Suzanne McNeill - Zentangle 2: Featuring Ideas for Scrapbooks & Journals

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Every effort been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for information purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks. eBook ISBN: 978-1-60765-099-7 2010 DESIGN ORIGINALS by Suzanne McNeill, 2425 Cullen St, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, U.S.A., 817-877-0067 www.d-originals.com eBook version 1.0 Anything is possible, one stroke at a time,Zentangle helps reduce stress and improve focus. This relaxing process turns drawings into artistic design. It can be done anywhere and no artistic talent is needed. Embellish scrapbooks, journals, paintings, quilts, art, ATCs and cards.

There is really no limit to creativity. Zentangle was developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. The ritual helps anyone get in touch with life, solve problems, turn mistakes into positives, be innovative and become more creative. Suzanne McNeill, CZT, shares great tips on including Zentangle in your art and in your life. CZT - certified Zentangle teacher What you 11 need to get started a black permanent marker
Micron 01 Pigma pigment ink pen
by Sakura is suggested Youll find wonderful resources, a list of certified teachers, workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, kits, supplies and tiles at zentangle.com Zentangle, the red square, and Anything is possible, one stroke at a time are registered trademarks of Zentangle, Inc. As you follow? the process of Zentangle steps, your mind will relax into the flow of memories and creativity. Words Will come easily and blend with the patterns in an artistic manner. Just for fun, Zentangle on the edges of pages. Just for fun, Zentangle on the edges of pages.

Or create a design in the center. Add small photos and memorabilia between the sections of a Zentangle area. Draw Zentangle alphabet letters to spell a title or your childs name. Sketchbook and Journal ragesZentangle is a Wonderful Way to embellish your pages. You may Want to begin With small photos or scraps of memorabilia (ticket stubs, gum Wrappers, a clipping) then use memories of the occasion to embellish the pages With patterns. Alphabet, Names, Initials, Oitles and WordsTrace or draw block letters. Alphabet, Names, Initials, Oitles and WordsTrace or draw block letters.

They could be a name, a title, initials or a Word. Draw sections within the letters, then add a Dangle pattern in each section. Where to find more patternsStart with the patterns in this book. Then check out more books. Additional designs can also be found at zentangle.com and at blog.suzannemcneil.com. I clip snippets out of magazine and advertisements, then paste them in a notebook to use as inspiration for new Tangle patterns. Traditional Zentangle A very simple process is part of every traditional Zentangle. 1. 1.

Make a dot in each corner of your paper tile with a pencil. Connect the dots to form a basic border. 2. Draw guideline strings with the pencil. The shape can be a zigzag, swirl, X, circle or just about anything that divides the area into sections.
It represents the golden thread that connects all the patterns and events that run through life. 3. 3.

Use a black pen to draw Tangle patterns into each section formed by the string. 4. Rotate the paper tile as you fill each section with a pattern. How to Get Started., from the Zentangle Basics Book 1. Use a pencil to make a dot in each corner. 2.

Connect the dots with the pencil.