Zentangled Found Object
1. Choose an object that would be interesting to be zentangled. Think
about form vs. function.
2. If your object is glass, I have glass paint.
3. If your object is fabric, a Sharpie marker
should work on it, but there are also fabric
markers available in the supply cupboard (they
must say fabric markers).
4. If your object is plastic, we may have to
gesso it (prime it). Test some Sharpie on it to
see if it stays on without wiping off.
5. If your object is multi-colored, you want it to be
one single color, so you’ll probably want to gesso it.
6. As you start to zentangle, think about how your
object will change. Use the shape and contours of
your object to their advantage as you draw your string
and fill it with patterns.
7. The last step of a zentangle is to add value. Think
about adding colored value and using stippling as your
shading technique (especially if you are zentangling a
glass object that a pencil cannot be used on).
8. We can spray objects with fixative spray when
finished to ensure the zentangles stay on.
Object
Zentangle
Elements &
Principles
Used
X2
Contrast
X2
Creativity
Craftsmanship
/ Presentation
4
3
2
1
0
Brought in a very
interesting object to
zentangle. Object is
original and not a
last minute thought.
Brought in an object
to zentangle. Object
is original.
Brought in an
object to
zentangle, but it is
not an original
idea.
Created an
appropriate string,
and more than 8
zentangled
patterns/designs.
Created an
appropriate string,
and 7-8 zentangled
patterns/designs.
Created a string,
and 5-6
patterns/designs.
Brought in an
object to
zentangle. Not an
original idea and is
a last minute
thought.
Did not create a
string and only
used 3-4
patterns/designs.
Patterns are varied
and unique; used
elements and
principles to create a
unified artwork.
Patterns used fit
contour of the object
itself, as well as the
negative space of
the string they are
used in.
Uses excellent and
precise contrast in
lines and patterns;
thick, medium and
thin lines. Uses the
full value scale (8
gradients) and
shading techniques
to add shading.
Student has taken
the technique being
studied and applied
it in a way that is
totally his/her own.
The student's
personality/voice
comes through.
Everything is
original.
Patterns are varied;
used elements and
principles to create a
unified artwork.
Patterns used
somewhat fit the
object they were
placed on.
Patterns are
somewhat varied;
attempted to use
elements and
principles to
create unified
artwork.
Attempted to fit
appropriate
patterns in the
string shape.
Uses OK contrast
in lines and
patterns; thick and
thin lines.
Attempts to use
full value scale (45 gradients).
Patterns used are
very similar in
style; artwork is
not unified.
Patterns are used
but don’t fit well
within the shape
of the string or
contours of the
object itself.
Did not
bring in an
object.
Object
supplied by
teacher.
Object is
not
completely
covered
with
zentangles.
No patterns
used.
Uses minimal
contrast in lines
and patterns.
Uses bare
minimum of value
scale (2-3
gradients).
No contrast
in lines and
patterns.
Does not
use value
scale.
Student has
copied from
another source.
There is little
evidence of
creativity, but the
student has done
the assignment.
Student has not
made much
attempt to meet
the requirements
of the assignment.
A majority of the
assignment has
been copied from
another source.
No
creativity
attempted.
Artwork is
a direct
copy from
another
source.
Could have utilized
time better.
Artwork is created
and maintained
with an attempt at
neatness. Artwork
may be torn,
smudged or have
stray marks.
Artwork is signed.
Did not utilize time
well. Artwork is
poorly created and
maintained.
Artwork is torn,
smudged, or has
stray marks that
distract from the
image. Artwork is
sloppily signed.
Artwork is
not
finished,
was folded,
crumpled
up, ripped,
etc. No
signature
on artwork.
Utilized time
appropriately.
Artwork is created
and maintained in a
professional manner.
No tears, smudges,
or stray marks.
Artwork is neatly
signed in the
appropriate spot.
Uses good contrast
in lines and
patterns; thick,
medium and thin
lines. Uses the full
value scale (7-8
gradients).
Student has taken
the technique being
studied and has
used source material
as a starting place.
The student's
personality comes
through in parts of
the painting.
Everything is
original.
Utilized time
appropriately.
Artwork is created
and maintained
fairly neatly. No
tears, minimal
smudges or stray
marks. Artwork is
neatly signed in the
appropriate spot.
_______ / 32 points