‘Nzeppel is another curvy tangle pattern that gives me the yips even though it’s based on a grid that I seem to favor. I need more practice! Variants can include shading and adding solid areas where the spirit takes you.
‘Nzeppel is an original Zentangle® pattern designed by Maria Thomas. The link to her illustrated instructions for drawing ‘Nzeppel is here.
Update, June 30, 2010: here’s a new, easier way to draw ‘Nzeppel from Zentangle’s newsletter: here. (Tip: it uses a less formal grid.)
CZT® Toni Henneman has also posted a page from her notebook, here.
Check out the tag: zentangle for more official Zentangle® patterns on TanglePatterns.com.
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Related Links:
- Linda’s List of Official Tangle Patterns – THE patterns to learn first if you’re new to Zentangle®
I love this one. At first I thought it wasn’t going to work since some comments I’ve read elsewhere made it seem diffcult to draw, but I think it’s actually a very forgiving tangle. At first it may not look like it’s going to come out right, but when it’s completed its overall effect is awesome. It looks very intricate and difficult. My 9 year old couldn’t believe I drew it.