Tangle Your Zen In A Portrait

Drawing I&II: Zentangle Drawings

 

What is a Zentangle?

Zentangle - A Zentangle is an abstract drawing created by using repetitive patterns.  It is usually structured within a certain shape.  Drawing a Zentangle is entertaining, relaxing, and a great way to express yourself creatively.

String - A string is generally a random line drawn in pencil which creates an area within which you draw your tangles.

Tangle - In its verb form “tangle” means to draw a tangle.  You tangle a tangle, and in that process create Zentangle art.   In its noun form this word is used as a replacement for “pattern.”

Instructions:

1. Find a portrait of the person you wish to Zentangle/draw.
2. Complete your design matrix with patterns you could use for your Zentangle portrait that use the elements and principles of design.
   
3.  Brainstorm different shapes you could use as the outline or frame of your Zentangle portrait. 
4. When you have decided on a portrait, draw it out on your paper using pencil.
   
5. Draw in some “strings” to fit your “tangles” into your portrait.  These lines can be random, or they can help make your frame into a recognizable person, like the eyes, ears, mouth, and etc.
6.  Choose at least 5 patterns from your design matrix to use in your Zentangle.  Be prepared to tell me how the patterns demonstrate at least one of the elements or principles of design. 
   
7.   Fill in your Zentangle portrait with your tangles (patterns).  Think about balance and unity when filling in your design.  You should use at least 8 tangles in your completed image.  At least 5 must come from your design matrix. 
8.  When your Zentangle portrait is complete, go over everything with black marker.
   
9. Mat your finished image.  Sign the bottom right hand corner.
10. Complete the rubric and paperclip it to your finished work.  Hand everything in. 
    

Project Requirements:

• ·         Students will create a Zentangle portrait drawing using patterns created on their Elements and Principles design matrix.
• ·         Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the elements and principles through the creation of tangles or patterns.
• ·         Students will use at least eight different patterns in their drawing, and at least five must come from their design matrix.