In this lesson, we will create a beautiful landscape with Hot Air balloons in the sky, and the balloons decorated in Zentangle style.
What is Zentangle?
Zentangle is a form of art where we add lines and patterns in a conscious manner to create a beautiful pattern. It is a great way to increase your creativity, hand-eye concentration and practice your fine motor skills. Below you will find 8 simple Zentangle patterns I drew. You can try some ideas on your own too! If you look carefully there are different types of straight and curved lines, some basic C and S strokes, and some dots, dashes, and circles. Add them in different combinations and you have created your Zentangles!
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230620_0949277695576922747790002.jpg?w=809)
Let’s Start our Hot Air Balloon Drawing Project
Things Needed:
- 9×12 or larger mixed-media or Watercolor paper.
- A well-sharpened pencil and eraser.
- A Black Thin Permanent Marker ( Sharpie)
- A basic watercolor set with brushes and Water to paint the background.
- Zentangling pattern ideas 🙂
Step-by-Step Process:
- Draw 3 circles on the top half of your drawing paper to make three balloons as shown below.
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-16873014028253758648771197703227.jpg?w=795)
2. Now extend lines from the sides of the circle to make the shape of a hot air balloon as shown in the picture.
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-16873014028693841624367532759642.jpg?w=711)
3. Next draw baskets for each of the balloons.
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-16873017045762629329891598746572.jpg?w=809)
4. Next give a 3-dimensional form to the balloons by adding contour and cross-contour lines as shown below.
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-16873014028924945942716951128771.jpg?w=762)
5. Now, it is time to let your creativity flow and add your zentangle patterns.
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-16873014029216891302437336965763.jpg?w=478)
6. Finally, finish your landscape by coloring the background and negative spaces with watercolors or any medium of your choice.
![](https://nishasartforkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wp-16873014029682320987924037584769.jpg?w=683)
Your artwork is ready to display!!
If you are not much of a reader and would rather watch a video, follow along with this Youtube step-by-step video: