Identity Zentangles
Objectives:
In this lesson you will explore, experiment, and learn the basic elements for creating an artwork using your name.
Materials:
paper, pencils, erasers, markers, colored pencils, Zentangle handout (below)
Process:
Have you ever heard of zentangles?
Drawing zentangles is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and a fun way to create great images. It is done by drawing patterns. Almost anyone can create zentangles. People all over the world enjoy drawing them. Here are some zentangle pictures.
Drawing zentangles is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and a fun way to create great images. It is done by drawing patterns. Almost anyone can create zentangles. People all over the world enjoy drawing them. Here are some zentangle pictures.
- What are some of the things you noticed about these drawings?
- Zentangles are made from patterns.
- What patterns did you see?
- Did you notice that some of the pictures included someone's name?
During Bible times, names were extremely important -- much more so then now. Back then someone's name not only told who the person was, but suggested the traits or character of the person. The Bible tells us that God told Joseph to name his baby Jesus which means "God saves."
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Names were messages to the world -- the message from Mary and Joseph was "God saves."
I am sure your mom and dad put a lot of thought into choosing your name. You might even know what your name means.
I am sure your mom and dad put a lot of thought into choosing your name. You might even know what your name means.
- Write your name across the middle of a piece of paper.
- Think about the zentangle pictures you looked at and study the zentangle handouts for ideas.
- Practice drawing some of the designs on a scrap piece of paper. Remember zentangles are made of patterns.
- Choose your favorite zentangle designs and draw them around your name.
- You can use pencils, colored pencils, and/or markers.
- Be ready to discuss the following questions: Can you easily pick out the letters of your name? Why or why not? What is your favorite zentangle in your artwork? If you could change anything about your art what would you change?
Standards:
- VA:Cr:2.1
- VA:Cr:2.2
- VA:Re.7.1