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This post shares my favorite Zentangle art lessons that are perfect for back to school or anytime throughout the year. I have taught the Zentangle method from 5th-12th grade and I love the individualized results.

“Back to school” are my three least favorite words in combination. I love school and I truly love teaching, but as soon as I see the school supplies hitting the stores my anxiety increases. It is so much effort starting a new school year! I am always hit with the emotional and physical stress at the start of August while re-setting up my classroom. Do I even remember how to teach?!

Once I rip off the bandaid and finish that first workday, I feel relieved that my hibernated teacher self does remember the ropes. I truly believe the first few days of school set the tone for the entire semester/year/quarter. First impressions are essential, and students observe everything like hawks. Or as I like to imagine, velociraptors checking the electric fence for weak spots. (#90skid). If you are new to teaching, I highly recommend the book The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher . Don’t let the outdated images or the author’s name throw you off. These strategies are timeless and very effective.

Another Year, Another Zentangle!

Zentangles are such a great starting point in an art class. It helps me understand my students abilities and personalities while giving me a structured and safe lesson to break in my classroom expectations. Students can feel successful trying out the basics for the first time, or create really impressive designs unique to their own style.

The Zentangle method is the peaceful style of drawing using structures patterns. Zentangle.com is an amazing resource with quite an artistic community. I usually have students use simpler or more organic patterns, but this is an amazing resource.

My favorite way to use a Zentangle is as a sketchbook cover. It gives students ownership of their sketchbook (we use them daily) and also gives them a feel for my classroom vibe. It is a great way to introduce a rubric and the discussion of how art is graded in an academic setting. You mean you can’t just draw what you want in art class?!?

Initial Zentangle Sketchbook Cover

This classroom ready tutorial shows the basics of created patterns using a pen. I’m using micron pens, but I’ve done this a million times with fine point Sharpies. The results are bold and students feel like they’re using a nice material from the start. They can be a tad expensive, but I think the results are worth it after trying ballpoint pens one semester.

We also use clear packing tape to attach them to their sketchbook covers. I found this to be more cost effective and less work than individually laminating each one. I prefer to give tasks to my students, not spend hours after school wrestling with the laminator. If students don’t have sketchbooks you can make small ones easily with some folded paper and a few staples. Binders also work well for notes and handouts.

Value Scale Hand Zentangle

Value is one of my favorite elements to explore with students. I love how this Value Scale Hand Zentangle allows students to explore creating areas of dark and light and mark making. It’s a great way to explore hatching, cross hatching and scumbling while allowing room for creativity.

I like to use hands to organize the composition because they are readily available and interesting, but also not intimidating. This can be simplified for lower levels or you could set your value scale expectations high for the older or more advanced students. It definitely is a more dynamic way to practice pen techniques than an old fill in the blanks handout.

Watercolor Drip Zentangle

This may be the Zentangle art lesson I am most excited about this year! After teaching at the intermediate level for six years, I am moving back to high school and will be teaching AP Art for the first time. I taught in the IB programme years ago, but it has been quite some time since I have taught a college level course.

This will be such a fun way to explore and create with a new batch of students the first few days of art class. I love the colorful watercolor drips, I think they create fun pops of color along with organic organization. This would also be a great method to include in all level classes and have the paper on hand for a substitute or early finishers. This zentangle art lesson is 100% doable in elementary, middle and the high school setting and I plan on doing some in my personal sketchbook as well.

Animal Zentangle

This animal zentangle requires to level up their drawing skills and create Zentangle patterns within the shape of an animal (or whatever!). Students can keep it simple like turtle shells, butterflies and zoomed in animal faces; or they can challenge themselves with a more detailed animal like a horses and giraffes.

I love doing this over watercolor paper because it elevates the finished product and I try and include as many mixed media experiences as possible. Public school schedules are quick with short class periods and I love including multiple techniques in one lesson.

I created these backgrounds using watercolor washes like in this tutorial , minus the salt. I felt the salt texture was a little distracting for the scale of this drawing, but on a larger piece of paper I think it would be beautiful.

Zentangle Art Lessons Perfect For Substitutes

Once students have created one zentangle, they can create them forever. That means if you teach this early in the semester, you have stress free emergency sub lessons ready to go! These can both be done with pencils or colored pencils if you don’t love the idea of leaving sharpies or fine point pens with a substitute.

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Do you have favorite zentangle art lessons? What are your favorite lessons to teach at the start of a new year? I’d love to hear from you!

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Zentangle Reflections

October 12, 2018 8 Comments

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Middle School students explore the mindfulness of Zentangle, the benchmarks for math, and the elements of line and texture in this Zentangle Reflections art lesson. This project covers Common Core Standards for Math for grade 6 which can be found at the end of the lesson.

Grade Level

6th, 7th, 8th Grade – The examples in this lesson are made by 7th graders.

In this Zentangle Reflections Art Lesson, students will design a Zentangle drawing creating positive and negative space using the silhouette of an animal or leaf.

2 60 min lessons

Ultra Fine Sharpie Marker – Sharpie 37101PP Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 1 Count
Black Construction Paper – SunWorks Heavyweight Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Black, 100 Sheets
White Construction Paper – SunWorks Heavyweight Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, White, 100 Sheets
Glue Stick – Elmer’s Glue Stick (E4062) (7 sticks)

Inspiration/Artist

I was inspired to create this lesson from this site: Click Here

Instruction with Questions

Before you begin this lesson, print out images from clip art. I used animals or leaves for this project to showcase items in Autumn. However, you could use just about any shape. For instance, I have done this lesson using sharks, unicorn heads, converse shoes, butterflies, and a t-rex. I like to think about what middle school students may be interested in and go from there. The sky is the limit! Students will choose from these images to create their mirror image. Click Here

Today, students will review what they know about Line, Texture, and Patterns.

Ask students what they already may know about zentangle or even more simply, about doodling. Do they doodle? Why? When? Where? How?

Next, define Line, texture, and pattern in a more formal way:

Zentangle:

The following ideas were found on psychologytoday.com..

Zentangle® is known to many artists and craftivistas as a way to create structured designs through drawing various patterns. Basically, it’s a specific way to draw images, most often in black pen on white paper.”
(It) has become an international phenomenon that now has applications in stress reduction, education, therapy and even motivational training.
The basic principles involved are as old as the history of art. It includes ritual [a core practice in ancient and contemporary arts] and mirrors the symbols, designs and patterns of numerous cultures [Mayan, Maori, Celtic, and American Indian, for example]
It’s Self-Soothing
It’s Simple
It Teaches How to Own Mistakes
It Reinforces “Aimlessness.” – Stay in the creative process and moment

Line: A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in space . It is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length. Lines often define the edges of a form . Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, straight or curved, thick or thin.

Texture: texture refers to the way an object feels to the touch or looks as it may feel if it were touched., pattern: repetition refers to one object or shape repeated; pattern is a combination of elements or shapes repeated in a recurring and regular arrangement., negative and positive space.

Another important component of this lesson is the use of positive and negative space. Here is a great video to help explore and teach this concept. The main difference between negative and positive space depends on the area of interest. They actually work together. For this lesson, I refer to the Zentangle areas as positive space.

Next, hand out a worksheet with a variety of these. There are many worksheets you can use just by googling Zentangle. Here is a great one from www.instructables.com. Click Here. I print out a copy of this for the students for reference.

I recommend allowing them to practice at least four different zentangle elements on a practice paper before they begin their final project. Have them even create a few areas so they can create their designs alongside one another. This will also help them prepare for the final project.

Give students the worksheet, a half sheet of white construction paper, and a fine tip Sharpie Marker. No pencils. Gasp!

Instruct them to create 6-8 “areas” that are random by drawing lines from one side of the paper to the other.

Show students that each area will hold one Zentangle pattern. Using sharpie only, ask them to begin by choosing one area, and one zentangle pattern to create and repeat. Remind them about how effective it can be when they allow a pattern to go off of the page.

