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About zentangle

What is Zentangle?

Our Zentangle method is a way of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is fun and relaxing. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.

We believe that life is an art form and that our Zentangle method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life.

We invite you to explore our web site and learn more about this wonderful and uplifting method and artform.

Characteristics of Zentangle

Intuitive

With the Zentangle method, anyone can create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is easy to learn and easy to do. And even though it is a specified series of steps, it results in a creative expression that transcends its own rules.

Fun and Relaxing

Creating Zentangle art provides a fun and lighthearted way to relax and intentionally facilitate a shift in focus and perspective. Zentangle's method of creating art is unencumbered by dogma and cost which can weigh on other approaches. Nevertheless, it is sufficiently structured and organized so you can enjoy and benefit from an activity that otherwise might be considered whimsical.

Unexpected Results

With our Zentangle method we encourage you to not have a preconceived idea of your final result. Following this somewhat unusual approach, your creation is not restricted by your expectations.

Ceremonial

Repetitive, simple steps are part of the Zentangle method. These steps support relaxation, focus and inspiration. It can be a wonderful daily ritual.

Timeless

Creating designs, manipulating symbols and putting pen to paper is part of our human heritage. In a time of keyboards, computer mice, and cell phones, the simple strokes that are part of the Zentangle method automatically engage you in a comfort and familiarity of timeless, basic creativity.

Portable

Everything you need to create beautiful Zentangle art can fit in your pocket. This easy to learn method of relaxed focus can be done almost anywhere, alone or in groups, without any special abilities or costly equipment.

Quality

Our Zentangle Kit is elegantly designed, crafted and presented. If you are going to do something, then do it with the finest tools and materials available. We use the best paper and pens available to ensure your Zentangle creations will be a respected and treasured work of art. Unlike other methods of relaxation and focus, you not only feel good, you get a side effect of beautiful art to be appreciated, collected, chronicled and reflected upon for years to come.

Non Technical

Our Zentangle tools and method are not limited by technology. Your creativity is not directed by how someone else wrote a particular program, nor does it need batteries or electricity. Our Zentangle approach provides a counterbalance to our increasing use of computers, mice, screens and keyboards. It returns us to that fundamentally human behavior of manipulating symbols and putting marks on paper. Nothing is pre-programmed. Your creativity is your only limit and this Zentangle method has a way of increasing and inspiring expression of your personal creativity.

Empowering

It is an empowering and uplifting experience to learn that you can deliberately relax and intentionally direct your attention while creating beautiful works of art .

Benefits and Uses of the Zentangle Method It is fascinating to learn how other people are using the Zentangle method. Here's a list of ways others are enjoying Zentangle's benefits. This list continues to grow as people apply Zentangle in ways we never considered. Relaxation Journalling Insomnia (Improved sleep by creating a Zentangle before bedtime) Self-esteem Inspiration Panic attacks (For fear of flying, creating a Zentangle during takeoff and landing) Modify behavior Create beautiful works of art Nurture and develop creative abilities Relieve stress Improve eye/hand coordination Develop/rehabilitate fine motor skills Team building and group focus Therapy Anger management Addiction therapy tool Early artist development and appreciation Increase attention span and ability to concentrate Home schooling Brainstorming Problem Solving Design inspiration Stretching and warm-up for artists Stress reduction Source from www.zentangle.com 大概翻译 ：  什么是 zentangle zentangle 是一种 重复的模式创造美丽影像的方式。 几乎每一个人都可以用它来创造美丽的图像。 它增加了重点及创造力，提供艺术，同时增加个人的满足感。  好处： 1） 纾解压力 2） 提高专注力 3） 改善眼睛/手协调  4） 创造美丽的艺术作品 5） 松弛 6) 脑力激荡

zentangle 4 fun N relax

zentangle 是什么？ 老实说， 我也不太清楚 。 就是无意间 在youtube 看到。 很好玩。只需要一只 笔，一张纸 就可以随性地开始涂鸦。 很容易上手。 效果也很让人感到意外，很有满足感。
其实， 画 zentangle 的当儿， 可以帮助 舒解 压力，脑力激荡，提高专注力等等。

初学者 可以用 9cm x 9cm 的纸张开始画。 大家一起来画画看吧。