I have
been a doodler since childhood and still meditate to this day. When one is presented with the ability to
combine both, it is an empowering experience.
Individuals
of all ages are capable of drawing Zentangles.
One can begin with a simple spiral and complete the section by repeating
the spiral design, similar to the fractal repetition of a sunflower, and then
go on by adding repetitious curves, lines, shading, etc. In other words, the skies the limit.
Design
Originals has published a bevy of wonderful books covering the subject
“Zentangles.” This art form and method
was created by Rick Roberts & Maria Thomas.
The “Zen” is defined as a meditative state. Maria began by drawing background patterns on
a manuscript. She stated that during the
process, she experienced a tremendous sense of well being and ability to focus
her energy to the task at hand. She
shared this powerful sensation with Rick and thus “Zentangle” was created.
As I
viewed many of the patterns so beautifully presented in “The Beauty of
Zentangle,” I thought of the wonderful illustrated manuscripts created by the
monks hundreds of centuries ago. I’m
sure they experienced an exceptional feeling of self-discovery upon the
execution and completion of their work.
I
marveled at the beauty of the forms and the serenity it must have provided each
of the artisans whose work was presented in this book. Design Originals, an Imprint of Fox Chapel
Publishing provides us all with a myriad of books on this subject so one can
begin a wonderful new journey of creativity and meditation.
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