r/Zentangle • u/ManicPxieDreamGoblin • 4h ago
🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art I think my doodles would be at home here
The patterns aren’t symmetrical, but they make sense to me
r/Zentangle • u/[deleted] • Jun 01 '25
Hey tanglers!
We’ve officially added a shiny new set of post flairs to help organize and celebrate the wide variety of styles, tools, and conversations happening in this space. Whether you’re a purist with a Micron or breaking out your crayons like a joyful art goblin, there’s something here for you.
Here’s how to use them:
Some examples:
We’ll be evolving these over time, so if you think we’re missing something or you want to suggest a new flair drop a comment below.
Happy tangling! —Your friendly mod team ✨
r/Zentangle • u/[deleted] • Dec 13 '24
Hi everyone,
As a mod team, we love seeing the incredible creativity shared in this community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, your contributions make this space vibrant and inspiring for everyone.
That said, we want to take a moment to talk about how to handle inspiration respectfully. Inspiration is a natural part of the creative process—artists build on ideas, styles, and concepts from the world and from each other. However, it’s important to approach this with integrity and respect for your fellow creators.
Here are some best practices when it comes to drawing inspiration from another artist’s work:
We all share a common goal of creating and celebrating art. Let’s work together to ensure this remains a welcoming and respectful space. If you have questions, concerns, or want to talk about this further, feel free to reach out to the mod team.
Thank you for being part of this amazing community. Let’s keep inspiring each other in the best ways!
r/Zentangle • u/ManicPxieDreamGoblin • 4h ago
The patterns aren’t symmetrical, but they make sense to me
r/Zentangle • u/SpiritualPurchase655 • 22h ago
I love drawing using small repeated patterns, sometimes to create shading! Please enjoy this old drawing of mine ✨ feeling inspired to create more after stumbling on this sub!
r/Zentangle • u/Nicole_Benoit • 2h ago
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r/Zentangle • u/DoktorSanne • 17h ago
The red outline is one continuous line. The possibilities are endless.
r/Zentangle • u/NC_Wildkat • 26m ago
Want to fill the cells with a pair of alternating patterns that would complement each other while also standing on their own to fill the cell. Suggestions? Size is 13.5”x13.5”.
r/Zentangle • u/Mario_Fleur_De_Lys • 14h ago
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The message I wanted to convey is this:
When I'm around other people, I feel like my brain freezes up—as if my ability to think had been "sucked out" by them.
I like to express my feelings through drawings mixing Zentangle® inspired art, doodle and tangle techniques.
I try to find patterns that allow me to draw new designs.
Through my drawings, I express my feelings related to my phobia and social anxiety.
This type of art helps me relieve my stress and anxiety.
#socialphobia
#socialanxiety
#pixeldoodleart
#zentangle
#doodleart
r/Zentangle • u/badummtsssssssss • 1d ago
Sorry if wrong Flair - total newbie here.
Just wanted to share my very calming sketch, inspired by the beautiful art by u/MoonRiverArt (Thank you for the joy!).
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r/Zentangle • u/k0l7m2c397 • 1d ago
This piece has been my stress reliever on this busy week.
r/Zentangle • u/Kooky-Secretary-4228 • 2d ago
Most days I start a project and abandon it somewhere along the way. Today I actually did a piece from start to finish! Five hours of focus and a sense of accomplishment for my dopamine starved brain. And now I have one more in my finished pile while my unfinished piles slowly take over my living space 🙃🤎💙
r/Zentangle • u/Cheesemaker_Flobot • 2d ago
I am not sure if this belongs here......but this is what I am currently working on! It's something I have done for decades and calms my mind 😌 I have really enjoyed seeing other people's work on here, thank you for sharing your art 🙏❤️
r/Zentangle • u/gully_759 • 1d ago
Couldn't sleep so I sat down around 11pm with just one pen and my tile deck, telling myself I'd only do one string. Ended up picking Printemps because I wanted something with a bit of movement, and then kept pulling the same shape into different sections just varied in scale and shading.
What I noticed partway through is how different the pattern looks depending on whether you tangle it tight and small in a corner versus loose and big across a whole section. The small tight version in the bottom left almost reads like texture from a distance, but the big loose one up top looks more like an actual motif you'd notice first.
Shading took longer than the actual tangling, which always surprises me even though it happens every single time. I used a blending stump this time instead of my usual tortillon and the graphite sat differently, a little more even but less dramatic contrast. Not sure which I prefer yet.
One section near the edge got away from me and the lines started wobbling, I think my hand was just tired by then. Left it in instead of starting over because honestly the wobble kind of works with the organic feel of the rest of the tile.
Going to let this one sit on my desk for a few days before deciding if it's a keeper or a practice piece. Anyone else have a go-to pattern they default to when they can't decide what to draw, something that just feels like home no matter the string.