Important points that one must understand before you do Zentangle. Damko Art

A Zentangle Mermaid

Characteristics of a Zentangle:

 1) The tile should not have an "up" or a "down" - it is without orientation.

2) It should not be representative of any certain recognizable object; rather, it should be abstract.(But in first two Art are inspired Zentangle art where as second two are zentangle art.)

 3) The drawing should be completed in 'black ink on white paper with gray pencil shading.

4) A Zentangle is meant to be portable, so that it can be created at any time the mood strikes. 

Inpired Zentangle art of a beautiful girl with Zentangle hair

See how Zentangle is different from other art.

The Zentangle Method is very different from regular drawing, painting and other art forms. It is meant to be a form of artistic meditation that anyone can do.

The act of creating the Zentangle is just as important as the final outcome, which is appreciated for its unique beauty.

Zentangle creations adhere to the following philosophical tenets: Its creation is unplanned. When you begin creating a Zentangle, you're encouraged not to have an end goal in mind. Rather, allow the pattern to reveal itself as you draw.

Its creation of a Zentangle drawing is deliberate, yet unexpected. Each stroke should be made deliberately, rather than hesitantly. Instead of erasing stray marks, the artist should use them as the foundation for an unexpected pattern. Its creation is celebratory. Like meditation, the Zentangle Method is meant

A Zentangle tile

Zentangle with Warle art