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10 INSTAGRAM REEL IDEAS FOR ARTISTS

Instagram introduced reels in 2019. As any social media application, Instagram also rolls in new features and updates every now and then. U sing  Instagram reels y ou can create, edit and share fun, entertaining, informative short videos . Initially users could upload reels up to 15 second long. With the latest update you can share 60 second long reel. Instagram Reels has a lot of features such as AR filter, text, large set of audio (Select from Instagram music library). You can also add original voice, voice over, collaborate with others and more. Instagram reels generate 67% more engagement than Instagram videos.  A lot of people love watching and creating reels. It's fun, short and some of them are informative. You can show your creativity and get you point across in less than a minute. Once you post the reel, you can share it on other platforms. You can also download it on to your camera roll. You can share your reel on Instagram story, feed, dm etc. to reach different set of a
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Relaxing activities for students : Zentangle Art

Stress has become a part of our lives. We are constantly looking for ways to relax and relieve the stress. In student life it's a common thing with all the assignments, projects, exams, deadlines, social life etc. Excersising, meditation, watching a movie or series, listening music, art, meditation are a few of many stress outlets. If you are looking for one, do read this post. Zentangle art could be your new favourite hobby and a stress outlet.


Maple leaf Zentangle art


WHAT IS ZENTANGLE ART?

Zentangle art is free hand drawing that consists of shapes filled with reoccurring patterns. Patterns are combination of points, lines, simple curves and circles. It was invented by former monk Rick Roberts and artist Maria Thomas, who used it to create combination of meditation and art. 


Flower drawing (Outline)


Flower Zentangle art : Flower drawing
 filled with patterns



WHY ZENTANGLE ART?? 

BENEFITS OF ZENTANGLE ART

  • It is easy to learn. No art experience is required. 
  • It only requires 3 things: Paper, Pencil and Pen.                                                                                                                                                                 
  • It mainly consists of dots, lines and circles. Unlike painting you don't have to worry about colours or techniques. 
  • It enhances relaxing. 
  • Helps increase focus. 
  • Improves creativity. 
  • Relieves stress and anxiety. 
  • It is structured but no pressure of drawing realistic.
  • No fixed rules, especially in zen doodling. You can fill it up with any pattern you like.
  • This may further help you find interest in other art forms.
  • Even though the overall picture may look intense and complicated, in actual it is just filled with dots, lines and circles. 
  • Unlike doodling it's not too mindlessly done. (Nothing wrong with that, I personally love to doodle too). 
  • It gives you a feeling of creating something beautiful. 









If you are interested in zentangle art, do check out how to get started. Everyone has different ways to relax. You can always give it a try. If this doesn't work out, try out some other activities that helps you relax. Hope this helps. If any of you are already into zentangle art comment down below. Do tell what got you into it. 



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