Zentangle

Start Date: May 1, 2012 Finish Date: May 1, 2012

After recently discovering the art of Zentangle (info about zentangle) I was really interested in trying it. I read that it was a form of meditation, and since my mom is very into meditation right now I figured attempting to do a Zentangle drawing might be fun to try out. A lot of the pictures of Zentangles looked really complicated and I wasn't sure where to begin, so I turned to the internet. I found a blog (blog link) that showed how to start creating my very own Zentangle. I drew the tube-like pieces first throughout the paper, and was careful to leave enough space to be able to doodle in the empty regions. Once I had the tubes drawn, all I had to do was relax and start doodling. I found that this drawing created the same feeling in me that making the @Mandala did. I was very relaxed and focused on what I was doing... it was as if I was in my body, but also completely aware of the spaces around me as well (I later found out that this was in fact meditation). I think that this drawing process would be helpful for people who need to relax or even used as a process for people who have disabilities to gain control; like how horse riding is good for children with disabilities such as autism. I really enjoyed making this and will probably complete more of them in the future.