•  What: Students will create an original artwork using pa6ern and repe77on through the crea7on of a zentangle drawing. •  Why: To explore the art element, line, as well as experiment with pa6ern, repe77on, and posi7ve and nega7ve space. •  How: Through the prac7ce of crea7ng pa6erns and the crea7on of a final drawing. What is Zentangle? •  Zentangle is the prac7ce of crea7ng an abstract drawing using repe77ve pa6erns. Sophie Roach
When creating your patterns, think about…
Positive Space:
Negative Space:
Geometric lines
and patterns:
Organic lines
and patterns:
TODAY!
•  Practice creating patterns on the
gridded sheet!
•  Create 5 geometric patterns and 5
organic patterns.
•  Then come up with 5 patterns of
your own choosing!
•  15 total patterns required!
TODAY!
•  What: Begin to work on your final
zentangle drawing. You must use ten
different patterns in your final
drawing.
•  Why: To practice using line, pattern,
and repetition to create a drawing.
•  How: Using pen or marker, provided
drawing paper, and your patterns
practice sheet.
Developing your composition
Remember that you need at least ten (10) areas of pa7ern! What is Zentangle? •  Zentangle is the prac7ce of crea7ng an abstract drawing using repe77ve pa6erns. When creating your patterns, think about…
Positive Space:
Negative Space:
Geometric lines
and patterns:
Organic lines
and patterns: