Can’t decide what to Draw? Choosing random patterns with a Zentangle Spinner.

Do you ever wonder what to draw and what tangle patterns to use? It happens to me often, so here’s an idea for using the pattern Pangea as our grid. I used my spinner from Zentangle Project Pack to randomly select patterns to fill Pangea and it’s a great way to create a tile. If you’re interested in the spinner, here’s a link to find out more: tanglepatterns... You can also send me an email and I can give you a smaller version of the spinner where you can add your own favorite patterns.
Patterns used:
Pangea, Flux, Poke Root, Knightsbridge, Aurkas, Mooka, Static, and Jetties by Zentangle, Inc.
Step Outs for the patterns used in this video can be found here:
tanglepatterns...
Supplies Used in the video:
Zendala, 3.5" Zentangle tile, a sketchbook, or any paper
Black Micron 01 pen or PN (or your choice of pens and colors)
Graphite pencil (any pencil should work)
Blending stump (tortillion)
Optional: Colored pens or pencils
If you’re interested in the disc-binding system that I use for my sketchbooks, please see this video: • Disc Binding System fo...
Please see the videos in this playlist for ideas on adding background color to your tiles:
• Zentangle Tile Backgro...
Most patterns that I use can be found on the Tangle Patterns website tanglepatterns... or on the Musterquelle website: www.musterquel... The Musterquelle site is in German, but you can change it to your language as needed.
The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com/ My videos are designed to be easy for beginners and those with experience.
This video is solely the property of Barbara Langston, a Certified Zentangle Teacher acting with permission from Zentangle®, Inc., and may not be copied, recorded, or redistributed without the prior written consent of Barbara Langston, CZT and Zentangle, Inc. All Zentangle related trademarks are the sole and exclusive property of Zentangle, Inc., and may not be copied, recorded, reproduced, or otherwise used without the express prior written consent of Zentangle, Inc.
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[@lindalparr]

Barbara I’m so sorry to hear this about your cancer. Please know you are in my daily prayers. You are the first person I found about two months ago. You’re such a wonderful teacher. Please take care of yourself! We are all here for you 🙏❤️🙏

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. 🥰❤️ And thank you for watching my channel!

[@CarynHopkins]

Awwww I’m so sorry to hear your news. I love how you use Zentangle in the way you do. I truly believe me finding Zentangle saved my life almost 1 1/2 years ago. My life was very dark and I didn’t want to do it anymore. Came close to ending it but found Zentangle. I’ve just followed videos, I’ve never taken a class but I love it and I’m not stopping either. You will be in my prayers lady and you hang in there. God isn’t done with you yet!

[@notperfectzen]

I’m so glad you found Zentangle and that it helped you through such a tough time. 🥰 I appreciate your comments. Happy tangling! ❤️

[@kellyfisk3319]

This is such a great idea to use when you can’t think

[@notperfectzen]

🥰❤ Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@leisacampbell5420]

My prayers are with you. My spouse has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage 4, back in August. We take everything day by day. Love to you always.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much. I’m sending prayers for you and your spouse also. 🥰❤️

[@kittyhawkinsaddart1356]

I know I don’t comment a lot but I just wanted you to know I watch you daily and I want you to know I will be praying for you. I’m so grateful for you teaching art. May God give you a plan of treatment and bless you to prosper. Love you❤

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. 🙏 I appreciate your support. ❤️ And thank you so much for watching my channel. I’m so happy that you enjoy the videos. 🥰

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Oh Barbara, I am so dismayed to hear your sad news. Sending you strength and healing vibes as you carry on. Wishing you as many happy moments with your friends, and loved ones to comfort you. Thanks for another Zen-calming vid!☮️🤘🏾💜🙏🏾🥰

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Gwen. 🥰❤️ And you’re so welcome!

[@tracyvision]

May your tangling bring you a respite from your worries during your treatment. Wishing you all the best Barbara!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Tracy. 🥰

[@LuciaLopezlucero]

Sending you love and healing vibes! You are the best zentangle teacher!I love everthing about you: your voice, your laugh, your comments, your teaching! I hope everything goes fine!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so very much, Lucia. 🥰 I really appreciate your kind comments. ♥♥

[@sheilarichfield8510]

Hi Barbara, Sorry to hear you are unwell again and sending you lots of love, light and support through prayer. Enjoying this video of fun ways of choosing tangles and always enjoy your work, but please take time to rest and heal if you need to - very much appreciate all you do for us.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Sheila. 🥰❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I will take care of myself.

