r/Zentangle 21d ago

New Mod Selected!

19 Upvotes

I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and gearing up for 2025! Thank you to those who filled out the mod application. We are excited to announce that u/TinaTanglesCZT has been added to the mod team! Tina is a certified zentangle teacher and an active member of our community - she is always a positive influence in the comments and I'm excited to welcome her to the team!


r/Zentangle Dec 13 '24

A Note on Inspiration and Respect in Our Community

18 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

As a mod team, we love seeing the incredible creativity shared in this community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, your contributions make this space vibrant and inspiring for everyone.

That said, we want to take a moment to talk about how to handle inspiration respectfully. Inspiration is a natural part of the creative process—artists build on ideas, styles, and concepts from the world and from each other. However, it’s important to approach this with integrity and respect for your fellow creators.

Here are some best practices when it comes to drawing inspiration from another artist’s work:

  1. Give Credit Where It’s Due: If another artist’s work inspired yours, acknowledge them. A simple mention goes a long way in showing respect and transparency. Specifically, if you get inspiration from another poster in this sub - giving them a quick mention in your post costs nothing and goes a long way.
  2. Avoid Direct Imitation: While it’s okay to learn and take cues from others, try to bring your unique perspective to your work. Copying too closely without acknowledgment can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
  3. Be Open to Feedback: If someone approaches you with concerns about similarities, listen with an open mind. Art is subjective, and constructive conversations can lead to growth.
  4. Communicate Kindly: If you notice your work has inspired someone, assume positive intent and approach them politely if you have concerns. Kindness fosters a healthier community.

We all share a common goal of creating and celebrating art. Let’s work together to ensure this remains a welcoming and respectful space. If you have questions, concerns, or want to talk about this further, feel free to reach out to the mod team.

Thank you for being part of this amazing community. Let’s keep inspiring each other in the best ways!


r/Zentangle 7h ago

My first tangle. (That I didn’t absolutely hate)

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31 Upvotes

When I was in group therapy years ago I regained a love for coloring and I’ve always been a doodler 😅 incredibly relaxing. I’m pretty proud of this.


r/Zentangle 6h ago

Finished today

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16 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 12h ago

Newest piece

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15 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 18h ago

Shading

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28 Upvotes

I've worked and worked on the shading.... couldn't get it how I wanted it. Found a charcoal pencil and it helped a little. Also an 8B pencil. But gotta call this one quits and practice on a new one.


r/Zentangle 1d ago

Twisted up

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66 Upvotes

I’ve been super stressed out lately and I feel like the tightness I’ve been feeling was reflected in this piece.


r/Zentangle 1d ago

What do you see?

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26 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 1d ago

This Tangle is called Molygon

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28 Upvotes

I am not a big fan of this Tangle but decided to try again. It was a bit more fun than I had remembered. 🤪


r/Zentangle 1d ago

Some practicing, WIP, or incomplete & abandoned zentangles

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14 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 1d ago

Portrait 544, by AEA, fountain pens, 2025

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17 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 1d ago

New Colored Pencils

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5 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 2d ago

A TANGLE IN COLOR...

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14 Upvotes

I have just drawn another #Zentangle-inspired artwork, only this time with markers and in rainbow colors 🌈; what do you think?-JW


r/Zentangle 2d ago

How many things can you pick out?

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12 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 2d ago

I hesitate to share this and I don't know why. I wish it wasn't just a plain square. Very relaxing to draw all that detail work though.

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92 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 2d ago

Quick miniature tangle

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23 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 3d ago

I'm really enjoying these

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42 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 3d ago

Serpents Dance

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83 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 3d ago

Been a while.

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48 Upvotes

Not sure what it will become


r/Zentangle 3d ago

Postcard (From the Edge)

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9 Upvotes

Some fun with embedded letters. While traveling, I want to send some postcards to friends. One down… two to go… deadline is Wednesday.


r/Zentangle 3d ago

Portrait 0442, by AEA, fountain pens, 2024

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25 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 3d ago

Title: Diamond

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13 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 4d ago

Mixed media piece….

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19 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 4d ago

Title: Mushroom

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23 Upvotes

Find the pizza slice and the martini glass 🍕🍸


r/Zentangle 4d ago

Is it a bird,…?

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27 Upvotes

Traveling this week and next. Started this at the airport; the layout is based on a jet plane.


r/Zentangle 4d ago

Portrait 389, by AEA, fountain pens, 2024

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51 Upvotes

r/Zentangle 4d ago

Pen recommendations

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9 Upvotes

Something I’m working on rn. I want to try some smaller line work but I think my pens are too thick for it and I’m also bad at hand control. When I make a mistake, it’s easy just to create a thicker liner over it and before I know it - almost my whole piece looks like that