The Beginner's Guide to Zentangle

<B>Take your doodles to a whole new level with this fun and easy guide to learning the meditative art of Zentangle.</B><br> <br>Adapted from the best-selling <I>One Zentangle a Day</I>, <I>The Beginner’s Guide to Zentangle</I> shows aspiring Zentangle artists <B>step by step </B>how to create unique, mesmerizing designs. Featuring the incredibly <B>beautiful and inspiring artwork</B> of author Beckah Krahula, this easy-to-follow book is divided into<B> six chapters, each with seven daily exercises</B>.<br><br>The Zentangle method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to <B>practice focus and meditation through drawing</B> by using repetitive lines, marks, circles, and shapes. Each mark is called a “tangle,” and you combine various tangles into patterns to create “tiles,” or small square drawings.<br><br>Each of the six chapters explores a different aspect of Zentangle:<br><br><ul><li>Basics and Enhancements</li><li>Tangles and Value Patterns</li><li>Geometric and Organic Patterns</li><li>Understanding and Using Color</li><li>Defining and Using Style</li><li>Creating the Rest of Your Zentangle Journey</li></ul><br>Each exercise includes new tangles to draw in sketchbooks or on Tiepolo (an Italian-made paper), teaches daily tile design, offers <B>tips on related art principles</B>, and contains an inspirational “ZIA” (Zentangle Inspired Art) project that incorporates patterns, art principals, and new techniques.<br> <br>Drawing Zentangles is a <B>relaxing and replenishing diversion</B> that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. In addition to its soothing benefits, a Zentangle practice can also help improve mental health. Step away from the daily hustle and untangle with a Zentangle.