Suzanne McNeill - Zentangle 7: Inspiring Circles, Zendalas & Shapes

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Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Neither Design Originals, Suzanne McNeill, the product manufacturer or the supplier is responsible. NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks. ISBN: 978-1-57421-361-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-60765-104-8 2012 by Suzanne McNeill and Design Originals, www.d-originals.com, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 800-457-9112, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

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 wonderfu resources, a list of Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZTs), workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, supplies, kits, and tiles at zentangle.com. eBook version 1.0 Zentangle 7Inspiring Circles, Zendalas, and ShapesZentangle calms the mind. It helps reduce stress and improve focus. This relaxing process turns drawing simple patterns into artistic design.

Using round paper tiles, it is easy to create art that flows beautifully from your hand. The Zentangle art form and method was founded by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. 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 art form for all ages. Zentangle, the red square, and Anything is possible, one stroke at a time are registered trademarks of Zentangle, Inc. 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 Zentangle Teachers (CZTs) around the world, workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, supplies, kits, tiles, and pens at zentangle.com. by Sandhyra Mannby Sue JacobsAnything is possible, one stroke at a time.- Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas zentangle.comby Suzanne McNeilZendalas A Zendala is a form of mandala that is drawn using tangles to fill each section of a circle. These round gems are fascinating. In this book, talented Zentangle CZT artists generously share their secrets for creating basic circle designs, and how to add color, resist, layers, and more. With Zentangle, the process is simple and relaxing (really!).

Similar to handwriting, each person draws tangles in just a bit differen manner. Be inspired by the designs in this book and enjoy creating your own art. Zen mandalas For centuries, mandala circles have been used to connect the spirit with the divine, offering symbols found in nature as subjects of contemplation. Drawing a mandala helps one discover true inner self and balance. These special circles provide an opportunity to explore ancient teachings. Gently appreciate the uniqueness of your experience in the world of ten-thousand things as you create beautiful drawings that reflect your vision, and you will discover the infinite possibilities that spring from inner peace.

When drawn on a Zentangle tile, each beautiful circle is called a Zendala. by Margaret Bremnerby Angie VangalisClassic Zentangle A very simple ritual is part of every classic Zentangle or Zendala drawing. 1. Use a pencil to form a border. 2. Draw guideline strings with the pencil to divide the area into sections.

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. Rotate the paper tile as you fill each section with a pattern. What youll need to get started a pencil a black permanent marker a Pigma MICRON 01 pigment ink pen by Sakura is suggested a Zentangle die-cut tile is suggestedeither a 41/2 round tile or a 31/2 x 31/2 square Starting a Zendala 1.

Use a pencil to form a round borderuse a circle template, compass, or lid. Add a dot in the center. 2. Now use the same circular shape to connect the center dot to the border, forming a partial circle. 3. 4. 4.

Use the same shape to divide the large sections into pleasing shapes. 5. Draw a smaller circle, to divide the large sections again. 6. Switch to a black pen and draw a tangle pattern in each section. When you cross a line, change the pattern.

It is OK to leave some sections blank. Each Tangle is a unique artistic design and there are hundreds of variations. 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 life patterns.