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The method involves setting down four points, connecting those four points to create a border, and drawing a light line separating your shape into sections. Then, using any combination of zentangle patterns, fill in the various sections to create your design. As a final step, you can use a pencil or pen to shade your zentangle to create more depth in your illustration.  \nZentangle drawing is meant to be relaxing, fun and almost meditative because of the repetitive nature of the patterns.  \nIn our series we’ll be learning 8 patterns but there are literally hundreds and of course, you can always make up your own.  \nTo learn more about zentangles, check out Maria and Rick’[s website www.zentangle.com](s website www.zentangle.com).  \nHow to get started:  \n1) Draw four points in roughly a square (you can use pencil for these first 3 steps)  \n2) Connect the four points to create your tile  \n3) Lightly draw a line across your tile, separating the space into sections. This line is called a “string.”  \n4) Now begin filling in the sections with various patterns. This is a great time to switch toa pen (very fine micron type pens are perfect for Zentangles) .  \n5) When your drawing is complete, try shading different areas with a graphite pencil to give your illustration more depth. You can also use a tortillion (paper blending stump) to soften and blend the graphite.  \nHere are the nine patterns we’ll be learning in our series but there are many, many more.  \nYou’ll find lots of sources on the internet but this page has a listing of more than 150 “tangles”.  \n[https://tanglepatterns.com/zentangles/list-of-official-tangle-patterns](https://tanglepatterns.com/zentangles/list-of-official-tangle-patterns)  \nThink about using zentangles randomly throughout your journal. They are a great way to decorate the pages of your journal. You can incorporate them into page number designs, titles and any other way that you can think of.  \n1000 Miles of Desert & Mountains  \nPresented by the University Libraries and the Washoe County Libraries  \n[Library.unr.edu/1000-Miles](Library.unr.edu/1000-Miles)  \n[Washoecountylibrary.us/1000-Miles](Washoecountylibrary.us/1000-Miles)","cbCaimqFS75ialqm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimqFS75ialqm","pdf",1408665,"English","# Zentangle overview\n## Core steps: tile, string, and patterns\n## Shading and adding depth\n## Learning patterns and finding resources\n## Using zentangles in journals","[{\"question\":\"What are the basic steps to start a Zentangle drawing?\",\"answer\":\"Draw four points to form a roughly square, connect them to create a tile, then draw a light line called a “string” to separate sections and fill each section with chosen patterns.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is Zentangle considered relaxing?\",\"answer\":\"The method relies on repetitive pattern drawing, making the process fun, engaging, and close to meditative for many people.\"},{\"question\":\"How can shading be used to enhance a Zentangle?\",\"answer\":\"After completing the pattern fill, shade areas with a graphite pencil and use a tortillion (paper blending stump) to soften and blend for more depth.\"}]","1000 Miles of Zentangle - Zentangle绘画入门教程 | PDF"]