[@JohniferBaker]

Barbara, so sorry to hear the cancer is back. Will keep you in my daily prayers for ease of treatment days and a recovery. Johnifer❤❤🙏 I love your idea of using Pangea as a grid and using a spinner. You always have such great inspirations. I appreciate you so much.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers, Johnifer. I'm glad you enjoyed the spinner idea! 🥰 ❤️

[@sydneya5517]

Oh Barbara, I am so sorry to hear your news. I will keep you in my prayers. You are the very first CZT I found (and my favorite ) about a year ago. I don’t get out as much as I used to and I now tangle with you pretty much every day. You are an excellent teacher! I just finished my first Inktober and I know I couldn’t have done it without your guidance. Please know that you have touched so many lives with your kindness and knowledge and please take care of yourself.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so very much! You have warmed my heart and made me feel awesome! ❤️🥰 I’m so happy that you have found my channel and that I’m helping you with Zentangle. I love sharing it and I love reading your comments. Congratulations on finishing Inktober. Some of these were challenging. Happy tangling!

[@sharonarney4205]

Barbara, so very sorry your cancer has returned. Wishing you the best. Love your work and your ability to teach. May the Zen be with you.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Sharon. 🥰 I appreciate your kind comments.

[@gwenprohaska1845]

Barbara, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Very big hugs to you. Stay as strong as you can. You've got this. Much love.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you very much, Gwen. I really appreciate the love and prayers. ❤️🥰

[@reetaroopnarain7062]

Wishing you lots of love n strength Barbara. U aare such an inspiration to so many of us. Love ur teachin. Please take care of ueself

[@notperfectzen]

You’re so kind. Thank you very much! ❤️🥰

[@janking4453]

So sorry to hear you're cancer is back. Sending healing, love, light and all things bright 😊❤🙏🏻

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you. 🥰❤ I appreciate that so much.

[@helengentile9327]

Thank you for all that you do. You’re very knowledgeable about Zentangle and I hope to see many more from you ❤️ I am sorry to hear that your cancer has returned. 🙏🏻

[@notperfectzen]

You’re so welcome. It’s been my pleasure to share. 🥰❤️

[@GloriaArtsyCrafts]

I was trying to figure out what to draw as I looked at a blank 8 1/2 sheet in my drawing book, and all of a sudden there you were! I am so sorry to hear your cancer has returned. You battled it once, and with all of our love and praying for you from your family, friends, and Zentangle community, you can do it again. When you are able, let us know how you are doing. But feel our love! ❤️🙏🥰

[@notperfectzen]

That's awesome! I'm very happy that it gave you some inspiration. 🥰 Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. They are greatly appreciated. So far, I'm doing very well!

[@barbclark69]

Oh Barbara, so sorry the cancer has come back. I'm so grateful for your calm teaching, and I ask the patterns to comfort and quiet your mind too. Much love. Oh, and I've never been tempted by the spinner -- till now. It seems like a nice November thing to play with. -- Barbara Clark

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Barbara. I actually made four different spinners, lol! 🥰 ❤️

[@Robin-i6n8x]

So sorry to hear about your cancer returning - wishing you strength, courage, and healing vibes.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you very much. 🥰

[@jeankane6767]

Barbara so sorry to hear your cancer is back. You are amazing to come on here and do this video for us. I am wishing you all the best!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you, Jean. I appreciate that very much. 🥰

[@ninaleisi610]

I'm sending my thoughts & prayers as you face this next chapter of your cancer battle. I'm hoping for the best possible outcome. You are an inspiration to me.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. ❤️

[@DonyaleF]

Prayers for health for you. Grateful to you for all your tutorials.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words.❤️🙏 I appreciate you.

[@ErinisCorner]

I enjoyed zentangling with you.. Wishing you a speedy recovery..

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your well wishes. ❤️🥰

[@PennyK61]

Barbara I appreciate your teaching and your honesty and patience. I’m sorry that you’re having to go through this and will be praying for you, which I’m sure you are doing as well. I know that “C” can really mess with your mind. I love the phrase you use, “Don’t OVERTHINK IT”. I need to remind myself of that and to always remember to place it all at the feet of Jesus. Take care my friend.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. 🥰❤️

[@9999blizzard]

Best wishes. I'm praying for a speedy resolution. Have some health issues of my own and zentangle has been my escape. Thank you for your part in this...

