Zentangle ®The "Art" of Relaxation

Zentangle ® Steps:

*Gratitude and appreciation

*Dots in four corners

*Draw string

*Tangle

*Shade

*Initial/Chop

*Name and date on back

*Appreciate

Zentangle ®

Zentangle is a method of creating artwork by drawing structured patterns, one line at a time. It brings out latent creativity, increases focus, boosts self-esteem and provides an artistic outlet that is simple, inexpensive and portable. Focusing on the task completely creates a mindful relaxing awareness that allows creativity to pour through. The art is a beautiful byproduct of complete mental immersion in the process of Tangling.

The Zentangle ® method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas

WELC OME TO ZENTANGLE®

Please find a seat and settle in, taking a few deep breaths and just find the space to relax.

Relax your body and think of what you are grateful for today.

Try to remove yourself from work, cluttered mind and anxiety and get into a space of peace and calm.

Zentangle vs. Doodling

Zentangle DoodlingFocused and intentional Aimless

Prefers high quality materials Uses whatever is handy

Is not representative of anything Is whatever one doodles

Uses structured patterns Just draws whatever

Is often done for relaxation/mindful Is often engaged in while doing

other activities

Has a structured ritual/steps Does not follow any steps or ritual

Is thought of as an art form Can be a scrape of paper dumped/forgotten

Resources

Websites Books

• Zentangle.com The Joy of Zentangle, Browning

• Tanglepatterns.com Yoga for the Brain, Bartholomew

• Pinterest.com The Book of Zentangle, Roberts/Thomas

• Enioken.com Zentangle Primer, Roberts/Thomas