While they are creating these sections on the half sheet of paper, call a few students aside at a time, and have them choose from a selection of shapes. (I chose animals and a leaf to represent autumn) In a window, have them trace around the silhouette of the shape onto a new white paper.

The student cuts out the shape from the white paper. This shape is traced onto a half sheet of black construction paper. Once it is traced, they cut out the shape.

Once the half sheet of paper is filled in completely with a Zentangle, students use the white cut out shape from day one and draw Zentangle patterns on it. The Zentangle does not need to match the half sheet paper Zentangle. Instead, it can be a new set of patterns and lines. So there is a white half sheet with patterns and a separate cut out form like an owl, that has patterns on it as well.

Give the students a 9×12 size black piece of construction paper. This is the base. Choose which side that the white half sheet “Zentangle” will be glued onto.

Students should arrange their papers and review them before gluing anything down. It really depends on which side of their animal they drew their Zentangle. Half of the paper can be glued onto the left or right side of the black paper. So, ask them to experiment to see what makes the most sense.

Glue the half sheet to the black paper. Finally, they glue the Zentangle form to black side and the black form to the Zentangle side.

Check out these finished Zentangle Reflections Art Lesson pieces!

Common Core Standards

6th grade – math – the number system.

Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.

6. Understand a rational number as a point on the number line. Extend number line diagrams and coordinate axes familiar from previous grades to represent points on the line and in the plane with negative number coordinates.

b. Understand signs of numbers in ordered pairs as indicating locations in quadrants of the coordinate plane; recognize that when two ordered pairs differ only by signs, the locations of the points are related by reflections across one or both axes.

Check out more lessons like this one in my Best of Autumn and Fall Art Lessons for Kids post: Click Here

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October 7, 2021 at 2:16 pm

Hi, I love this project and want to do it with my students. However, the instructions are not exactly clear to me, specifically Day 2 the second half of the first sentence.

October 8, 2021 at 4:58 am

I made updates to “Day 2.” I appreciate you reaching out for clarification. Please check it out and read all of day two and see if it makes sense now. Please feel free to reach out again if it is still unclear.

October 27, 2021 at 1:15 pm

Thank you very much! The instructions are easier to understand. We did the project with 7th-10th graders with amazing results. Excellent project! I can’t wait to do it again.

October 27, 2021 at 10:31 pm

I really appreciate this feedback. Thank you for supporting the arts!

February 23, 2022 at 2:44 pm

Hello! I am currently filling the position of a long term art substitute, but as someone who has no art background, it tends to be a bit difficult at times. I love this concept and am trying to incorporate it into a positive/negative space lesson. However, I am totally not understanding the full concept. I read that positive space is the “subject” of the piece and negative is everything around it. In that sense, I can see the squirrel being the positive space in both “halves”. However, when I look at the definition being that positive is the area of interest and negative space is the empty space, I am totally lost. In that sense, I see the Zentangled squirrel and the Zentangled background both as the positive spaces. Do you have any clarifications or ways that I can better understand this concept? Thank you so much!

February 24, 2022 at 6:13 pm

I am so glad that you reached out! This can be a tricky concept. The main difference between negative and positive space depends on the area of interest. They actually work together. The attached video at the end of this message explains it best. For this project, I believe they work equally. When I teach it, I refer to the Zentangle areas as the positive space. I hope this helps. Please feel free direct message me for further support in your substitute position. I work with professional development with teachers, too. [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Wx8vDsXuI

July 30, 2022 at 12:40 pm

Thank you for sharing! 🙂

August 3, 2022 at 6:09 pm

Awesome! Glad you liked it. Let me know if you need further support.

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A zentangle is an unplanned and structured pattern usually created on small square tiles in black and white. The patterns are called tangles. You can make a tangle with one or a combinations of dots, lines, curves etc. Zentangle art can be very relaxing because there is no pressure to focus on the end result.

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Zentangle in the Classroom

Zentangle art is an excellent addition to any classroom because it promotes focus, creativity, and relaxation. Here’s how you can incorporate it into your art lessons:

Introduce Zentangle: Begin with a brief introduction to Zentangle, including its history and basic principles. Show examples of finished Zentangle art.
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Provide Guidance: As students work on their Zentangle projects, offer guidance and encouragement. Remind them that there are no mistakes in Zentangle—each line and pattern is part of the creative process.
Showcase Student Work: Create a display of finished Zentangle projects in the classroom or school hallway. This can boost student confidence and inspire others.

Zentangle for Different Age Groups

Zentangle can be adapted for various age groups, making it a versatile art form for any classroom.

Young Kids (Grades K-2): Simplify the patterns and provide larger spaces for tangles. Focus on basic shapes and lines.
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Middle School (Grades 6-8): Allow for more creativity and individual expression. Challenge kids with intricate patterns and the incorporation of color.
High School (Grades 9-12): Encourage advanced kids to create their own patterns and explore Zentangle-inspired art forms like Zendalas or Zentangle-inspired mandalas.

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Welcome to our dive into the world of Zentangle, where art meets mindfulness. This unique art form is not just about creating intricate designs; it’s about finding a moment of peace and creativity in your daily hustle.

In this article, we’ll cover the essentials: what Zentangle is, its origins, and why it’s gaining popularity as a form of artistic meditation. We’ll also guide you step-by-step through creating your first Zentangle piece. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, Zentangle is all about enjoying the journey of creation, one stroke at a time. Let’s get started and see where these simple lines take us!

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A word about ZentangleÂ® ““ It is a technique invented by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas; please click here to see the official Zentangle site to read and learn more about it.

50+ zentangle art ideas.

Nature Patterns : Use Nature drawing ideas and patterns inspired by leaves, waves, rain, etc.

Mandala Zentangle : Start from the center and work your way outward.

Animal Zentangle : Create an outline drawing of an animal silhouette filled with intricate patterns.

Faces : Draw a portrait and use Zentangle patterns for hair or facial features.

Zentangle Feathers : Elongated patterns resembling bird feathers.

Alphabet Zentangle : Create each letter with intricate designs.

Floral Fantasy : Combining flowers with Zentangle patterns.

Galaxy Inspiration : Stars, planets, and cosmic patterns.

Geometric Zentangle : Circles, triangles, and squares filled with patterns.

Mountain & Scenery : A zentangle landscape filled with patterned details.

Butterfly Patterns : Butterfly wings filled with intricate designs.

Dreamcatcher Zentangle : An intricately designed dreamcatcher.

Zentangle Owls : Using patterns to give the owl’s feathers texture.

Underwater Theme : Fish, corals, and underwater scenes.

Abstract Faces : Expressive faces using Zentangle patterns for emotions.

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Footprint Patterns : Shoes or footprints made entirely of patterns.

Fruits Zentangle : Everyday fruits turned into intricate designs.

Zentangle Quilt : Design squares like a patchwork quilt.

Hot Air Balloon : A floating balloon filled with designs.

Cityscape : Skyline or specific buildings filled with patterns.

Zentangle Trees : Trees where every leaf or branch is a new design.

Steampunk Style : Gears, clocks, and Victorian motifs.

Zodiac Signs : Each zodiac sign reinvented with Zentangle.

Musical Instruments : Guitars, violins, etc., filled with patterns.

Tribal Fusion : Combining tribal patterns with Zentangle designs.

Bird’s Nest : Eggs and nests filled with intricate designs.

Seashell Collection : Various seashells, each with unique patterns.

Book & Literature : Famous book covers or characters in Zentangle.

Dragon & Mythical Creatures : Fantasy creatures made more mystical.

Microscopic Patterns : Patterns inspired by what’s seen under a microscope.

Footwear Designs : Shoes, sandals, or boots with Zentangle detailing.

Patterns in Motion : Swirls, twists, and flowing patterns.

Origami & Zentangle : Folded paper patterns.

