A Worldwide Phenomenon. Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, the inventors of Zentangle. Just nine short years ago, a new and unique art form was created right here in Central Massachusetts.