Top Tips

For Terrific Tangles

  • Just start tangling
    • The only way to learn Zentangle is to do it. 
  • Be kind to yourself
    • Say “no” to self-criticism
  • Don’t be afraid to throw shade
    • Shade adds texture and dimension. The darker the shaded area the more effective it is.
  • Bring balance to the Force
    • Use a combination of texture and drama tangles and lighter and darker areas
  • Be kind to yourself
  • Big is Beautiful
    • Don’t make tangles too small.  This makes them difficult to enhance or fill in with tangle fragments