Carnival Masks : Masks inspired by various cultures.

Starry Night : Night skies, shooting stars, and constellations.

Seasonal Zentangle : Patterns inspired by different seasons.

Insects & Bugs : Spiders, beetles, or butterflies filled with designs.

Travel & Landmarks : Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty in Zentangle.

Abstract Emotions : Express emotions using abstract patterns.

Mermaid & Sea Creatures : Fantastical underwater beings.

Garden Fantasy : Plants, flowers, and critters in a garden scene.

Solar System : Planets and stars in intricate designs.

Arctic Animals : Penguins, seals, and polar bears in Zentangle.

Patterns of Time : Hourglasses, watches, and sundials.

Celebration & Festivals : Fireworks, lanterns, and festive motifs.

Kitchen Utensils : Forks, spoons, and knives in Zentangle style.

Rainforest : Parrots, monkeys, and jungle scenery.

Castle & Fairy-tale : Castles, unicorns, and fairy-tale elements.

Patterns of Sound : Musical notes, waves, and frequency lines.

Mystical Elements : Crystals, potions, and magical symbols.

Sports & Activities : Bicycles, skates, or basketballs in patterns.

Remember, Zentangle art is all about flowing with creativity, and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. Use these ideas as a starting point and let your imagination run wild!

Understanding Zentangle Art

If you’re looking for a relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images, then creating repetitive patterns through the Zentangle art form might be just what you need. This art form is all about drawing structured patterns, or tangles, using combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves, and orbs. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art.

Zentangle-inspired art is a non-representational form of art, which means that it doesn’t try to depict anything from the real world. Instead, it’s an abstract art form that’s all about exploring patterns and shapes. When you create a Zentangle, you’re not trying to create a specific image or object. Instead, you’re creating a unique work of art that’s all your own.

One of the great things about Zentangle art is that it’s easy to learn. You don’t need any special skills or artistic talent to get started. All you need is a piece of paper, a pencil, and a black pen. You can create a Zentangle on any size paper, but it’s typically done on a 3 ½” x 3 ½” paper “tile”. The small size allows for a work of art that can be completed in a relatively short period of time.

History of Zentangle Art

Zentangle Art is a unique form of art that involves drawing structured patterns, usually in black and white, on a small piece of paper. This art form was developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in January 2003. The Zentangle Method was created as a way to help people relax, focus, and be present in the moment.

The Zentangle Method is based on the idea that anyone can create beautiful art by breaking it down into simple steps. This method is timeless and can be used by anyone, regardless of their age or skill level. The Zentangle Method has been used in schools, hospitals, and community centers around the world to help people relax and focus.

Zentangle Method Explained

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy Zentangling, as it’s designed for anyone who can hold a pen. The method emphasizes the process of creating, not the outcome, and there are no mistakes in Zentangle.

To start, you’ll need a few simple tools:

3.5″ x 3.5″ paper tile
Black pen with a fine tip

Follow these steps:

Gratitude and Appreciation: Begin by setting an intention and clearing your mind.
Border: Draw a light square border around the edges of your tile.
String: Inside the border, draw a light curvy line to create sections.
Tangle: Fill each section with repetitive patterns.
Shade: Add depth to your art by shading with a pencil.
Initial and Date: Name your tile to make it truly your own.

The Philosophy Behind Zentangle

The philosophy of Zentangle revolves around the idea of embracing imperfection, appreciating the present moment, and becoming absorbed in the process of creation. One key aspect of Zentangle is its meditative quality, as the repetitive drawing of patterns can induce a state of relaxed focus. This enables you to let go of stress and enjoy the art-making process more fully.

Following the Zentangle Method can provide numerous benefits, such as:

Increasing focus and creativity
Enhancing self-esteem through accomplishment
Reducing stress and anxiety

As you practice Zentangle, remember that it’s not about the destination, but the journey of creation itself. Allow yourself to become immersed in the process, and your Zentangle art will become a reflection of your inner calm and creativity.

Zentangle Art Supplies

Zentangle drawing is all about creating intricate patterns and designs using simple materials.

Here are the materials required for Zentangle art that will help you get started with the drawing process:

The Zentangle Method encourages using fine printmaking paper to use as a foundation for Zentangles. It should be plain white, unlined paper. Cut your square paper into a 3.5″ square piece. Handmade or textured paper is fine, as long as it doesn’t have patterns.

A black pen is the most commonly used pen for Zentangle art. You can use any pen that produces a fine line, such as a Micron pen or a Sakura Pigma pen. These pens come in different sizes, so choose one that you are comfortable with.

Graphite pencil is required for shading and blending. A simple No. 2 school pencil will suffice, although you may want to eventually upgrade to a sketching pencil set depending on how much you enjoy shading your tangles. The Staedtler Mars Lumograph and Derwent Graphic Pencil sets are both under $10 quality sketching pencil sets that will more than meet your shading needs.

Other materials you can use for Zentangle art include colored pens, markers, and pencils. These can be used to add color and depth to your designs. You can also use blending tools like tortillons or blending stumps to create smooth gradients.

Using black ink is recommended for Zentangle art, but it’s not a requirement. You can use other colors as well, but black ink creates a bold and striking effect that is unique to Zentangle art.

Zentangle for Beginners

If you’re a beginner, don’t worry! Zentangle is an accessible art form for all skill levels. Start by taking a few deep breaths and feeling gratitude and appreciation for your supplies and the opportunity to create. Next, you’ll create corner dots and connect them with a light pencil line to form a border. Inside this border, draw a string – a light, abstract shape – which will serve as the foundation for your tangles.

Basic Zentangle Patterns

As a beginner, begin with some simple shapes and patterns to get a feel for the Zentangle technique. Here are a few basic tangle ideas to help you get started:

Circles : Draw small overlapping circles, filling up the section.
Squares : Create a checkerboard pattern with alternating filled and empty squares.
Triangles : Draw several triangles next to each other, then rotate and repeat.

As you become more comfortable with these basic patterns, feel free to explore more complex tangle designs and let your creativity take flight. The more you practice, the more amazing and intricate your Zentangle art will become. Enjoy the process, and remember, there’s no wrong way to create your Zentangle masterpiece!

The Art of Tangling

Creating your first tangle.

To begin creating your first tangle, you’ll need the right supplies. Use a square piece of plain white, unlined paper, preferably around 3.5 inches in size. Now, let’s start with the basics of tangle art:

Dots : Lightly place a small dot in each corner of your paper square.
Borders : Connect the dots with thin, straight lines.
Drawing a String : In your bordered square, draw a random, curvy line that divides the space into sections.
Tangle Patterns : Fill each section you created with different structured patterns, also known as “tangles.” Make use of dots, lines, curves, S-curves, and orbs to create these patterns.
Shading : Add depth to your tangle art by shading some areas using a light pencil.

Remember, the beauty of Zentangle lies in its simplicity. There are no strict rules or mistakes in this art form. Just enjoy the process and see what unique patterns emerge.

Advanced Techniques and Patterns

As you become more comfortable with the Zentangle method, you can start exploring advanced techniques and patterns. Here are a few tips to enhance your tangle art:

Variations : Modify the basic elements of Zentangle – dots, lines, curves, and orbs – to create your unique patterns.
Incorporating Textures : Experiment with textures by using handmade or textured paper for your tangles.
Combining Tangles : Integrate multiple Zentangle patterns for more intricate designs.

Here’s a step-by-step example of an advanced Zentangle pattern:

Draw a circle in the center of your square.
Divide the circle into multiple segments using straight lines.
Fill each segment with a different Zentangle pattern.
Add shading to create a 3D effect.

As you continue to practice, your tangle art will become more refined and complex. Remember, Zentangle is meant to be a relaxing and therapeutic process, so enjoy the journey!

Finding Flow Through Zentangle

Meditation and mindfulness.

Zentangling is a unique combination of art and meditation, allowing you to tap into a state of flow while engaging in this relaxing and focus driven activity. As you begin to draw intricate patterns, your mind shifts into a zen state that promotes both mindfulness and a sense of calm. Some users describe Zentangle as an artistic meditation , where each stroke of the pen helps quiet the noise of everyday life.

One way to practice mindfulness during Zentangle is by focusing on your breath. Try synchronizing your drawing motions with deep, relaxing breaths, allowing your thoughts to drift away as you immerse yourself in the creative process. This can enhance your well-being and further support a meditative state.

Therapeutic Benefits of Zentangling

Engaging in Zentangle has been known to provide several therapeutic benefits that can promote healing and overall mental health. Many individuals find that this art form serves as a powerful tool to relieve stress and foster a sense of accomplishment.

Here are some key benefits you may experience from Zentangling:

Improved confidence: By creating beautiful patterns, you can develop a sense of pride and accomplishment, improving your self-esteem.
Increased focus and concentration: The intricate nature of Zentangle patterns requires a level of attention that can translate to improvements in other areas of your life.
Enhanced problem-solving skills: Experimenting with different shapes and designs can sharpen your ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions.
Emotional regulation: The calming effects of Zentangle can help you manage emotions such as anxiety, anger, or sadness.

Steps to Create Zentangle Art

Creating Zentangle art is an easy and relaxing way to express your creativity. Here are some simple steps to get started:

Gather your supplies. You will need a fine black pen, a pencil, a tortillon or blending stump, and a square piece of paper called a tile. You can buy pre-cut tiles or cut your own from high-quality paper.
Draw a border around the edge of your tile using your pencil. This will help you stay within the boundaries of your design.
Create a string. This is a light pencil line that divides your tile into sections. You can make it any shape you like, such as a spiral, a square, or a zigzag.
Start to draw your tangles. A tangle is a simple, repetitive pattern that you can fill your sections with. You can find inspiration for tangles online or create your own. Don’t worry about making mistakes – there are no mistakes in Zentangle art!
Shade your tangles. Using your tortillon or blending stump, add shading to your tangles to give them depth and dimension. This is where your design really starts to come to life.
Continue to fill in your sections with tangles and shading until your tile is complete. You can create as many tiles as you like and combine them into a larger piece of art.

Beyond the Basics

Incorporating zentangle in other art forms.

After mastering the basic Zentangle patterns, you can begin to explore how to incorporate this art form into other creative mediums. Zentangle can be used to enhance your overall creativity and add a unique touch to various art styles. For example, consider incorporating Zentangle patterns into your watercolor paintings, acrylic artwork, or even mixed media pieces. The possibilities for combining Zentangle with other art forms are limitless, so let your imagination run wild.

Here are some ideas on how to combine Zentangle with other artistic mediums:

Sketching: Add texture and dimension to your pencil sketches by incorporating Zentangle patterns in the background or within your subject matter.
Collage: Include Zentangle patterns in your collages, either by drawing directly onto the paper or by incorporating patterned paper.
Ceramics: Embellish pottery with Zentangle patterns before firing for a creative and personalized touch.

Creating a Personal Zentangle Style

Developing a personal Zentangle style can transform your artwork and make it truly unique. To create your own style, experiment with different patterns , contrast , and dimensions . Remember, life is an art form and your personal style should represent your individuality.

Here are a few tips for developing a personal Zentangle style:

Start by mastering the basic patterns. As you become more comfortable with them, add your own variations.
Explore different line widths and shading techniques to add contrast and dimension to your designs.
Look for inspiration in everyday objects, nature, or other artists’ work. Adapt these elements to your own style.
Practice regularly to refine your skills and gain further insights into your artistic preferences.

By following these tips and experimenting with different approaches, you will continually evolve as an artist and develop a Zentangle style that reflects your own unique creativity.

Doodling with Zentangle Art for Kids

Zentangle art is a great way to encourage your child to doodle. Doodling can help improve focus and reduce stress. It’s a great way to keep your child entertained during long car rides or while waiting for appointments. With zentangle art, your child can create beautiful designs while improving their motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the five elements of zentangles.

The five elements of Zentangles are dots, lines, curves, S-curves, and orbs. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art. You create tangles with combinations of these five elements.

What is the rule of Zentangle?

The rule of Zentangle is that there are no mistakes in Zentangle art. Every stroke you make is part of the art, and there is no need to erase or start over. If you make a “mistake,” you can incorporate it into the design or simply move on and create a new pattern.

What is the difference between doodle art and Zentangle art?

While both doodle art and Zentangle art involve creating patterns and designs, there are some key differences between the two. Doodle art is often random and unplanned, while Zentangle art is structured and intentional. Zentangle art is also often created on a specific size of paper called a “tile,” while doodle art can be created on any surface.

How can Zentangle art be used for therapy?

Zentangle art can be used as a form of therapy to help reduce stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The meditative nature of Zentangle art can help you focus your thoughts and calm your mind. It can also help improve your hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

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The 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method: A Tutorial

I am often asked, “What are the rules for creating Zentangle art?"

I always reply with a cheeky response, “have fun!” I know this is not the answer they are hoping for, but the truth is, there really are no rules. There are 8 guiding steps that provide structure. These 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method give you a clear and accessible foundation for creating beautiful art and experiencing all the benefits that this method has to offer. Once you have a solid foundation to start on, there is room for exploration and evolution, but you are always supported by those introductory steps. Today we are going back to basics and taking a moment to savor the 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method . In this lesson, we slow down and work deliberately through the 8 foundational steps and explore the roots of the Zentangle Method. If you are journaling along with us, I hope you are feeling energized by the focus on gratitude in last week’s blog. Many of you shared in the comments how practicing every day gratitude lifts your moods and spirits. This week, leave a spot on one of your pages for the tile we are working on today (or tangle directly in your journal!). Reflect on the 8 Steps as a source of comfort and support. Note: as an homage to the lessons from the Original Kit DVD, this lesson has no sound/spoken instruction.

Upload your tile to the Zentangle Mosaic App with the hashtag #8Steps2024 and we will randomly select a user to receive a Zentangle surprise! To be entered into the drawing, please upload your tile by 12:00PM EST on January 22, 2024.

To learn more about the 20th Anniversary Journal Prompts, visit this page .

Thank you to everyone who shared your thoughts about Gratitude on our last blog. We have randomly selected Laurie Nielsen to receive an 8-Steps print. Please send your snail mail address to [email protected].

January 16, 2024 Julie Willand

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There isn’t any sound on this video.

Deb Stipp on February 20, 2024

I AM GLAD TO BE RE-CONNECTING TO THE WORLD OF “TANGLATION.” I WAS INTRODUCED TO THIS WORLD IN 2021 THROUGH A WOMEN’S CENTER. (I AM NOT SURE THE INSTRUCTOR WAS A CERTIFIED C.Z.T.) MY INTEREST HAS BEEN RE-KINDLED BY SEEING TANGLES ONLINE THROUGH “REELS” AND YOU TUBE VIDEOS. THESE HAVE INTRODUCED THE CONCEPT OF GRATITUDE AND RELEASING THAT WHICH DOES NOT SERVE YOU. THIS ADDS A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION TO THE PROCESS! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING 20 YEARS WITH YOU! SEVERAL VIDEOS I SEE MENTION THE 100 TANGLE CHALLENGE, OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. CAN YOU GIVE A BACKGROUND ON THIS IDEA? PERHAPS I WILL CONSIDER A 365 TANGLE CHALLENGE IN 2024!

Laurel Paulson-Pierce on February 01, 2024

Susanne Duesberg on January 23, 2024

ildica boyd on January 21, 2024

Relaxed this evening following Julie’s silent video with my Gratitude for Zentangle & I posted to Mosaic. I then viewed the video of Journals for the 3rd or 4th time this week. I’m motivated to work on my Journal/Tome that I started to collect all my Project Pack tiles in. I am also working on covers of a few Journals with my Gratitude & Appreciation for having started my Tangling journey in 2017.

