Totally Tangled: Zentangle and Beyond [Paperback]

Sandy Steen Bartholomew (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 2010

Zentangle is meditation achieved through pattern-making. It is a complicated looking drawing that is built one line at a time. Simple tangles, or patterns, are combined in an unplanned way that grows and changes in amazing directions. With your mind engaged in drawing, your body relaxes.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

These versatile graphics can be used to decorate any surface. Micron  pens make drawing the tangles simple and permanent. Zentangle is  about filling spaces using pattern with a simple line, and becomes more attractive and complex as areas are filled. The process is appealing to graphics artists as well as those just learning to draw.

From the Author

Want to learn Zentangle®? Want to learn MORE?
Learn all the basics of Zentangle, plus tips on designing your own tangles (patterns). This book is filled with 52 pages of great ideas, Zentangle artwork, tips and a gazillion new Tangles (about 100). Get inspiration from 12 artists - all completely addicted to this amazing artform.

In case you haven't heard, Zentangle is a relaxing form of meditation that uses repetitive pattern drawing. Basically, it's really fun, addictive and teaches creative confidence. It's hard to explain, but really amazing!

This book gives the basics, then jumps into the paradox of relaxing chaos. Yes. It is very hard to describe Zentangle! I designed this book to be a lot like one of my classes, with ideas and tips everywhere. But you can tune me out and just go for the patterns, that is just fine. :-)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 52 pages
• Publisher: Design Originals; 5360 edition (April 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574216716
• ISBN-13: 978-1574216714
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Arts & Photography > Drawing
  • #85 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies

More About the Author

Sandy Steen Bartholomew is an author, illustrator, mixed-media artist, and a Certified Zentangle Teacher. She runs a creativity general store (Wingdoodle), a mini-gallery (the Beehive), a studio (BeezInk Studio), a teaching studio (The Belfry), and an Etsy shop (Bumblebat). Her life looks like a Zentangle! She is inspired by juicy, jewel-tones and rusty-crusty, peeling, earth-covered things. Magic and mystery, bits and pieces, and weird little creatures. If it sits still, she'll paint it.

Sandy lives with her two kids and a cat in their colorful, mixed-media house in Warner, NH - a town full of introverted artists she has never met.

Visit her website for samples of her work and inspiration: www.beezinkstudio.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

151 of 154 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars totally worth it! April 28, 2010

By J. L. Mahood

Format:Paperback

Zentangle is a relaxing and beautiful art form that anyone can create using repeating patterns. This book has wonderful step-by-step instructions for the beginner (in case no one nearby is teaching classes on Zentangle). AND it has over 100 tangles (patterns) and their instructions. The book is well organized, and it's creative and fun to look at. I believe that those who consider themselves "non-artists" will enjoy this book, as well as those more comfortable and confident with art materials.

107 of 108 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally love Totally Tangled May 4, 2010

By Alyce Schwenn

Format:Paperback

I've been tangling for awhile. I anxiously awaited this book and was not disappointed. I cannot draw, but after following the step by step instructions, I was amazed at my results. My husband didn't believe what I was able to do. The instructions for shading were really helpful also. I find tangling very relaxing and look forward to seeing what I'll accomplish with practice. You won't be disappointed with this book.

94 of 99 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating April 30, 2010

By Quercus Design

Format:Paperback

I agree with the first reviewer, this is a good book for a beginner, but there are a lot of advanced Tangles, and the author explores ways to put Tangles together and methods for creating your own. All that makes it equally inspiring for an experienced Tangler.