Class Project Instructions

6th Grade Visual Arts: Complete the Dynamic Abstract Composition
8th Grade and High School VIsual Arts Classes: Choose one of the projects below or submit a proposal for an alternative Zentangle inspired project- if doing a proposal it must submit to Ms. Schmit before the end of the first work day.

Dynamic Abstract Composition

Using your Basic Composition notes, and knowledge of the Zentangle Process to create a dynamic composition with...
  • 4 geometric shapes and 1 organic shape
  • a strong focal point
  • creates unity by having shapes overlap, run off the edge, and increase variety.
  • contrast
  • leave some shapes open
  • close-up shapes with patterns

Zentangle an Animal

Go to Ms. Macedonia's website and follow the instructions...

Zentangle Realism

Blend some realism into your zentangling.

Zentangle Cut-out

Find something (a person, place or thing) and cut it out of a magazine, newspaper, etc then glue it to a sheet of drawing paper. Create a Zentangle string and series of patterns that react to your cut out.