Johnifer Baker CZT41 on January 17, 2024

Happy to celebrate the 20th Anniversary with this big community , the beauty of 8 steps of Zentangle Method … I would like to share with all of you that I did this tile a few minutes ago to calm my mind and the itchy ( urticaria hives ) afterwork & it works

Meritxell CZTEU04 on January 17, 2024

Kendra Page on January 17, 2024

Debbie Marie Smith on January 17, 2024

Carla Sheinkopf on January 16, 2024

Terri Y. on January 16, 2024

I wish we all would do more of this type of tangling.

Angie Gittles on January 16, 2024

It’s like a homecoming when I tangle in this fashion. Familiar and comfortable. No worrying the outcome, no preplanning, just going with the flow as the tangles take me. Thank you for grounding us as we explore all that Zentangle offers our hungry creativity.

Jacki Fry Brewer, CZT25 on January 16, 2024

Also, seeing this bigger kit gives me a serious case of the wants as my son used to say. That is gorgeous!

Kathy Y. on January 16, 2024

Mary Stayner on January 16, 2024

Gratitude and appreciation, both at the beginning of each workshop, and again at the end has always impressed on me such good feelings. Happy anniversary!

Mary Illana Perrin CZT on January 16, 2024

Mary Ellen Ziegler CZT33 on January 16, 2024

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High [9th-12th] Lesson Plan

Zentangle drawings, created on august 14, 2013 by me1issa08.

Students will use their knowledge of the elements and principles to create a unified and complete Zentangle drawing.

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juliegroth 08/20/2013 at 08:25am The files are all zipped and can't be opened. Any suggestions?

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PaigeeHuff12 09/14/2015 at 06:21am Thank you for sharing this art activity! I think it is a great introduction to line for Art I.

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How to Get Started With Zentangle Patterns in the Classroom

An artful way to calm students down and focus their attention.

Zentangle patterns are unplanned, abstract, black-and-white art made up of beautiful patterns. According to the trademarked Zentangle Method, true Zentangles are always created on 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) square tiles and are always done in black ink on white paper. The process of creating a Zentangle is considered a form of “artistic meditation.” Its creation is celebratory.

Like meditation, the Zentangle Method is meant to feel freeing and healing. Students don’t need special tools or technology because Zentangle patterns are considered timeless, simply putting pen to paper. The Zentangle Method was invented by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. The two discovered that the act of drawing abstract patterns with a few basic rules was a meditative art form.

Why Try Zentangle Patterns in the Classroom?

They are relaxing.
They work for nonverbal journaling.
They can help with behavior modification and anger management.
They nurture and develop creative abilities.
They improve eye/hand coordination.
They increase attention span and ability to concentrate.
They foster problem-solving skills.

A Simple Starter Activity for Zentangle Patterns

What you need:.

Snake zentangle printable

What to do:

Give each student the printable provided and a thin, black Flair pen. Then have students draw a string— “A light curved line or squiggle that will lend structure to your design.” The line should divide the snake into sections in which students will next create patterns.
Create tangles. A tangle is a pattern drawn in pen along the contours of a string in one of the open spaces. Your students can draw a different pattern in each available space.

Once students are finished creating, showcase their beautiful Zentangle patterns in your classroom or hallway! Zentangle art is perfect to integrate into your classroom during downtime. Students can relax while building critical thinking skills. I invite you to try the Zentangle Method in your classroom!

Examples of mindfulness activities including journal writing and calm-down corner.

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Rhythm and Emphasis – Zentangle 3D Paper Sculpture

Principles of art rhythm & emphasis – zentangle paper sculpture.

Objectives : Students will use repeated multi-patterns with lines and shapes to create rhythm & visual movement. Use color contrast to create an emphasis area (focal point). Students will cut and manipulate the paper so that it has 3D form.

Art Vocabulary:

Elements: Line, Shape, Color
Principles: Emphasis, Rhythm, Movement, and Variety
Art History: Zentangles (a contemporary art movement)
Types of Line: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Zig-Zag and Curved
Types of Shapes: Geometric and Free-form or Organic
Lines and shapes can be used to create pattern.
Color in contrast to black and white can be used to emphasize an area in a piece of art.
Emphasis: makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts
Movement: creates the look or feeling of action and guides the viewers eye
Rhythm: a visual movement created by the repetition of the elements of art –pulls the eye along a path
Variety: concerned with differences or contrast of elements in an artwork
Unity: t he feeling of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.
Multi-Patterns : create new patterns based on combining several types of patterns.
Zentangles Zentangle is an art form that requires a pencil, pen, and paper and a relaxed focus on creating basic repeating patterns ( http://tanglingart.com/history-of-zentangle/ ). Zentangles are beautiful pieces of art that focus on pattern and design.

Activity #1: Pattern Worksheet

Project: Zentangle Pattern 3D Paper Sculpture

Medium: Sculpture

Genre: Non-Objective

Project Objectives: Students will use repeated multi-patterns with lines and shapes to create rhythm & visual movement. Use color contrast to create an emphasis area (focal point). Cut and sculpt the paper so that it has 3-dimensional form. Use one of your patterns to color the background

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Instructions:

Get 1 sheet of 12×18” white Tagboard paper.

Choose a few areas on the design to cut along the lines (this will help it form 3D).

Draw an outline with an extra thick sharpie around the sculpture leaving a slight border around it, then add more pattern on to the background.

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Art Lesson/Printable Assignment: Zentangle Tile

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My students love to Zentangle! This lesson has always been a great success!

This is my two-page printable art lesson and assignment on the concept of "Zentangle". It includes a brief description and history of the art form to discuss with students, full directions for an art project where students will create a "zentangle tile", step by step instructions for students to follow, and plenty of examples and inspiration.

I have used this project as a collaboration piece where all of my classes create a 5"x5" tile and we hang them all together to create a "zentangle quilt", but you can also do it individually and on a larger scale for more of a challenge.

This also makes a good sub lesson!

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The program includes 3 academic hours of practice a day.

Minimum enrollment requirement for all studio workshops is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another workshop, availability permitting, or having their payment refunded. Students may continue to apply to workshops even after the deadline and through the first day of the course.

The didactic educational programme targets different age groups, but since each student receives individual approach, the difficulty level of tasks is given according to the student’s age.

Maximum enrollment 10 students.

All the courses are conducted in English.

Duration of a course

Certification

Official Certificate is awarded to students after successful completion of a program of study.

Enrollment deadline

Enrollment is open during the overall academic year

Short-time courses

In order to guarantee the students the maximum satisfaction from Academy’s educational programs, we give the opportunity to join the course on the short-term basis, in order to evaluate the methodology and the quality of teaching. Students are absolutely free to choose the duration of study, starting from 1 week, and the time to begin. The following options of study are available:

Full-time study includes 6 academic hours a day.

Part-time study includes 6 academic hours a day.

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Summer courses

The intensive training course includes the deep immersion in the cultural historical environment of the Renaissance era with the academic program that teaches the fundamentals of drawing, painting, architecture, art history and philosophy. The didactic educational programme targets different age groups, but since each student receives individual approach, the difficulty level of tasks is given according to the student’s age.

The uniqueness of this developmental course is reached by the full immersion of the students in the historical surrounding, in this case, a medieval – Renaissance city. The connection of the method of academic education in the area of visual arts – achieved through centuries – with lectures, excursions and discussions, allows to reach wonderful results in the individual educational process. Practical classes of drawing and painting are conducted by professors who graduated from the most prestigious Art Academies in Russia. Art history lectures and excursions are lead by art historians who have 15 years of work experience in Italy. Such connection of practical learning of fundamentals of Russian classical art with benchmark standards of the Renaissance in the city of Florence constitutes the first cultural project in the history of educational programmes.

