I have recently stumbled across a new Zentangle art form. Art Inspired by it. So drawings that are pattern based but not repeating patterns in a symmetrical manor. These drawings are more abstract and tend to follow some sort of theme for the design.

I started off with a simple line drawing and as it evolved I tried to create the little drawings so that they formed a seamless and smooth flowing larger image. If you watch the video you will see me moving my hands over the image to get an idea of what I wanted it to look like and how I wanted the mini drawings to flow.

I ended up with a design that was leaf shaped. I added a little a bit of shading with a black pencil for more interest and depth. The drawing took just over an hour so I sped up the footage to make it more fun to watch. I as please with my first design but thought I would give it ago again.

So a week later I picked up my pens and pencils up again for a second attempt at a zentangle inspired art piece. This time I started with the black pencil crayon and drew 2 identical swooping lines. I then built the design up by using a fine liner. I tried to have a symmetrical element to the design but unlike mandalas and zentangle both sides are not 100% symmetrical.

This piece has a mystical theme and reminds me of a mystical forest. It is not as detailed as the first piece and has more white spaces. I also think the lines are less defined and more feathered than the first piece.

It took me less time create, around 30 minutes but again I sped the footage up for easier viewing.