Fragments and Reticula . . . How I draw Ole!

I really like drawing Barbara Finwall’s Zentangle® pattern Ole.

I found it was easier for me to deconstruct it a bit more ~

just me and how I process some patterns.

I found that it actually fit into what is being call a fragment ~ part of a pattern that 

when placed into a reticula, or grid, it creates a bigger pattern.

Here is what I did . . .

I love to draw on watercolor paper, so I took a sheet and cut several 

2" squares. Big enough to work on, but not so big that it takes too much time

to complete. I am about practicing right now ~ for me it's calming.

I drew a square and then I divided it into four sections with my pen.
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Then, with a pencil, I lightly sectioned off each of the squares,

making more of a grid to work with.
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Then I placed a circle in the middle of each square.

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I chose from the chart G-1 (picture above) and began drawing my pattern.

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Then I decided to use H-1 and I-1 to create a different look.

The pattern Ole is still the same concept.

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Here is another drawing using the pattern Ole.

This is on a 3.5" square watercolor tile.

The whole idea for me is to draw and relax and to just have fun.

Thanks for joining me today!

If you like the idea of having a journal to make a chart like I did

shown in the pictures above, then you can find several different styles of

stencils to help you with this process by clicking on the link below.

Pinetree Studios

The stencil I used can be found here Square Fragments Chart Stencil ~ 5.25" Square.

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