A Zentangle Thrift Book Find
I found an incredible book with awesome zentangle design examples. I had to try one.
I Love Thrifting
I love thrifting because it’s a different experience every time. You never know what you’re walking toward and you don’t know what you’ll go home with.
On my last thrift foraging adventure, I found a book with Zentangle designs and drawings using Zentangle patterns. I’ve only ever used Zentangle in abstract drawings but the idea of using it as part recognizable shape is new. I haven’t tried but will get to it eventually.
I really don’t need another book on my bookshelf but I bought it anyway. I’m so happy I did. It inspired me to try another pen and ink design.
Here is the $1.00 book.
It’s a Form of Meditation
I’ve often said that I don’t plan art designs. I just go for it, but when symmetry is involved, you have to plan a little.
I lightly drew a pencil grid on the page which I could later erase. It guided me throughout the design. I’m not great at symmetry, so I goofed up here and there.
There is a level of meditation that goes into this type of artwork. You have to focus on it to ensure that you mirror one side to the other. It holds your thoughts ransom for a few moments.
I suppose this would be an artistic way of unplugging while you figure out how to replicate a circle, a squiggle, or a teardrop shape on the opposite side of the page.
I’m grateful for the inspiration and enjoyed a pen and ink project again. I have no plans for this piece of art. It served as a happy moment and that is enough.
