Zentangled
Doodlers delight in empty margins
Empty spaces need a bit of this and that
My teachers hounded me for scribbling
Riley suffered the same fate in school
Only difference: She became a bone fide artist
while her mom still doodles oodles of oddities
© 2015 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
ABC Wednesday is on Z, and I am into Zen tangles just before sleep. Such a calming pursuit, helping me to let go of the day, simply allowing my mind to follow my pencil as it meanders.
I know serious Zen Tanglers work in pen, but you know me… This blog ain’t called Sharp Little Pencil for nothing! Happy New Year and peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
chrisj
I often do mine in pencil first because i just have to erase my mistakes tho’ I believe true zentanglers don’t believe in erasing. This is a nice piece with interesting details.
sharplittlepencil
Hey, I never follow the rules. Strikes me as elitist, and I’m an old Leftie, so I would START to erase if they told me I shouldn’t. Ha ha ha.
Sabra Bowers
You can do beautiful shading with pencil. Enjoy your tangles!
readerwil
I understand that drawing Zen tangles, is a way of meditating, isn’t it? Very interesting en a beautiful way to express yourself. Thanks Amy!
Wil, ABCW Team
sharplittlepencil
Meditation R Us. That is, you’re right! Couldn’t connect to your blog as posted, why is that? Will email you later. Thanks, Wil.
Polly
Gorgeous ‘oodles of oddities’ 😉
sharplittlepencil
Knew you’d like that!!
Kim McMillan
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Roger Green
Doodle away! Builds character…
ROG, ABCW
diwestwell
I doodle all the time it helps my concentration!
Interesting patterns in your doodling, almost paisley designs,
quite intricate patterns too.
Best wishes,
Di.x
ABCW team.
sharplittlepencil
I was doodling similar stuff 30 years ago. Now it’s called something, yay!
Sherry Blue Sky
That is a cool image, Amy. Zentangles would be a calming thing to do before going to sleep. I hope you have a great 2015, kiddo!!
rose preston
hey darlin’ – love the post – the bit i was able to read..! on a painfully antiquated computer.. you have been sooo much in my mind while i was at addo elephant national park – what brilliant, majestic creatures. photos and video to follow when they can be downloaded. in the meantime, will send you a card if you send your address. hope all’s well and that the goat is bursting forth merrily in your new year. xo Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2015 05:39:00 +0000 To: rosepreston01@hotmail.com
kaykuala h
That’s beautiful Amelita! It’s not just doodling but a fantastic pattern you have here. All that with just your sharp little pencil? How great! And that is true in what you said. Get it off the system and one can go to sleep peacefully!
Hank
Kim Nelson
:-)! I’ve always been a doodler, too. Releases so much right onto the page. Good to hear your voice, Amy!
Joy
Beautifully tangled.
jae rose
All hail doodlers – they are the bestest…i’ve tried these…they certainly stop you thinking about other things though give you a headache! 😉
lynn__
Doodling is sure sign of a creative (or twisted?) mind…i often doodled in notebook margins too. i like your pencil artwork!
lmkazmierczak
Glad zentangles have a name….and a following. I’ve come across several blog sites featuring the art♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/time-zoom/
Hannah Gosselin
Ooo…my mouth loves to say that last line!! Doodle on my creative friend!! xo
Jonathan Caswell
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
TANGLED, PERHAPS…BUT WITH INTERESTING PATTERNS!
readerwil
Have a great weekend.
Wil, ABCW Team.
Nonnie
I’ve worked with two doodling teachers who would fill their margins during teacher meetings. I would like to try this Zentangling. Oh, and thanks for the comment about my cars. Cats Are The Best and the most fun to watch!