Zentangles

[smallhobbit]

Yesterday there was another Dare to Dabble craft session, this time for zentangles.

A zentangle is a form of mindfulness, in which you begin to draw and by concentrating on what you're drawing, you see where it takes you.  All that's required is a pen (such as a fine nibbed marker pen) and something to draw on.  The usual way to begin is by trying out different patterns, so we began with a thick card coaster divided it into nine small squares and did a different little pattern in each square.



On the reverse I decided to be different, divide the coaster into four and do mini patterns based on nature:



Then I drew and decorated an owl (because I like owls):



And lastly I tried a leaf, once again taking more ideas from nature:


 

Comments

[badly_knitted]

Lovely! I especially like the owl and the leaf, and your little bugs on the coaster *grins*

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. The coasters are more for practice and then the pictures are decorated.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Lovely! Sounds like you had a good time!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I did - it was a lovely morning, we sat outside and enjoyed ourselves.

[rusty_armour]

I love the zentangles! I think they're beautiful! I especially like the artwork on the reverse side of your coaster and the owl that you created. You seem to be a natural when it comes to this particular craft. :-)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. Doing basic drawings is fun - and if it doesn't look right one way it can be easily changed.

[margaret_r]

The zentangles are nice, and different and your drawing is really good. I'd struggle to get everything uniform but you manage very well.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. The thing about zentangles is that any wobbles can be incorporated into the design.

[shadowhive]

Oh those are so cute🖤

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much :)

[debriswoman]

Sounds restful...and nice results:-)

[smallhobbit]

It was - and thank you :)