The secret to mastering Zentangle art is to get the basics down and then not give up too quickly.

The best way to learn zentangle art is by practicing it. Zentangle art is an easy form of art for beginners. But, it takes a lot of practice to become really good at it. So if you are going to try and make a career out of it you are going to need a lot of patience.

Trying any new activity can be fun and rewarding in itself, but it will take time, patience and discipline before you can master Zentangle art. Do not expect to be good at this right away because it will take time, maybe even years, before you can do this without thinking about it.

For those who want to create zentangle art, there is no shortcut around the need for practice. The best thing about zentangle art is that even though you may feel clumsy when you first start doing this, with every attempt you get closer and closer to mastering the different strokes involved in creating these images.*

I was recently asked by a reader what she should do if she loved the Zentangle method but wasn’t good at drawing. I told her not to be dismayed. I said that Zentangle is not about drawing, it’s about creating a structured process of looking, moving and seeing.

If you can’t draw well, you’ll never become a Zentangle Artist because that is defined by being able to create beautiful drawings, which have a certain look and feel.

But you don’t have to be able to draw well in order to create lovely tangles. You just need to be willing to shift your perception and learn a set of techniques that will enable you to draw without drawing, in other words.

I’m not saying this is easy (it isn’t) but once you embrace the idea that you can create visual art without drawing, the possibilities open up for you. It’s all about how you use the pen and how you move it on the tile or paper. That is what gives your work its zen quality and its structure or rhythm. It also makes it different from my work or anyone else’s work because we all approach our art differently.

Once you accept the idea that good Zentangle art doesn’t require good drawing skills

I would like to share the advice I give to people who contact me and ask if they can be Zentangle artists.

I always say yes, you can be a zentangle artist, but it is not as easy as it looks. First, you have to have drawing talent and enjoy drawing. Second, you have to have time to practice. Third, you need to learn how to use a pen and how to draw tangles—that takes time too.

Fourth, you need patience. It takes awhile for the desire to create something beautiful on paper and the ability to do so come together in your hands. But when it does happen, it is magical!

So if you just want to try zentangle art because it looks fun or you think it would be a cool thing to do while you are waiting at the doctor’s office or sitting at the airport or beach, don’t bother with it. It really isn’t easy. Besides that, there are thousands of people who already do this; why would someone buy your work? You could spend that same time learning how to draw with colored pencils instead. Most people don’t get far with zentangle art because they don’t put in the practice time needed to become good at it. They

The Skills You Need to Create Zentangle Art:

To create zentangle art you need to be able to do the following things:

I am not a professional artist or teacher. I have no art training, no college degree and no teaching credential. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, but never considered myself to be an artist until I discovered Zentangle in 2009. The instant I saw the art, was able to replicate it, and see positive results from my efforts, I knew that this was what I had been searching for all my life.

The most important thing you need to know if you want to learn to create Zentangle art is how to draw [1] . If you can’t draw a line that doesn’t wobble or a circle that isn’t lopsided, then it will be difficult for you to learn because the Zentangle style is based on basic shapes. And if you are not able to hold a pencil or pen properly, then learning will be even more difficult because your tool is the key component in creating this technique.

If you aren’t already adept at drawing and holding a pencil or pen, purchase some inexpensive sketchbooks and practice every day until these basic fundamentals become second nature. You may also want to invest in some instructional books on drawing or invest in an online class such as Udemy’s “Pencil Drawing for Beginners”

While I’ve been teaching Zentangle classes, I have had a growing sense of the zentangle “lifestyle.” I’ve seen how it influences people’s lives and careers. There are two reasons that explain why many people become addicted to Zentangle. The first is that it leads to greater creativity. The second is that it leads to relaxation.

Creativity and relaxation sound like a great combination for anyone who wants to make their life better. So what’s the problem? That’s where this blog comes in! My goal is to help you figure out if Zentangle is right for you. I want to help you answer if this is a hobby or a business or both—and what that means for your life.

Trying out Zentangle may be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, because it will change your life in so many ways. Will it change your life in ways you can control? Or will it control your life? Can you have the creativity and relaxation without letting a zentangle obsession creep into every part of your existence? As much as I love zentangle, I don’t want anyone else to suffer from its addictive properties like I did!

Zentangle is a very easy, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful art. It doesn’t take much time, the supplies are inexpensive, and you can create the art anywhere you have a few minutes to spare.

Because Zentangle is so easy to learn, many people decide they would like to try creating their own Zentangle designs. But it’s important to keep in mind that just because you CAN create your own Zentangle designs, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you SHOULD.

Some people find that creating their own Zentangle designs doesn’t give them the same sense of accomplishment that they get from following a pre-designed Zentangle tile. Other people find that creating their own Zentangle tiles may be more rewarding for them in the long run than copying someone else’s patterns and techniques. Still other people find it much easier to create their own designs than follow someone else’s patterns. There are many factors to consider before deciding if creating your own Zentangle tiles is right for you.*