Zentangle Renaissance

During the Renaissance a drawing technique called Chiaroscuro emerged in the fine art world. These

types of drawings were done on subtly colored or toned paper, usually gray or tan. Using the paper as a

neutral starting point, the artist would then use white pencil or paint to work towards light or to create

highlights and then use black ink and graphite to work towards dark or create shading. This technique

opened up opportunity to exemplify the juxtoposition of light and dark. You will also find drawings from

this period subtly incorporating the use of earthy colors such as brown, sepia, terra cotta, warm gray and