1. Starting on an 11 in x 11 in piece of paper (about 28 cm x 28 cm) cut from a art block of acid-free paper, I have the circle drawn in first using a template. Then I put in some curves. I like to start with my artist mark as I am a bit vain I suppose. If it does not turn out nicely I start all over again.
2. This is a close up of the design that I want to put in this segment of the zentangle. I have a preference for circles which explain why I use a circle frame instead of a rectangle one.
I put in circles and then divide each of the larger circles into 5 segments to guide me in the next step.
3. I draw in extra lines on each of the segments and put a kind of beat in each
filling up as much of the space as possible.
4. The spaces behind each bead is then coloured in red.
5. The smaller circles are filled with concentric circles in turquoise and the background
coloured in black to contrast the red and turquoise with the black.
6. The segment enclosing the first segment is filled with curves with auras
and broken up into smaller segments.
7. This is a close up of the patterns that I am putting into the green areas.
8. I thought orange would help to bring out the green circles (which also have auras
- I use auras or shadows a lot in my zentangles.
I have also added another pattern which is inspired by the mocha tangle,
interspersed with pearls or balls (these are another of my favourite additions).
9. The other segments are filled in the same way. I do not plan the patterns beforehand as I want things to be spontaneous. I do however, have patterns that I use repeatedly and whatever comes to mind at the moment will be used.
Since I am experimenting with colours, the idea is to
have the colours contrasting and non-clashing at the same time.
10. The final product is shown above.
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