Zentangles are created on small 3.5' square paper tiles and are made up of a foundation of 'strings' which are used to define areas which are then filled with 'Tangles' (single repetitive patterns). Ceremony - sort of like a Japanese Tea ceremony for the mind!.Abstract - no up or down, non-representative - ie: it shouldn't look like 'something'.Foundations (or limits) from the use of 'strings'.No Eraser - work your mistakes into your design.Focus - each stroke is created with intent (even if the final result is a mystery).describes Zentangle as 'an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. With the Zentangle method, anyone can create beautiful images from repetitive patterns, and even though it is a specified series of steps, it results in a creative expression that transcends its own rules. There five main styles or types of doodle based art are:Įach style or type has its own specific characteristics and forms and all are equally beautiful! Let's take a look at each one and see what they are all about and what makes them unique. Want to start Doodling but a bit overwhelmed and confused about the styles of doodling and what the differences are? Well in this post I'll take a look at the different styles of doodling (or repetitive art forms) and discuss what makes each of them unique.

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