Today was one of ten day rain forecast. On my 30 minute commute to the library - there was a 13 car pile up on the freeway closing the freeway for 3 hours. Luckily, the pile up was on the opposite side of the freeway but still the lookie-loose slowed to check it out.
Between the rain and the Corona Virus scare, I was concerned whether anyone would show up at Encinitas library today for a Zentangle class. Lucky, 12 brave folks began their Zentangle journey with me at this beautiful library by the ocean.
St Patrick's Day is just around the corner and who doesn't like to be a little Irish on that day? Our class today designed a green Zendala (Zentangle version of the Mandala). As we listened to soft Celtic music in the background....we enjoyed this wonderful, meditative art method.
Typically, Zentangle is abstract, black and white art method. Today, for the holiday, we added GREEN. A simple technique to add color is to use a colored pencil to add a tangle (that's what we call the pattern).
Zentangle was designed for those intimidated by art. Ages six to seniors can complete this secret gem. Whether adding color, or not, the tangles speak loud on your art. The Zentangle Method takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. Hence, the mediation aspect. The method takes all the thinking out of art. All you have to do is pick a tangle.
After completing our Zentangle tile (that's what we call the paper because it is small like a mosaic tile), they began to color. They all agreed it was easier to draw with the Zentangle Method than add color. When adding color, you have to think: what color, how many colors, and where to put the color. But I have to say - great art was completed at Encinitas Library today. Thanks to all who faired the weather and the germs who came to see what ZENTANGLE is all about.
Students added a gold metallic Gelly pen to highlight art. Well, what is a St. Patrick's Day project without a bit of gold for ye?
Fun looking pattern.
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