Zentangle Analysis

         In my zentangle, curvy and swirly lines are most dominant in my composition. This may be because I was feeling a sense of mixed emotions, I was not feeling happy or sad. I may have been to concentrated to think because I was planning on what I was going to do next. I can tell by my horizontal lines that I felt relaxed when drawing my zentangle because I didn't have to worry about making mistakes and erasing my drawing. I learned that you don't have to be a good drawer to do a zentangle because you just have to have a little inspiration and let your mind do all of the work. Also, no ones art is going to be the same because we all have different minds/ideas and everyone is going to have an original piece of art that they made themselves. By making zentangle art,  I found out that there is no right in life and you are going to make mistakes, but the mistakes just becomes part of your journey and who you really are. Finally, I I figured out that you don't have to be an amazing artist to create something that is so artistic and creative. In conclusion, zentangles are a very great way to show the creative side of yourself without having to worry about making mistakes.  

 

Lines and their Meanings

          Lines in art sometimes can communicate moods more then the words itself. For example, to me vertical lines communicate a feeling of strength, like a person standing. Horizontal lines remind me of a person at rest or some one who is relaxed. Curved lines remind me of someone who is not mad or happy because of the natural way a curvy line looks, going up then down. Zig zag lines communicate a sense of excitement and fear, like a lightening bolt. Diagonal lines communicate a sense of movement because it is unbalanced. Lastly, spiral lines communicate a feeling of someone is dazed and confused. In conclusion, you can see how different lines can have different moods and emotions. That is why some art, like a painting of the horizon, seems to be so peaceful and relaxing because of the horizontal lines that are placed into the painting.

The Art Mindset

               
            The reason why we use to create art without hesitation when we were little is because we didn't care what it looked like and as we get older we are afraid of making mistakes. So many of us say we aren't good at something and that we don't want to do it because we are afraid of what the outcome is going to be.  Also, some people are afraid of what others are going to think of them if they mess up or doing something wrong. When taking an art class, it is important to keep a positive mindset and be willing to try something new to succeed. In my opinion, I think that if you try and put a lot of effort into your artwork you will succeed in art and many other things in life as well. When you are doing art, you have to keep in mind that you don't care what anyone thinks of you. In conclusion, it is important to keep a positive attitude and to try new things in art class in order to succeed.