Suzanne McNeill - Zentangle 3: Tangling with Rubber Stamps

What youll need to get started a black permanent marker Micron 01 Pigma pigment ink pen by Sakura is suggested You can do anything, one stroke at a time For a color catalog featuring over 200 terrific How-To books, visit www.d-Oliginals.COm COPY PERMISSION - The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns and projects in this publication are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses, and other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book. INFORMATION - All rights reserved. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication.

Every effort has 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. eISBN: 978-1-60765-100-0 ISBN: 978-1-57421-331-7 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 Zentangle calms the mind. It helps reduce stress and improve focus. This relaxing process turns drawing simple patterns into artistic design. Zentangle was developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas.

It can be done anywhere and no artistic talent is needed. The ritual helps anyone get in touch with life, solve problems, turn mistakes into positives, be innovative and become more creative. Learn to create fascinating tangles with this relaxing and rewarding artform for all ages. Enjoy the experience that tangling brings. Zentangle, the red square, and Anything is possible, one stroke at a time are registered trademarks of Zentangle, Inc. Zentangles teaching method is Patent Pending and is used by permission.

Youll find wonderful resources, a list of certified teachers, workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, supplies, kits, and tiles atzentangle.com . Traditional Zentangle A very simple ritual is part of every traditional Zentangle. 1.Make a dot in each corner of your paper tile with a pencil. Connect the dots to form a basic frame. 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. The strings will not be erased but will disappear. 3. Use a black pen to draw Tangle patterns into each section formed by the string. 4. How to Get Started 1. How to Get Started 1.

Use a pencil to make a dot in each corner. 2. Connect the dots with the pencil. 3. Draw a string with the pencil as a guide line. 4. 4.

Switch to a black pen an raw a tangle pattern in each section formed by the string. When you cross a line, change the pattern. It is OK to leave some sections blank. Portholes 1.Draw two lines in the same direction. 2.Draw a circle. 4.Color the moon shape with black. 5.Add more circles. Intersection 1.Draw a line from side to side. Intersection 1.Draw a line from side to side.

Draw an intersecting line from side to side. 2.Draw a line from corner to corner. Draw an intersecting line from corner to corner, 3.Draw a triangle point in each section. 4.Draw a small triangle in each section. 5.Color the small triangles with black. 2.Draw vertical lines (straight or curved) that are parallel to each other. 3.Add a circle at each intersection. 4.Color two opposite sections of each circle with black. 5.Make a dot in each center area. 5.Make a dot in each center area.

Each Tangle is a unique artistic design and there are hundreds of variations. Start with basic patterns, then create your own. With Zentangle, no eraser is needed. Just as in life, we cannot erase events and mistakes. Instead, we must build upon them and make improvements from any event. Life is a building process.

All events and experiences are incorporated into our learning process and into our life patterns. Nipa* 1. Draw a circle in the section. 2.Add more circles. Vary the sizes. 3.Draw a wavy line from top to bottom.