So excited with the continuous line drawings that my Middle school students created! Here are a few examples that just "wowed" me. Enjoy 
For our next journal assignment we will head into the world of Zentangle. I remember when my son would doodle on the edges of his papers in school and get into trouble for it. Now the "doodling" has a name and it has become a recognized art form!
For this assignment students will start with a cross shape (this week starts Catholic Schools week, so the form was an easy "base" to begin with). Parents: Instructions with a few idea links are posted below (Google or Pinterest is full of examples/ideas, beginner thru advanced levels). Students have 2 weeks for this assignment (due February 11), but may turn it into me any time between now and then.
Journal assignment #2: Zentangle cross
Create a large cross outline in your journal. Divide it into sections (no fewer than 7 sections). Choose a design for each section (no 2 sections may be the same). Your design may be black and white or colored. **For maximum impact in your design be sure to alternate light and dark areas** Extra credit: Add a border around the cross! (this may be one continuous design or different designs).
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/329255422736536880/ (follow the steps pictured)
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/332070172503861437/ (follow the steps pictured)
http://elementaryartbox.blogspot.com/2012/09/zentangles_12.html (love this one! Step by step directions!)
last one (promise) https://katydidsworld.wordpress.com/my-patterns-7/
Given the results of our first Journal assignment I can hardly wait to see what the students create with this one!
edit: I stumbled on one more site with more Zentangle info and patterns than I could pass by! Good luck getting out of this one 😉 http://tanglepatterns.com/