What will You study during the course?

Drawing class:

gives theoretical knowledge of a subject;

teaches how to apply the received knowledge and skill in practice;

teaches the linear-constructive drawing of shapes;

teaches how to illustrate a three-dimensional form on paper;

teaches to express the texture and materiality of the objects with different materials;

teaches the stages of work in drawing;

develops spacial perception, artistic and relative thinking;

educates the need of continuous self-development as an artistic individual;

encourages involvement in the heritage of national and worldwide art.

The classes are arranged in a methodical order from simple to complex, slowly becoming more difficult with higher requirements to the quality of work. Important part of study is a continuous accumulation of knowledge and skills, including technical skills. Educative program starts with an introductory conversation, acquaintance of the student with the subject with its goals and tasks, demonstration of materials required for the class (paper, eraser, graphite and other pencils, charcoal, sanguine, sepia, etc.).

Painting class:

develops the culture of visual perception of objects and surrounding phenomena;

teaches the aesthetical nature of painting, theoretical foundations of colour science, perspective, different painting techniques;

teaches how to perceive colour and how to transmit the volume of objects and the linear and aerial perspective with colour;

teaches to use painting tools, modeling the form with the consideration of its colour characteristics in relation to the space and lighting;

helps to acquire the spiritual, ciltural and cultural values, motivating the need to education, self-development and growth of personal qualities;

forms aesthetical perception of art.

Art History class:

gives the knowledge in fundamental stages of Art History development ;

teaches to recognize, analyse and compare the characteristic features of different art eras and correlate them with personal experience;

guarantees the primary knowledge of the role and meaning of Art in culture;

motivates both spiritual and ethical development of a person;

gives knowledge of fundamental concepts of Art;

gives knowledge of the main artistic schools of both Western European and Russian Art;

teaches to distinguish the main characteristics of each artistic style;

teaches to detect the expressive means used by the artists;

teaches to express the thought about the artistic creations of an artist in written and spoken language.

gives the knowledge about the rules of construction of an art form and the characteristics of its perception and realization;

contributes to the ability of transmitting the mood, the state of the colour solution in landscape, to combine different types of studies, sketches used for the composition works;

forms the skills of working in different techniques while executing genre drafts with a focus on details.

This subject requires skills of all art disciplines (drawing, painting, composition). Plein air constitutes a good school for further development of these skills. During the study students master technical tricks of work with different materials.

one week, ten days, two weeks, three weeks and one month.

Enrollment is open during the overall academic year.

Workshops and Masterclasses

The Academy organizes multiple workshops and masterclasses during the academic year, conducted by the leading instructors from the top artistic universities of Russia as well as the world-famous artists.

For the upcoming events program, please contact: [email protected]

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Study modes for the programs

Full-time study mode includes 6 academic hours per day from Monday to Friday

Part-time study mode includes 3 academic hours per day from Monday to Friday

Evening courses run from 17:00 until 19:45, from Monday - Friday

All the courses are conducted in English

Total amount of students in a group varies from 12 to a maximum of 15 people

S tudents receive individual attention

P rofessors regularly conduct Masterclasses and Workshops

Financial Aid

St. Petersburg Art Academy in Florence is committed to helping students, the most talented could have a 20% discount for the third and fourth academic years. Academy also gives a discount of 30% to large families and people with disabilities.

All of the disciplines are taught by the leading experienced instructors of the best russian High Schools, Institutions, Academies, Universities, specialized in figurative art.

Upon termination of a course students receive an official certificate of completion, and upon completing the full progam, students receive a diploma.

St. Petersburg Art Academy in Florence has a didactic office in a unique 15-th century Ridolfi Palace is located in the historic centre of Florence, in an easy reachable zone with the good infrastrutture, only in:

100 meters from Santo Spirito,

150 meters from Palazzo Pitti,

300 meters from Ponte Vecchio,

700 meters from Uffizi Gallery,

1 km from Santa Maria Novella railway station,

1,1 km from the Duomo Square and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Schedule of academic year

Fall semester: 1st of october - 21st of December

Winter semester: 9th of january - 20th March

Spring semester: 25th of march - 9th of June

How to apply

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application. If you are also applying for funding or will require a visa, then we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible. We may consider late applications if we have places available, but please contact the relevant Admissions Office for advice first.

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The Hidden History of St. Petersburg's Leningrad-Era Avant-Garde Architecture

Written by Strelka Magazine
Published on December 20, 2016

While Yekaterinburg’s avant-garde architecture is the city’s hallmark, and Moscow’s avant-garde is the subject of arguments, in Saint Petersburg the prominence of the style and its influence are somewhat harder to identify. Some researchers even suggest that the avant-garde is an “outcast” or a “non-existent style” here, and its presence in has remained largely unrecognized. Alexander Strugach sheds light on this phenomenon:

In Saint Petersburg , the avant-garde style is simply overshadowed by an abundance of Baroque, Modernist and Classical architecture, and is not yet considered an accomplished cultural heritage category. Meanwhile, gradual deterioration makes proving the cultural value of avant-garde buildings even more difficult.

In this article—written by Svetlana Kondratyeva and with p hotographs by Leonid Balanev —which originally appeared on Strelka Magazine , experts on the Russian avant-garde put forward ten of the most important examples in Saint Petersburg.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Leningrad architects designed unique buildings and complexes to developed the city’s own avant-garde schools and techniques. According to Margarita Shtiglits , one of the authors of Leningrad Avant-Garde Architecture , the Leningrad avant-garde was influenced by both Modernism and Neo-Classicism, and many buildings feature references to these styles. Close attention to the expressiveness of the selected form is another important detail. Strugach suggests that the formation of the Leningrad avant-garde had two major influences: the ideas of Suprematism developed by Kazemir Malevich and his disciples, alongside European architectural elements ushered in by Erich Mendelsohn. Nearly eighty buildings of that period have already been listed, but many more still demand protection.

Traktornaya Street and Narvskaya Housing Estate (1925-1935)

Location: Narvskaya Metro Station District

The Narvskaya metro station district is an avant-garde haven and a place where architectural experiments once took place. The first school in Soviet Leningrad was built here, as well as the first district council building, first housing estate and first large palace of culture. Architect Alexander Strugach points out that unlike many other locations, the Narvskaya metro district preserved its unique layout.

Lev Ilyin, a talented urban planner, proposed using a two-center system. The district is centered around two squares: a historic square near Narva Triumphal Arch and a new square near the Kirovsky district council. Later Ilyin developed his idea of a polycentric approach even further. He would go on to embed it into the Leningrad master plan, proposing the creation of a new city center around Moskovsky Avenue in addition to the existing historic center around Nevsky Avenue.

According to Strugach, a housing estate on Traktornaya Street (1925-1927, designed by Alexander Gegello, Alexander Nikolsky and Grigory Simonov) is the most valuable object within the entire district. In order to design the estate, Grigory Simonov travelled to Germany and Sweden to collect foreign experience. The resulting development ended up being quite European. Sixteen three to four-store houses facing each other across the street simply reject Saint Petersburg ’s traditional side-by-side development style. The buildings on the opposite sides of the road are not even identical: layouts of balconies, staircases and cornices on the paired buildings vary. Expressive semi-arches, Traktornaya street’s hallmark, adorn the corner houses.

The Narvsky Estate was built from any available materials: in some of the buildings old bricks were reused. The houses on Traktornaya have tramway rails for ceiling beams,” says Alexander. “The houses also lacked bathrooms, although the builders insisted on adding them. The USSR had not yet been producing any baths at that time.

Margarita Shtiglits names several other important buildings within the district. The Maxim Gorky Palace of Culture (built 1925-1927) and the factory kitchen / general store (built 1929-1931) are located on Stachek Square. Another two buildings, the 10th Anniversary of the October Revolution School (built 1930-1935) and the Kirovsky District Council (built in 1930-1935) are located on Stachek Avenue. According to Shtiglits, the latter is the single most important city-forming building among the entirety of constructivist buildings.

