The Art Of Zentangle: 50 Inspiring Drawings, Designs & Ideas For The Meditative Artist

The Art Of Zentangle: 50 Inspiring Drawings, Designs & Ideas
For The Meditative Artist

by Margaret Bremner (Editor), Norma J. Burnell, Penny Raile, Lara Lara

Zentangle® is a meditative process of creating art, wherein simple shapes and lines combine to make a complicated and interesting final piece of artwork. Zentangle focuses on the process of creation rather than the result. The beauty of Zentangle is that there is no right way or wrong way. If you can draw a line and a circle (perfectly or not), you can Zentangle.

Zentangle is an art concept that is engaging, approachable, and fun enough for someone who has never picked up any art tools or created a piece of art yet is still meditative, productive, and creative enough for an advanced artist to enjoy.

While many popular Zentangle books share tips, inspiration, and final artwork, there are few that break down Zentangle into a step-by-step process. Structured to be part instruction, part inspiration, and part doodling, The Art of Zentangle will first demonstrate how to create Zentangle art by showing intricate patterns broken out into several steps.

After artists have warmed up and are ready to give it a try on their own, they’ll be invited to practice creating their own Zentangle designs on the beautifully designed blank pages of this inspirational sketch journal. A short gallery of final artwork and several inspirational prompts are included in this comprehensive introduction to the new, inspirational world of Zentangle.

Book details

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (April 15, 2013)

Language: English

Paperback: 144 pages

ISBN-10: 160058358X

ISBN-13: 978-1600583582

Dimensions: 22.54 x 1.59 x 29.85 cm

Book Description

Enter the magical, meditative, and mesmerizing world of Zentangle

From the Back Cover

Welcome to The Art of Zentangle®! Whether you’re an expert tangler or are discovering this innovative art form for the first time, inspiration abounds in this guided journey through the world of Zentangle thanks to the creative expressions of four talented Certified Zentangle® Teachers. In addition to learning the basics, including understanding key terms, drawing basic tangles, and creating unique patterns, you’ll discover what “strings” are and how to see them everywhere you go. Step-by-step projects demonstrate how to create Zentangle mandalas, Zentangle Inspired Art, and tangled wall décor. Best of all, you’ll learn how to relax and enjoy the process. With creative prompts and ideas designed to inspire, you’ll soon discover just how fun and rewarding Zentangle can be. Open practice areas throughout the book invite you to try the techniques described and put your creative ideas and tangling skills to use.

About the Author

Margaret Bremner was only really interested in being an artist. She loves colours, patterns, visual textures and designs. Margaret has been married to her husband for 33 years. The couple recently returned home to Quebec after spending two years in China teaching English. www.enthusiasticartist.blogspot.com

By day Norma J. Burnell is a website designer. At night, She's a "Tangler." Norma enjoys drawing, painting, and tangling and has taught art to adults and children.www.fairy-tangles.com

Penny Raile is a mixed media and digital artist and a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). She teaches Zentangle workshops regularly. www.TangleTangleTangle.com

Lara Wils is a Certified Zentangle Teacher who graduated from the first CZT training. In addition to Zentangle, she enjoys creating jewelry and other crafts. She lives with her excellent partner Ned and their terrifically terrorizing kitten, Hugo.www.laralina-tangleware.blogspot.com

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An excellent source of inspiration can be found in Japanese motifs, which are easily found in Asian art and nature. Look through books or online for ideas. Add the pattern to the bonsai tree below when you see something you like.