Drawing: The Art of Patterns Part 2

Drawing: The Art of Patterns Part 2

Sheena Kapila

Hi Everyone!

I hope your all having a good day and had a great New Years! I am continuing my journey of learning new patterns and shapes in the art of Zentangle. The book I checked out Zendoodle written by Susanne Schaadt has really helped me focus on improving my patterns in drawing. Last time I used the patterns I learned in a mandala drawing. Today I am going to use the techniques into creating a Pattern Flower. I decided to draw this because of how it is supposed to help you gain practice in patterns and shapes. Each petal of the lotus is filled with different patterns and designs. 

 I applied the techniques of filling in the petals that Susanne Schaadt suggested. “As you draw keep stopping and thinking about what parts to leave white. It is very easy to over-draw. Area and leaf patterns are good choices for the oval flower shapes. It can be more effective to not fill all the areas with patterns”. (Schaadht 50) When I was drawing this flower I kept that tip in mind and remembered to not over draw because that can lead to a messier drawing. Just like I explained in my last blog post, I continued to use the guide the book provides of an Overview of Patterns in this drawing and tried my best to keep the patterns really neat and precise.

I tried out some new patterns as well in this drawing! I usually fill the shapes in other drawings with dots and stripes but for these petals I decided to try out filling the shapes with words and flowers. I liked how it created more variety and detail to the drawing. “Fill some of the areas with scatter flowers and floral designs. Try to use as less dots as possible and be sure to include leaf patterns.” (Schaadt 51) Since the petals were very similar to an oval leaf shapes I included leaf patterns as well.

This drawing was tricky and these type of drawings can take a lot of patience but I’m happy with how it turned out!

In the book that I am reading the author explains in her introduction how “The meditative process of drawing these intricate and imaginative patterns will allow you to escape from daily life wherever you are and whenever you like.” (Schaadt 7)  

I wanted to ask you guys... Does drawing helps you stayed relaxed and do you think it’s a meditative activity? I think so! J Comment Below!

Thanks for reading this blog post! I hope you enjoyed it!  

Schaadt, Susanne. Zendoodle: Meditative Drawing to Calm Your Inner Self. Tunbridge Wells, Kent: Search, 2015. Print.