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you very much. Best wishes for you also. Zentangle is the best for relaxing, isn't it! ❤

[@elianevb682]

🤗You are amazing, Barbara! 🤗 I wish you a full and complete recovery! All my love to you from Luxemburg, Europe 💝💕

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much. 🥰❤️ I really appreciate your kind comments. Sending love right back to you!

[@nancygranert7787]

Sending strength and light to you for your healing journey. I will keep you in my prayers.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. 🥰❤️

[@sherryadragna4523]

Bless you. Sending strength for whatever you may face in the near future. All your loyal fans are here for you. You have made an enormous impact on so many of us. 🙏

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so very much for your kind comments, Sherry. That makes me feel so wonderful. 🥰

[@corahelleman]

So sorry to hear your cancer is back. Wishing you all the best ❤ You are such a wonderful zentangle teacher!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Cora. 🥰❤️ I appreciate that!

[@CAROLINEwilliams-gt4cb]

Hello Barbara, speed recovery & sending heaps of love ❤❤❤❤.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Caroline. 🥰❤️

[@lynneharrison6523]

Barbara. Sending you love. Do what you can, we'll all be here when you feel able to share with us

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Lynne. 🥰❤️

[@Ginal2011]

I love the pattern in the middle. I think I want to do that in my watercolor book and then paint it. That looks amazing in my head. Good luck with your upcoming treatments.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ I’m sure it will look amazing!

[@ArleneLeiter]

Enjoyed today's project. So much to great zentangleing. Please be well.

[@notperfectzen]

Than you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊❤️

[@carolynfredrick1835]

Today’s video is just what I needed. I didn’t know what I wanted to do next and Pangea with tangles is exactly what I needed.

[@notperfectzen]

That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed this idea. ❤

[@lisadandrea9316]

Barbara I'm so sorry to hear this news!!! I am hoping and wishing you the best !! You are the best!!!♥♥♥♥

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much. 🥰❤️ I appreciate that.

[@trishcomey6322]

Love the spinner!

[@notperfectzen]

It’s a fun way to pick patterns! 🥰

[@SteelPhoenyx]

Love the spinner idea! I’m relatively new to your channel so I wasn’t aware you had been dealing with cancer. I. Sorry to hear that. I hope you heal up well.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ I'm glad you liked the spinner idea.

[@mariellejongeneelen5125]

Love the spinner ❤. Wishing you the best, take good care of yourself! ❤

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Marielle. 🥰

[@uligu4900]

I'm so sorry to hear about the cancer returning. I wish you the very best, dear Barbara. 🤗😘 I like your spinning wheel ❤❤

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much. 🥰

[@tsmith2105]

Very impressive 😮 you are so talented!! I love watching you create💘

[@notperfectzen]

You’re so kind! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🥰 ❤️

[@doloreszombory9415]

Great spinner idea!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@laurab1770]

ALL WILL BE WELL!

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you. 🥰

[@bubblesme68]

I thought that I wasn’t a real artist if I didn’t know how to tangle without a video! Thank you for this video and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cancer is a b#$&@

[@notperfectzen]

You’re so welcome and yes you’re an artist. 🥰 Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.

[@victoriascully4420]

Thanks!

[@notperfectzen]

You are so welcome! 🥰 Thank you for being an awesome supporter! I appreciate you very much! 😘🥰❤️

[@anthonybyrne1169]

Pangea might be good for the inktober series

[@Nay53]

Prayers for you.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you. I appreciate that so much.

[@amandahaack5010]

sorry to hear this Barbara, we all care about you a great deal.Sending healing thoughts.🧡💛💜

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. 🥰❤️

[@karenmoore5278]

Sending prayers that what treatments you have for your cancer will make it go away once again. Thank you so much for your tutorials they are so calming and helpful to a new zentangler. I loved this tutorial, I was wondering how to combine tangles on one sheet after seeing other people do it, thank you so much. I love the spinner and would love to have the template but have no idea how to find you e-mail. Thank you once again and God Bless you!

[@notperfectzen]

I show my contact information at the beginning of each video. My email is [e-mail] Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. ❤

[@ellenruggieri1995]

Barbara - I’m just sorrier than I can express to hear this news. I will pray for you and expect good reports. Remember to breathe and relax your shoulders! From your fan and fellow cancer SURVIVOR, Ellen

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Ellen. I appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers. 🥰❤️

[@terihall1974]

I, too, am sorry to hear that the cancer returned. Love the spinner idea. Take care.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you, Teri. 🥰

[@anthonybyrne1169]

at a time when you should be tthinking of yourself - you are still thinking of others bless bless bless

[@notperfectzen]

I enjoy sharing Zentangle. It is so relaxing to me. ❤️🥰 Thanks for watching!

