A lot of artists, doodlers, sketchers have made the same comment. The drawing and doodling and tangles are not being copyrighted. It is only the method developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas of teaching the repetitive patterns that is copyright. Their method guides the student through mindful drawing practices much like meditation.
So many of what we refer to as tangles are not necessarily new to line making ...most are something we have all done at one time, or a variation of ....whether as an artist, doodler or even child. Zentangle is meant to be a collection of line making broken down into easy steps and available for reference for anyone to use. As CZT's we like to develop steps to some of our favorites and give them names for reference when introducing them to fellow CZT's or students.
WEIRD my younger 1/2 sister's maiden name was (shes married now) Diane Ryan O.O lol but im 27 and shes a tad younger then me other odd thing... we're from New Hampshire :D anyone know if the email given for her is still her current email?
It didn't make sense to me why they were trying to copyright "DOODLING" as "ZENTANGLE" beats me, but it's just something they want to get out there, so let them. They are a little bit too excited with inventing "new" things, but I get it. I think.
@karendraws so glad you ordered the book ...you will love it. Sandy put together a wonderful book full of fabulous tangles.
A lot of artists, doodlers, sketchers have made the same comment. The drawing and doodling and tangles are not being copyrighted. It is only the method developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas of teaching the repetitive patterns that is copyright. Their method guides the student through mindful drawing practices much like meditation.
So many of what we refer to as tangles are not necessarily new to line making ...most are something we have all done at one time, or a variation of ....whether as an artist, doodler or even child. Zentangle is meant to be a collection of line making broken down into easy steps and available for reference for anyone to use. As CZT's we like to develop steps to some of our favorites and give them names for reference when introducing them to fellow CZT's or students.
Yes, there is a charge for the Zentangle classes. You can find out more on the Zentangle website.
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
Was very nice to show, but the Camera is really out of focus, was hard to see
I don't believe so, you can look at the zentangle website for a list of teachers and countries they are from.
Congrats ! You made a Mandala out of hand . The very first drawing.
I would think it to be for creative people of all ages. !
WEIRD my younger 1/2 sister's maiden name was (shes married now) Diane Ryan O.O lol but im 27 and shes a tad younger then me other odd thing... we're from New Hampshire :D anyone know if the email given for her is still her current email?
Are there german CZT ?
It didn't make sense to me why they were trying to copyright "DOODLING" as "ZENTANGLE" beats me, but it's just something they want to get out there, so let them. They are a little bit too excited with inventing "new" things, but I get it. I think.
LOL... she did not invent at 5.35... I fo things like this on flower pictures, long before I knew what a zen doodle was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is this, art for old people?