For many people, this new, unknown name is often difficult to pronounce. The term refers to a drawing technique that was invented about 10 years ago and quickly found fans all over the world. Zentangle is a method of drawing abstract images with structured, repeating patterns. It is a meditative relaxation technique that is accessible to everyone. The focus is not on the drawing itself, but rather on the process of drawing. In this article we will show you how you can use templates to make beautiful Christmas cards, Christmas tree decorations and even small gifts for friends and family.
Zentangle images represent various patterns, lines and squiggles. The most remarkable thing is that anyone can draw such simple shapes.
Throughsimple drawingsyou can express your creativity in a variety of ways. And if you let your imagination run wild, you can create very interesting patterns yourself - the technology offers endless possibilities!
Tips for beginners
How to draw a zentangle picture? Where do you start? Get the outline of a simple subject, divide it into sections, and fill the image with different patterns. Draw straight or zigzag lines, arcs, circles, crescents, etc. This creates the overall picture piece by piece. Of course, such delicate patterns require a steady hand and some patience, but the result is breathtaking!
Christmas is an excellent opportunity to learn or practice Zentangle. Meditative drawing is a pleasant creativity and will help you relax and fill yourself with positive energy!
You can print out one of the templates presented here and copy the pattern 1:1 or just work with finished sketches and develop the pattern freely.
7 simple rules for tangling:
- It is best to use a black gel roller - it well imitates the drawings made with ink and fits well in the hand.
- Immediately draw the pattern with a black pen without using a pencil to outline. This guarantees the clean look and feeling of lightness of the graphic pattern.
- To make the drawing graphically clear and beautiful, draw each line with one continuous movement rather than short strokes. Even if the line doesn't turn out perfectly straight, that's not a problem. This just gives it vibrancy.
- Create a collection of pre-made patterns. This will at least give you some confidence when drawing. You will get good results in the future by making your own creations.
- Use both large and small motifs: do not fill the entire sketch with patterns, leave gaps and “white spaces” so that the image can “breathe”.
- Draw like this white on black and black on white.
- Repeat certain motifs in different parts of the image. This ensures movement and uniformity at the same time.
And what can you draw for Christmas using the Zentangle technique?
– Prepare Christmas decorations in the form of garlands or baubles!
– Make Christmas cards for your loved ones: When making a greeting card, think about who you want to give it to and mentally wish them all the best with all your heart. Then such a gift will be magical!
– Make several small gifts with hand-drawn designs for your friends and colleagues. These should then be cleverly packaged.
Get inspired by our examples and create your own Zentangle images!
This isn't a true Zentangle because it's not black and white. The silver Christmas tree on the purple paper looks wonderfully festive!
Cut the selected construction paper to twice the size of the card. Fold the card in half. Then sketch the outline of the Christmas tree with a pencil. How this works is shown in the diagram below.
- Draw four dots vertically down and equally spaced. This will be the middle of the Christmas tree. You should also plan some distance from the edge of the sheet at the top and bottom.
- Then connect the first and second points and draw a modified triangle. The two corners point slightly upwards.
- Continue with the other points. At the end you can also draw the top and the tree trunk.
As soon as the silhouette of the Christmas tree is finished, trace the lines of your preliminary drawing with a white pen. Next, draw the desired patterns using a silver gel roller. Then add a few details with glitter gel roller. And done!
The Zentangle method allows you to add a personal touch to any object. Christmas tree balls can also be painted with a paint pen and decorated in this style. Paint pens in numerous colors are available from painting and hobby supplies and are suitable for almost all surfaces.
Have fun drawing!
