The Beauty of Zentangle E-Book

Suzanne McNeill CZT

• Herausgeber: Design Originals
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Seitenzahl: 89

Beschreibung

Zentangle(R) is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. This invitation-only collection of the very best Zentangle-inspired art includes stunning masterpieces from breakthrough artists and CZTs like Suzanne McNeill, Cindy Shepard, Marie Browning, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and many more. Their inventive tangles are at the forefront of a new wave of creative expression and personal freedom.

Leseprobe

“Anything is possible, one stroke at a time”™

—Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas

Zentangle is a growing new art form that combines meditation, creativity, and fun. Almost anyone can enjoy drawing intricate tangles with the easy-to-learn Zentangle method. You don’t need to be an artist or invest in expensive equipment—all you need is paper, pencil, and pen to get started. Zentangle allows you to relax and reduce the stress in your life while simultaneously creating something beautiful.

Enthusiasts around the globe are using this empowering technique to find meditative focus and artistic stimulation. This book surveys the best of their work to bring you today’s most exciting examples of the Zentangle phenomenon. From classic tiles and monograms to Zendalas and dimensional art, use their vision to inspire your own personal Zentangle journey.

In the Garden by Karen Polkinghorne,CZT

Wise and Tangled Owl by Lorrie M. Bennett

Print ISBN 978-1-57421-718-6eISBN 978-1-60765-094-2

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Shepard, Cindy.

  The Beauty of Zentangle / Cindy Shepard and Suzanne McNeill.

    pages cm

  Includes index.

  Summary: “Zentangle is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. Selected by the editors of Design Originals, the #1 publisher of Zentangle art, this amazing collection of Zentangle-inspired masterpieces encompasses a wide range of styles. Stunning works are included from breakthrough artists and CZTs like Suzanne McNeill, Cindy Shepard, Marie Browning, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and many more. Their inventive tangles are at the forefront of a new wave of creative expression and personal freedom”-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN 978-1-57421-718-6 (pbk.)

1. Drawing--Themes, motives. 2. Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) in art. I. McNeill, Suzanne. II. Title.

NC715.S54 2013

741.9--dc23

2013020335

Cover art: Morning Song by Lorrie M. Bennet.

Back cover art from left to right: Sampler by Sandy Hunter, CZT, Black-Eyed Susan by Sue Jacobs, CZT, Inch by Inch by Cris Letourneau, CZT, and Postcard by Penny Raile, CZT.

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. WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for the products being used. Neither New Design Originals, 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.

© 2014 by Cindy Shepard, Suzanne McNeill, and New Design Originals Corporation, 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. Zentangle’s teaching method is patent pending and is used by permission. You’ll find wonderful resources, a list of Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZTs), workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, supplies, kits, and tiles at zentangle.com.

Acquisition editor:Alan Giagnocavo

Copy editor:Colleen Dorsey

Cover and layout designer:Jason Deller

Editor:Katie Weeber

Gallery photographer/scanner:Scott Kriner

Husband’s Love by Marizaan van Beek, CZT

Whisketti by Sandy Hunter, CZT

Tangled Paint Palette by Jennifer Perruzzi, CZT

Paradox Mandala by Lesley Scott-Gillilan, CZT

Sunshine by Ellen Wolters

About Zentangle Art

Introduction

Inspiring Zentangle Artwork

Tangles

Nova by Kit Murdoch, CZT

About Zentangle® Art

If you are new to Zentangle, you might not be familiar with some of the terms used throughout this book. Just so we are all speaking the same language, it’s good to know some of the terminology used within the Zentangle community:

Tangle

Step-by-step patterns to fill Zentangle art

A tangle is a repetitious pattern that is used to fill a space in a piece of Zentangle art. Tangles can be simple two-step constructions or more complicated designs with several steps. Some tangles have little tricks to their construction—at first glance, the designs looks complicated, but when you follow the steps, creating them is actually very simple.

