Tips for Tangling Zenith

This week's nod to Valentine's - IAST #183 (click here for all of the delightful details) - features Maria Thomas' beautiful Zenith.

Her step out can be found in the 8/23/2015 edition of the Zentangle® newsletter (Link).

Below is a simple tip that I find helpful when drawing this wonderful pattern.

The initial line of arcs can be drawn in either direction.  I find it a bit easier to create the base of the tangle by adding the second line of arcs one half at a time, especially when working around curves or corners.

Enjoy!