My first Zentangle

 

 “I found Zen in my Tangles”

 

When I first heard the word “Zentangle” I thought to myself, what is that! I was a little intimidated at first thinking I could never do something that intricate and neat. But after my first try, I was hooked.  This made me want to do more and using all different colors besides black.  I think these would be so neat transferred onto a T-shirt or a cup. The ideas are endless. 

After looking at the cover of the book, I was more familiar with seeing designs like this is an adult coloring book and it looked like something I would enjoy doing as I love crafting and the feeling I get after I have finished a project.

After completing the first Zentangle, I was amazed at how they can turn out. The vibrancy of the shading and filling in of the colors. I even suggested to my friend that she try and do a few. It is so fun and relaxing that you just want to do more.

What I did not realize is that there are so many different patterns to choose from and how I would notice more designs by looking at different things around my house that reminded me of a different pattern I could try. Or outside like roof tops or sidewalks. Trying to think off the top of my head, different patterns to use inside the string, it takes me a while, but I listen to meditation music, and it helps.

I also love the idea that it does not take much time to be able to do this art; so, it is not expensive at all just to accomplish something that is so relaxing, fun and you cannot make a mistake!