This tangle pattern has a cool optical illusion element and it looks really interesting regardless of which way you view it. CZT® Suzanne McNeill included Escalator in her Zentangle 5 book.
I think you might just be surprised how tricky this simple tangle can be – aligning the zigzags properly is a little challenging. I’m just sayin’.
You will recognize Suzanne from all the fun videos she has done on Zentangle-inspired crafts, in addition to all the craft books she has published. Suzanne teaches innovative art, painting and quilting techniques classes all around the country. If you’re interested in taking one check out her schedule here.
Suzanne illustrates the steps for drawing Escalator here, together with an easy variation.
Check out the tag suzannem for more of Suzanne’s patterns on TanglePatterns.com.
I get so happy when I open my email and see a new tangle is there. I immediately grab the nearest pen and paper to draw. My “saved” box is loaded with the new tangle emails. I like to keep them there so I can practice each whenever I can.
Such a cool pattern! Trickier than it looks though…