Dogwood tangle by Judy K. Burkett, CZT

Classic Zentangle

Black and white art on custom Zentangle tiles

A true classic Zentangle is created on a custom Zentangle die-cut paper tile, either square (3 ½" x 3 ½" [9 x 9cm]) or round (4 ½" [11.5cm] in diameter), made of Fabriano Tiepolo archival print-making paper. A graphite pencil is used to draw the string on the tile. Tangles and your signature are added in pen (a Sakura black 01 Pigma Micron pigment ink pen is recommended). The artwork is created using the Zentangle method, a series of steps developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas that are designed to focus your attention.

A simple ritual is part of every classic Zentangle piece:

1. Begin by making a dot in each corner of the paper tile with a pencil.

2. Connect the dots to form a border.

3. Draw guideline strings with a pencil to divide the area into sections.

4. Use a pen to draw tangles to fill each section formed by the string. It is ok to leave some areas open.

Artwork created using this method has no top or bottom, so the finished piece can be viewed from any direction.

Ribbon by Virginia Dejewska Slawson, CZT

Creative ZIA

Art incorporating tangles

ZIA refers to Zentangle-Inspired Art. This art incorporates tangles, but is not a classic Zentangle. ZIA designs often have a distinct shape. When the outline of a heart or a bird shape is filled with tangles, it is considered a ZIA. Shapes have a top and a bottom, and must be viewed from a specific direction. Adding color to Zentangle art also makes it a ZIA. You will see many color ZIAs from artists in this book. Finally, drawing tangles on larger paper or on an object also makes the finished piece a ZIA.

Seahorse by Marta Drennon, CZT

Zendala Rounds

Zentangle art on circular tiles

A Zendala is a Zentangle piece done on a circular tile. Working on these wonderful shapes can make for an especially meditative drawing process. Zen mandalas are personal interpretations that alter the size of the circle and often create images that are viewed from a specific direction.

Zendala by Sue Jacobs, CZT

Introduction:Ignite Your Creativity with Beautiful Zentangle Art

Although it might seem simple, “the beauty of Zentangle” is a phrase encompassing many aspects of the Zentangle method and Zentangle art. Even for individuals who have never seen a Zentangle piece before, the beauty of the art is immediately apparent, whether it’s through the striking black and white patterns of a classic Zentangle, the natural symmetry of a Zendala, or the bright colors of a ZIA. Zentangle art draws on mindful patterns that can be found all around us in our daily lives, giving the art a natural feel that just seems “right.”

Beyond the beauty of the art, though, is the beauty of the Zentangle method, which has the power to transform. Thousands of individuals practice the Zentangle method with thousands of different positive results, including increased self-confidence, a new ability to focus and solve problems, and a rejuvenated sense of inspiration and creativity. Individuals have used the Zentangle method for pain management, to cope with mental illness, for meditation, and simply to take a break from a hectic life and relax. Practicing the Zentangle method is an experience that is unique to each person and their own life, and the positive results are tremendous.

Beauty by Donna Hornsby, CZT

About the Book

My own journey with Zentangle began with a chance email from a friend. The email contained a link to zentangle.com with the note, “You might be interested in this…” You may know that I love all types of handwork—painting, journaling, mixed media, sculpting, quilting, embroidery—if it is creative or made by hand, I love it. So it should not be surprising that I loved the look of what I saw on the Zentangle website and wanted to get started right away. I ordered a kit and could feel my interest in drawing tangles growing.

Soon, I saw a post on zentangle.com about a class being offered in Massachusetts. Although Massachusetts is quite far from where I live in Texas, I fly to Boston when I’m on my way to visit my daughter in Maine. I signed up right away, excited by the opportunity to take a class about an art form that was new to me and to visit my daughter. I guess I was so excited about taking the class that I didn’t read the fine print, because I didn’t realize until I arrived in Massachusetts that the class was for individuals who wanted to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)!

The CZT Network

The number of CZTs (Certified Zentangle Teachers) worldwide is constantly growing. Each one has attended a four-day seminar with Zentangle method creators Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas to receive their certification. Learning directly from the creators gives these individuals the greatest understanding of the Zentangle method, making them an excellent resource if you are seeking to learn more about Zentangle.

With their vast and growing numbers, there is likely a CZT in your area. Locating a CZT is simple. The Zentangle website (zentangle.com) contains a list of CZTs with their contact information, so finding a CZT is as simple as clicking a link. If you are interested in learning more about the Zentangle method, please reach out to a CZT near you.