June 30, 2022

Outline for zentangle art | Learn to draw outlines with step-by-step instruction and video tutorial

Zentangle art is a quick learning, easy to start, relaxing art activity. It improves creativity and focus. You will only need 3 things: Pen, Pencil and a Plain white paper. Anybody can try zentangle art, you don't need to have any specific artistic skills. The repetitive nature of patterns used in zentagle art has relaxing effect on our minds and helps focus better. This could be your new hobby.

WHAT IS ZENTANGLE ART?

Zentangle art is an artwork with structured patterns drawn inside an outline/template. Patterns are basically combination of dots, lines and circles. When such patterns are put together inside the ouline/template the overall artwork looks intricate and beautiful.

HOW TO MAKE ZENTANGLE ART?

To make zentangle art follow these 3 steps.

1. OUTLINE

First step is to draw an outline/template of the zentangle art you want to make. Don't get overwhelmed, it just means drawing. For example, if you want to draw a butterfly zentangle art then first you need to make a butterfly drawing. I personally feel that it is better to draw outline/template using pencil first. In case there is a mistake you can always correct it.

2. SECTION

Second step is to make sections in the outline.

3. PATTERN

Third step is to fill these sections with patterns.

Cupcake outline/Template

Cupcake Zentangle art

This post is specifically about outlines. Therefore, I have cut it short about sections and patterns. You can find more information and lot of zentangle art ideas in other blogposts on this page.

This blogpost will be a collection of outlines/template that you can use for making zentangle art, mandala art, art journal entry, doodling and more. I will post the picture of outline and the step-by-step process. I will also attach the link to a quick video tutorial for the same.

BUTTERFLY OUTLINE

Quick video tutorial -

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF SERIES

MAPLE LEAF OUTLINE

Link to quick video tutorial - Maple Leaf drawing illustration

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF 1 OUTLINE

Link to quick video tutorial - Leaf 1 illustration

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF 1: TYPES OF SECTION

LEAF 2 OUTLINE

Link to quick video tutorial - Leaf 2 Illustration

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF 2: TYPES OF SECTION

LEAF 3 OUTLINE

Quick video tutorial - Leaf 3 Illustration

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF 3: TYPES OF SECTION

LEAF 4 & 5 OUTLINE

Quick video tutorial - Leaf 4 Illustration

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF 4: TYPES OF SECTION

Quick video tutorial - Leaf 5 Illustration

Below: Simple illustration on making sections.

LEAF 5: TYPES OF SECTION

MONSTER LEAF OUTLINE