Fifth through eighth graders are experimenting with the element of line by making Zentangle-inspired designs. Zentangles are black and white patterns that are drawn with the purpose of opening the mind to almost a meditative state. We examined several images of Zentangles noticing differences in line quality, pattern, contrast, and density of space. Students are creating their own Zentangles in the negative space around a drawing of their initial. Amazingly most classes have been almost entirely silent while making their designs! They are really getting into the Zentangle mindset! Stay tunned to see their finished drawings!