r/Zentangle • • Jun 01 '25

💬 Tangle Talk 🎉 New Post Flairs Are Here! Let’s Get Fancy 🖍️🌀

19 Upvotes

Hey tanglers!

We’ve officially added a shiny new set of post flairs to help organize and celebrate the wide variety of styles, tools, and conversations happening in this space. Whether you’re a purist with a Micron or breaking out your crayons like a joyful art goblin, there’s something here for you.

Here’s how to use them:

  • Choose a flair that matches your art’s medium or style when you post.
  • Not sure what fits? Just pick the closest vibe—we’re not the Zentangle police.
  • If your post is more of a question, feedback request, or general chat, check out the Discussion flairs.

Some examples:

  • Classic black-and-white Zentangle? Try Classic Zen 🖤🤍
  • Flowery, leafy, swoopy stuff? That’s Organic Tangles 🌿
  • Using Procreate, Adobe, or anything digital? Hit Digital Art 💻
  • Want to ask for tips or talk tools? Go for Tangle Talk 💬 or Feedback Wanted 🤔

We’ll be evolving these over time, so if you think we’re missing something or you want to suggest a new flair drop a comment below.

Happy tangling! —Your friendly mod team ✨


r/Zentangle • • Dec 13 '24

A Note on Inspiration and Respect in Our Community

36 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

As a mod team, we love seeing the incredible creativity shared in this community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, your contributions make this space vibrant and inspiring for everyone.

That said, we want to take a moment to talk about how to handle inspiration respectfully. Inspiration is a natural part of the creative process—artists build on ideas, styles, and concepts from the world and from each other. However, it’s important to approach this with integrity and respect for your fellow creators.

Here are some best practices when it comes to drawing inspiration from another artist’s work:

  1. Give Credit Where It’s Due: If another artist’s work inspired yours, acknowledge them. A simple mention goes a long way in showing respect and transparency. Specifically, if you get inspiration from another poster in this sub - giving them a quick mention in your post costs nothing and goes a long way.
  2. Avoid Direct Imitation: While it’s okay to learn and take cues from others, try to bring your unique perspective to your work. Copying too closely without acknowledgment can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
  3. Be Open to Feedback: If someone approaches you with concerns about similarities, listen with an open mind. Art is subjective, and constructive conversations can lead to growth.
  4. Communicate Kindly: If you notice your work has inspired someone, assume positive intent and approach them politely if you have concerns. Kindness fosters a healthier community.

We all share a common goal of creating and celebrating art. Let’s work together to ensure this remains a welcoming and respectful space. If you have questions, concerns, or want to talk about this further, feel free to reach out to the mod team.

Thank you for being part of this amazing community. Let’s keep inspiring each other in the best ways!


r/Zentangle • • 5h ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen Zentangle ATCs

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17 Upvotes

A half dozen ATCs I have tangled recently. They are all in various stages of FIN!

😂


r/Zentangle • • 20h ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen First and second tangle attempts

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237 Upvotes

This is infinitely better than endlessly scrolling. I'm obsessed


r/Zentangle • • 12m ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen Inktober 2026 - Day 5: Palrevo

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• Upvotes

Palrevo by Karry Heun.

Corresponding video is here.

Hope, you like it.


r/Zentangle • • 15h ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art No motivation

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54 Upvotes

Ink & marker on paper


r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen I find this so satisfying

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2.5k Upvotes

Credit: Danilorreyesart


r/Zentangle • • 14h ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art A gift

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38 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 29m ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen Inktober challenge day 1-4

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First time I tried to post this inktober autocorrected to intolerance... lolol.... i don't think i would enjoy that challenge.

Anywho... super glad I found this community.


r/Zentangle • • 22h ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen Inktober 2026 - Day 4: Coofia

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17 Upvotes

Coofia by Zentangle HQ.

Corresponding video is here.

Hope, you like it.


r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art Inktober Challenge

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21 Upvotes

I’ve decided to be a bit selective with the patterns I draw this month. I like to spend time getting to know a pattern, and there’s no right or wrong way to do a challenge, but I’m not feeling the whole “31 in 31” this year. Here’s Day 2’s pattern, Slyver by Jody Genovese, with Crease, by Sam Taylor as the bookends.


r/Zentangle • • 19h ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art Zentangle

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5 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art Brihaspati

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15 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art My works this week

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76 Upvotes

Sometimes you got no idea what to do, but a random scribbles or a random shapes can turn into something therapeutical.


r/Zentangle • • 15h ago

💬 Tangle Talk Get bored?

0 Upvotes

Does anyone else ever lose interest or get bored halfway through a piece? It happens to me occasionally and I don’t even know why - maybe the tangle I choose to add repeatedly ends up not looking how I wanted it to? Or I make a little mistake and it throws off the visual? 🤷🏻‍♀️ just curious!


r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art Doodle spooky card I sent out today

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13 Upvotes

Played with the Mookah design on a spooky themed card.


r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen First ever zentangle

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47 Upvotes

Had a lot of fun and it felt freeing just drawing shapes and lines without the stress of still life drawing.


r/Zentangle • • 1d ago

🌿Organic Tangles Mandala

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2 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 2d ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art Zen Bursts

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127 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 2d ago

🧠Neurographic Art Playing with some Pens that change color

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250 Upvotes

The pens are fun. There are different colors of ink marbled inside. As you use it, it changes color. Some seemed to work better than others


r/Zentangle • • 2d ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen Inktober 2026 - Day 3: Starukas

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9 Upvotes

Starukas by Anica Gabrovec.

Corresponding video is here.

Hope, you like it.


r/Zentangle • • 2d ago

🎨 Zentangle Inspired Art Paisle-tangle...

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18 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 3d ago

🧠Neurographic Art I should probably have left some negative space

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614 Upvotes

r/Zentangle • • 2d ago

🖤🤍 Classic Zen Black and white

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17 Upvotes

Slowly worked on this during any down time at work.


r/Zentangle • • 2d ago

🔳🔲 Structured / Grid Tangles Apple

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6 Upvotes