Zentangle 7: Inspiring Circles, Zendalas & Shapes - Softcover

Suzanne McNeill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574219502 ISBN 13: 9781574219500

Publisher: Design Originals, 2014

Synopsis

Zendalas are actually Zen mandalas! A Zendala is an inspired form of mandala that is drawn using tangles to fill each section of a circle. Create your own beautiful Zendalas and other fascinating circular designs with this step-by-step guidebook. 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 a unique opportunity to explore ancient teachings. In Zentangle 7, Expanded Workbook Edition, talented CZT artists share their secrets for creating sacred circle designs, and show how to add colour, resist, layers and more. This book includes 40 original tangle patterns, plus a bonus 16-page interactive workbook section where you can get started with warm-up exercises and practice Zendala tangling.

About this title

About the Author

Suzanne McNeill is the author of 230 craft & hobby books and 21 Zentangle books, including Joy of Zentangle, The Beauty of Zentangle, and Zentangle Basics. Winner of the Craft and Hobby Associations Industry Achievement Award, Suzanne has been called 'the Trendsetter' of the arts and crafts industry. Now she is at the forefront of another growing trend with Zentangle.

From the Back Cover

Zendalas are actually Zen mandalas! A Zendala is an inspired form of mandala that is drawn using tangles to fill each section of a circle. Create your own beautiful Zendalas and other fascinating circular designs with this step-by-step guidebook.

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 a unique opportunity to explore ancient teachings.

In Zentangle 7, Expanded Workbook Edition, talented CZT artists share their secrets for creating sacred circle designs, and show how to add color, resist, layers, and more. This book includes 40 original tangle patterns, plus a bonus 16-page interactive workbook section where you can get started with warm-up exercises and practice Zendala tangling.

"Anything is possible, one stroke at a time." (TM) -- Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, zentangle.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574219502
• ISBN 13: 9781574219500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32