The District Council catches the eye with its emphasized outline, an intense confrontation of its horizontal and vertical lines, clashes of its rigid and soft round spaces. Its exaggerated ‘endless’ glass panels are an anthem for continuous windows."

The length of the continuous glass line is nearly 120 meters, which is a rare find in Leningrad . The Council building is accentuated by a 50 meter-high tower etched with a comb-like pattern of balconies.

Leningrad City Council First Residential House (1931-1935)

Location: 13 Karpovka River Embankment

The Leningrad City Council First Residential House is an avant-garde era elite development. A relatively large building, it contains only 76 three-to-six room apartments, some of them two-story. Party officials living here enjoyed premium living conditions: the improvements ranged from internal stairs made of oak and built-in furniture to a rooftop solarium and a gazebo in the yard. Some design proposals even included plans for the construction of a footbridge over the Karpovka River in front of the building.

“The city used to suffer from frequent flooding, and embankment houses were usually built on a raised foundation. The house had a kindergarten on the second floor and external stairs were added to the layout to provide evacuation routes,” says Alexander Strugach . Evgeny Levinson, who designed the building together with Igor Fomin, called these stairs a “graphic example” of the plastic capabilities of reinforced concrete. Although the stairs were not the most convenient solution because of the Leningrad climate, nowadays they remain one of the building’s signature features.

“The Leningrad Council First Residential House features the latter stages of avant-garde style, influenced by both expressionism and Art Deco,” say Shtiglits and Kirikov. They continue:

A dynamic play of spaces, contrasts between straight and curved lines, a confrontation of a light gallery downstairs and a heavy-set upper body, an alternating pattern of smooth surfaces and deep cavities, spikes of unsupported corners and ‘levitating’ external stairs mold an image of deliberate sharpness. The intricate layout of every side of the building, including the side facing the backyard, emphasizes the elite status of the house.

Leningrad City Council Palace of Culture (1931-1938)

Location: 42 Kamennoostrovsky Avenue

In the vicinity of the First Residential House stands the Leningrad City Council Palace of Culture, formerly known as Industrial Cooperation Palace of Culture, another building designed by Eugene Levinson. The building is designed akin to a construction set: the Palace was built upon a pre-revolution Sporting Palace. The previous neoclassical style building accommodated a restaurant, a mixed-purpose cinema and concert hall, and a roller skating rink. Its entertainment functions were preserved during a reconstruction in 1930s.

The new house of culture contained two halls: a theatre hall with a speaker-shaped acoustic ceiling, and a small cinema hall protruding from the side of the building. Plans to construct a sport section with a swimming pool were scrapped. Despite Levinson’s personal insistence, only a 30 meter tower was built instead of a 46 meter one. That decision stripped the building of its potential height accentuation and gave it a stretched appearance.

The authors of Leningrad Avant-garde Architecture point out similarities between the floor-to-ceiling glass panels of the Palace’s library section, located in the corner of the building, and Bauhaus.

The suspended glass surfaces and glass structures concealed within them dominate the corner and form a single large body. The spatial glass design—a radical functionalist technique—was inspired by Gropius’s Bauhaus. However, in the final design the transparent surfaces are instead decorated with an intricate geometric pattern. A lonely balcony piercing the smooth glass screen is a single high-pitch tone within this melody.

Communal House of Former Political Prisoners Society (1929-1933)

Location: 1 Troitsky Square

Avant-garde architecture was mainly developing in the Leningrad outskirts, but sometimes projects of high importance were admitted to the historic center. The Former Political Prisoners Society Communal House, built across from the Peter and Paul Fortress, is one such example.

The Former Political Prisoners Society was established in 1921 by former political prisoners of the tsarist government. In late 1920s the society had 2,759 members and more than 50 branches across the country. However, when the construction of the communal house began, the lifespan of the Society was already approaching its end – the Society was officially closed in 1935. Many of the house residents fell under a new wave of Soviet repressions; their names have since been commemorated on a memorial stone near the house. But back when the house was still in construction, hardly anyone could expect such a dark turn. The house was built with the idea of the bright future of a new communal lifestyle and cultural life.

The communal complex was divided into three buildings with 200 two- and three-room apartments each, meant to accommodate one person per room. The communal apartments lacked kitchens and were fitted only with electric ovens for heating up the food. The house had a developed infrastructure, including a 500-seat hall, a cafeteria, a kindergarten, a solarium, a laundry and a library. The building also accommodated a Labor Camp and Exile Museum. Most of the infrastructure was located downstairs. Continuous glass panels on the first floor created an impression of the building floating above ground.

Just a minute’s walk from the house takes you to the Stalin Rail Transport Academy, another remarkable avant-garde building created by the same architects (Grigory Simonov, Pavel Abrosimov, Alexander Khryakov). The house, allegedly built in the shape of hammer and sickle, features an expressive curved façade with embedded vertical staircases. A protruding wedge-shaped corner of the building pierces the air.

Ilyich Palace of Culture (1929-1931)

Location: 152 Moskovsky Avenue

Two remarkable avant-garde era buildings are located on Moskovsky Avenue. The Ilyich Palace of Culture, one of them, was designed by Nikolay Demkov for the employees of the Electrosila plant. Demkov is known for designing numerous bland public buildings; however, the Ilyich Palace of Culture, a unique project, is considered to be Demkov’s magnum opus.

A bird's-eye view reveals that the palace is built in a zigzag shape. The theatre section of the building facing the Moskovsky Avenue contains a main hall, a lobby and a foyer. The club section,with rooms for hobby classes, sports classes and a cafeteria, is located further inside. The architect uses both glass and windowless elements to create a certain dialogue between these two parts of the building. “On the southern side of the building trapezoid bay windows absorb light with their wrinkled glass panels, creating a pulsating light effect inside,” says Margarita Shtiglits . She continues:

The second floor foyer faces the Moskovsky Avenue with large, almost ceiling-high windows, giving it an appearance of a glass terrace. A large stairway in the club section is illuminated by two vertical floor-to-ceiling panels. The entrance to the club part pierces a huge white square of a windowless wall. The pattern is repeated in a gym room where a black circle is formed by a singular window.

Moscow District Council (1931-1935)

Location: 129 Moskovsky Avenue

Across from the House of Culture stands a more monumental building. The Moscow District Council building is the first large project developed by Igor Fomin, son of the renowned architect Ivan Fomin. A five-store giant cylinder is the centerpiece and the most prominent part of the building. Inside, the most popular departments of the city council were arranged in a circular pattern. Instead of corridors, the departments were interconnected by a series of galleries. The central part of the cylinder contains a domed hall. Interestingly enough, windows are not used to create either vertical or horizontal accents; instead, glass elements are dispersed evenly just like the other external elements. The rest of the building largely copies the layout of other district councils. The linear part of the building accommodated administrative departments, while the round part contained an audience hall.

Even a rough visual comparison of the two buildings located on the Moskovsky Avenue demonstrates that the construction of the second building took place in a later time period and was influenced by other styles. According to Shtiglits, this “adulterated constructivist vocabulary” could be considered one of the hallmarks of the Leningrad avant-garde.

Red Banner Factory Substation (1926-1928)

Location: 53 Pionerskaya Street

The Red Banner factory used to be one of the largest textile facilities in the country. In the early 20th century the factory manufactured nearly 40% of all textile products made in Russia . In 1920s a decision was made to renovate the entire factory complex. The renovation project was offered to invited German architect and industrial construction expert Erich Mendelsohn. Unfortunately, the unique daring project proposed by Mendelsohn was not implemented. The omission of the official contest procedure in favour of a foreign architect caused an uproar among Leningrad ’s own architects. Additionally, the project proposed by Mendelsohn could not be implemented at the chosen location. As a result, the German architect renounced his authorship and abandoned the project. Nowadays experts agree that the factory substation, despite being the only implemented element of Mendelsohn’s original design, still made a significant impact on the Leningrad avant-garde style.

