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SURFACE
Strathmore Bristol 100 lb. vellum*, 11" x 14" (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
PALETTE
PRISMACOLOR PREMIER COLORED PENCILS
928 Blush Pink
943 Burnt Ochre
914 Cream
1014 Deco Pink
993 Hot Pink
901 Indigo Blue
STABILO CARBOTHELLO PASTEL PENCIL 1400/450 Cyan Blue
927 Light Peach 919 Non-Photo Blue 930 Peach
929 Pink
938 White
942 Yellow Ochre
PAN PASTEL Hansa Yellow
SUPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (page 96) Sakura Pigma Micron 01 black pen Marvy Le Pen, light blue fine line –
or any fine line pen and color of your choice;
make it your own ZIA (Zentangled Inspired Art) #2 graphite pencil
White gel pen
Mono Zero eraser
Blending stumps or tortillons – size 2 Sticky Tack
Dusting brush
Transfer paper or light box
Hand wipes
Black sheet of paper for pastel and
any eraser debris
*This paper is made in Neehah, Wisconsin. The vellum has a bit of tooth to it, so you might have to apply a tiny bit more pressure to get the pencil mark you desire, yet there’s enough tooth to be able to layer gradually.
PREPARATION
This is a three-part mixed media project using Zentangle®, colored pencils and a touch of pastels. 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. The colored pencil part will be the angel’s skin, and the pastel will be in the background, on the wings, as well as shading on the angel’s dress. Non-Photo Blue Prismacolor pencil can be used in place of the pastel pencil Cyan Blue, if you choose not to try the pastels.
Get your base pattern on your paper; this can be up to you. I like to use my light box or Mother Nature’s light box (a window) to put on my basic pattern. You can do the pattern tracing with transfer paper if you prefer; here again the object of Zentangle is to relax and get creative with your own style.
The project should start with your Zentangle knowledge or these basic thoughts. Relax – clear your head of all thoughts and replace with thoughts of appreciation and gratitude. Feel grati- tude and appreciation for these tools you are using, and for the beautiful art you are about to create. Get comfortable, sit straight in your chair, feet on the floor, have a clutter-free area in which to work, take a deep breath, and let’s begin.
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