[@victoriascully4420]

Hi Barbara. I am so sorry to hear that your Cancer has re-occurred. The most important thing is to take care of yourself to get through this. You are in my prayers, Barbara.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much for your prayers, Victoria. 💕 I appreciate it.

[@bevdavy6343]

So sorry about you having cancer again! I’ve been watching you since you first got your channel. I’m hoping for the best…..😘😢

[@notperfectzen]

I appreciate your support and watching my channel. ❤️🙏 That’s awesome that you’ve been watching for that long! Thank you so much, Bev! 🥰😘

[@sherryturner2959]

Barbara, do you ever show how you use your watercolors on a tile like this? I had not seen your spinner either…grand idea!

[@notperfectzen]

Hi Sherry. I have a playlist that shows how I add color to a tile before I draw the tangles. I haven't made a video for watercolors after the tile is done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZaxkJ-vbthkhJo&pp=gAQBiAQB CZT Kelli Blouin has collaborated with watercolor artist Audrey Shantz and they did a video recently. They colored their shapes before adding the tangles, but you could do the same thing after adding tangles. I've done that a few times. Here's the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inbNfniCh61qpdU Let me know if that helps. Audrey also did a set of videos for Inktober that were very helpful. I'm not a watercolor expert, LOL! :)

[@sherryturner2959]

@ thank you Barbara!

[@janawallace378]

I will continue to pray for you, Barbara.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Jana. 🥰

[@phoffman-p8b]

thank you, thinking of you in your ordeal ♥

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much. ❤

[@anitaholmes6824]

Oh Barbara, I am so so sorry to hear this news! Seems like everytime I turn around someone is battling cancer! I will pray for you. I love this pangea idea and you tile as always turned out great. I especially love the spinner, I would love the template and will send you an e-mail, so thank you! Can you tell me what the numbers on your spinner are for? Again, thanks for sharing and I will always wait for you so never worry about any of us that love your channel and only wish you the best.

[@anitaholmes6824]

I sent the spinner request to your gmail account...did you get it?

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you, Anita. It's the environment that we live in now - there's so much that can cause cancer. But I'm hoping this treatment will take care of it. I appreciate your comments. Darn! I should have mentioned the numbers in the video. If you don't have the spinner for the center, you can roll dice instead!

[@anitaholmes6824]

@@notperfectzen Thanks so much for sending the template for the spinner, I printed it out on 110LB cardstock, came out perfectly! Thanks for clarifying the numbers, that makes perfect sense. Any chance I can get a list of the tangles you put on it? No worries if it's too much to ask for. I am going to pray that your treatment goes smoothly and takes care of it. Hugs

[@notperfectzen]

I sent a photo of the back of my spinner with all the names. 🥰 Thank you for the prayers! 😘

[@anitaholmes6824]

@@notperfectzen Thank you so very much!

[@carolynfredrick1835]

Sending you good thoughts and prayers as you battle cancer again. ❤❤❤

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you very much, Carolyn. 🥰

[@MarieBSorin]

Je vous envoie toutes mes pensées positives, prenez soins de vous, amitiés.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you very much. 🥰

[@debbiebennett328]

Barbara I am holding you in Love and Light 💞

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much, Debbie! 🥰❤️

[@user-pl5zh1ke4q]

I am so sorry. Darn cancer. Hoping for the best outcome.

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you so much. 🥰

[@catherinecaridroit3258]

Chère Barbara Voici la tuile que j’ai faite en pensant fort à vous et votre combat. Mais je n’arrive pas à vous l’envoyer😿

[@notperfectzen]

Hi Catherine. Thank you so much for thinking of me while you draw your tile. ❤🥰 My email is [e-mail]

[@mairimml526]

Barbara am so sorry. 🦋 Believe 🦋 am going to be praying for you and your family. 🦋 Believe 🦋 that tomorrow will be a better day. My favorite word is 🦋 Believe 🦋. My favorite phrase is 🦋 Believe 🦋 tomorrow will be a better day. Believe Barbara I have to use does 2 a lot. You are strong you could do this. I know you have many at your side. Please take care of yourself.

[@notperfectzen]

I’m so grateful for your support and love. ❤️ I believe I will overcome this again. 😊

[@patriciasullivancannin1893]

You do what is best for you

[@notperfectzen]

Thank you, Patricia. 🥰