The substation is divided into several distinctive blocks. A rectangular block, distinguished by a horizontal rhythm of glass panels and reinforced concrete frames, stretches along Pionerskaya Street before ending with a pronounced rounding. The lower rounded brick section contained filters, while the upper part held water reservoirs. The upper part, almost windowless and bounded by metal hoops, creates an image of a ship towing the rest of the factory.

According to Kirikov and Shtiglits, the substation can be considered to be Mendelsohn’s own manifesto. “Mendelsohn’s ‘function plus dynamic’ concept was successfully implemented in the architectural appearance of the substation, which combines the elements of both functionalism and expressionism. The building, despite the lack of public recognition, was one of the most important pages in the development of the Leningrad avant-garde.”

Water Tower and Rope Production Facility – Krasny Gvozdilshchik Factory (1929-1931)

Location: 6 25th Liniya Street

Another Leningrad avant-garde masterpiece is located at 25 Liniya Street on Vasilyevsky Island. The local factory was established in the 19th Century; later, in the 1920s, it underwent modernization and was renamed. The project was joined by the “Soviet Piranesi,” Yakov Chernikhov. At Krasny Gvozdilshchik, Chernikhov designed an expressive water tower and a rope production facility (the latter has since been stripped of Chernikhov’s original design).

The shape of the water tower, as simple as it is, is a perfect showcase of the advantages of reinforced concrete. A thin and high rectangular structure supporting the water reservoir hides a staircase inside. Two additional columns provide extra support for the reservoir. The water tower resembles a nail, adding symbolic value to an object located at a nail-production facility. “The Tower at Krasny Gvozdilshchik is a unique example of a successful project designed by Chernikhov,” says Alexander Strugach . “Only a handful of Chernikhov’s projects were actually implemented; this architect is largely known thanks to his sketches and ideas. I personally recommend his books Architectural Fantasies: 101 Compositions and Constructing Architectural and Mechanical Forms . In these books, even his choice of wording is unusual. The tower represents the scale of Chernikhov’s architectural calibre. No wonder Zaha Hadid spent time to personally study the tower during her stay in Saint Petersburg.”

Vyborgsky District Factory Kitchen (1929-1930)

Location: 45 Bolshoy Sampsonievsky Avenue

In a way, avant-garde architecture can be regarded as a reflection of Leningrad ’s overall development during the 1920s and 1930s. Avant-garde buildings and blocks were meant to bring change into people’s lifestyles, especially on the outskirts of the city. “Workers who used to live in old, shabby houses or even at the factories where they worked before the revolution were granted new places to live, complemented with necessary infrastructure. I doubt that they found their new homes beautiful. But the quality of their lives still improved,” comments Strugach.

In order to provide proper infrastructure, new types of buildings, such as factory kitchens, were designed. In Leningrad , factory kitchens were developed by the ARU group (ARchitecture Urbanists) consisting of Armen Barutchev, Isidor Gilter, Joseph Meerzon and Yakov Rubanchik. In total, four factory kitchens were built in the city, each under a unique project. One of these kitchens was built in Vyborgsky District. According to a 1933 city guide, this factory kitchen served 22 enterprises employing over 40,000 workers and produced 22,000 to 33,000 meals every day. The facility also included a cafeteria and a shop.

Inside, differently-shaped rooms are arranged in a circle pattern, fitting the process of preparing food and getting it delivered to the cafeteria. The building was originally surrounded by a garden and cafeteria patrons could sit outside on the open terraces. Nowadays, that concept can barely be recognized. However, a large canopy, a glass panel decorating the main staircase, continuous windows and a play of spaces are still present. The latter marks the building’s resemblance to the Moscow constructivism school, says Strugach. Also, the cafeteria’s windows appear to have been designed to face the nearby Saint Sampson's Cathedral built in the 18th Century.

Round Bathhouse on Muzhestva Square (1927-1930)

Location: 3 Muzhestva Square

A round bathhouse designed by Alexander Nikolsky has two reasons to be considered remarkable. First, the bathhouse is a daring example of a modern multifunctional building. The original plan involved placing baths inside a round cylinder structure running around a glass-domed internal yard with a swimming pool. The rooftop, accessed via several ramps, would be used as a solarium, while the cylinder building itself could be accessed through an adjacent rectangular lobby. In order to preserve heat the bathhouse would be partly buried into the ground. Unfortunately, this idea, as well as the glass dome concept, was scrapped due to technical issues. However, the bathhouse, which continued to function even through the Siege of Leningrad , still serves its purpose today. The second important feature of the building lies within the minimalistic appeal of its forms, which reflect one of the unique attributes of the Leningrad avant-garde school. According to Strugach, the bathhouse should be regarded as a Suprematism style composition.

Alexander Nikolsky and a circle of his architect friends shaped the essence of the Leningrad avant-garde style. They focused their efforts on promoting the Suprematism movement and working with pure large forms, unlike the Constructivists, who preferred to augment the buildings with various protruding elements. The round bathhouse designed by Nikolsky features brutal European forms. It is an uncut piece of material placed on the ground. People used to plasticity may find it hard to discover the true value and appeal of that building, but that does not diminish its significance."

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Zentangle patterns are unplanned, abstract, black-and-white art made up of beautiful patterns. According to the trademarked Zentangle Method, true Zentangles are always created on 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) square tiles and are always done in black ink on white paper. The process of creating a Zentangle is considered a form of "artistic meditation."
Zentangle 3D Paper Sculpture
Learn how to create 3D paper sculptures using zentangle patterns and color contrast. This art lesson for middle school students teaches the elements and principles of art, such as line, shape, color, emphasis, rhythm, and movement.
Zentangle Patterns Teaching Resources
Created by a monk named Rick Roberts and an artist named Maria Thomas, Zentangle art is focused on drawing structured patterns, promoting relaxation. Artists using this form will typically use pencil or pen to draw their patterns, creating small abstract works of art. Zentangle patterns also offer plenty of freedom — making it the perfect art ...
PDF Name and Hour: Zentangle Unit
The zentangle represents good use of line and space. 10-9 8-7 6-5-4 3 or lower Unity - Student has repeated elements (line, shape, color and/or texture) to create a unified composition. 10-9 8-7 6-5-4 3 or lower Craftsmanship - Design is neat, clean & complete. Student has displayed skillful use of the art tools & media. 10-9 8-7 6-5-4 3 or ...
Visual Arts : Zentangle Emphasis Art Assignment
This document includes Zentangle Emphasis Art assignment that can be used with any junior and intermediate class. You will find assignment outline and rubric included in this document. Total Pages. Answer Key. N/A. Teaching Duration. N/A. Report this resource to TPT.
Art Lesson/Printable Assignment: Zentangle Tile
My students love to Zentangle! This lesson has always been a great success!This is my two-page printable art lesson and assignment on the concept of "Zentangle". It includes a brief description and history of the art form to discuss with students, full directions for an art project where students wi...
Zentangles
Assignment: Create a Zentangle using pen on the notecard. Objective: Use repetition to create a pattern ... on building drawing and painting skills and techniques and applying them to the creation of various expressive works of art. Course Expectations. Art History Challenges. Curriculum Map Archives. September 2021 January 2020 December 2019 ...
List of painters of Saint Petersburg Union of Artists
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St. Petersburg Art Academy in Florence
Vision. Saint Petersburg Art Academy in Florence is the first institution in Italy that represents the Classical Renaissance Traditions in figurative art. Didactics are based on both the original accredited state program of Russian institutions, specialized in Culture and Art, and also on modern European academic programs.
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The Hidden History of St. Petersburg's Leningrad-Era Avant-Garde
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