The Great Zentangle Book: Learn to Tangle with 101 Favorite Patterns - Paperback

by Beate Winkler (Author)

Certified Zentangle Teacher Beate Winkler shows you how easy and relaxing it is to draw these seemingly complicated patterns.

Captivating creative minds the world over, the art of the Zentangle evokes meditation practices to draw intricate yet simple-to-create designs. Featuring 101 step-by-step Zentangle patterns, The Great Zentangle Book provides copious inspiration and instruction for working with this soothing drawing method.

Beginners will learn everything about getting started--from materials and tools to basic terminology and techniques. Those who have tangled before will gain inspiration from the variations presented by Winkler and her tangling friends from around the globe, including Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Along with tips for mastering the craft and behind-the-tangle stories from designers, this compendium of patterns will provide you with hours of instruction. This comprehensive source offers:

• An introduction to the Zentangle drawing method and how to begin tangling
• Step-by-step instructions for drawing 101 tangle patterns created by 47 Certified Zentangle Teachers and other tangle artists, ranging in difficulty from simple to brilliant
• Sample combinations for ideas on how to blend monotangles, fillers, all-over tangle, and center pieces onto one tile
• Additional Zentangle resources, including an FAQ section, glossary of technical terms, and opportunities for continuing tanglers

Find inspiration for your own Zentangle artwork while learning fascinating information and techniques. Relax, and set your creative mind free as each pen stroke brings you a little closer to your center.

Author Biography

Beate Winkler is the author of The Great Zentangle Book and Zentangle for Kids. She is by origin German, but spent some time abroad in the Netherlands, Thailand, Spain (on Mallorca), and in the US, and is now based in Hamburg (Germany). She worked as a trainer and sales person. Ten years ago she decided to get back to her passion and to be a professional crafter.