Zentangle: The inspiring and mindful drawing method

by Jane Marbaix

Aimed at beginners, this book shows how beautiful images can be created from repeating patterns. Accredited Zentangle teacher Jane Marbaix demonstrates a range of patterns one step at a time and offers a sourcebook of her own designs to inspire tanglers to try something different. Proven to reduce stress and enhance creativity in people of all ages, Zentangle does not require a background in practical art or expensive materials to produce pleasing results.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2015

Reviews

[Lucky karma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource if you need ideas or inspiration for possible tiles. I like how designs are broken down into easy steps. The samples of finished zentangles is helpful when seeking inspiration.

[Lesa · Rating 2 out of 5]

It didn't catch on with me.

[Hope · Rating 2 out of 5]

First the book sings the praises of doing zentangle for the experience itself, regardless of the finished product. Then the rest of the book is spent suggesting ways to make more appealing finished pieces.

Also maddening - the book tells us that shading is vital to several of the included zentangle patterns, but gives no instruction on how to do shading.

It's a nice collection of ideas if you're already somewhat familiar with zentangle, or with basic drawing.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been tangling for several years now, but this book definitely brought some basics back to my drawings as well as different patterns to use and try within my art. I enjoyed this book and it definitely inspired me to do more art, daily!!!

[Trudy Nye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to get you started on a fun, creative hobby.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to learn about the art of zentangle. It teaches you step by step how to achieve the different patterns used. A must have for anyone wanting to learn how to zentangle.

[Gwen Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great intro into drawing Zentangles.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great zentangle inspired art book.

Lovely to see all the many zentangle patterns
And many beautifully formed shapes.
Great tuition and easy to follow instructions

[RL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent step-by-step

Really solid steps and a good selection of lines and form. Anyone should be able to Zentangle after reading this.

[Becky Stout · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mesmerizing read and then to practice. Great understanding of what it is and isn't.

[Pam Joslin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for reminders, beginners but has a lot of suggestions for Zentangle-inspired art that I won't use. A few new tangles, some strings I like, and some pretty amazing pieces done by the author and many more.

[Ronald Gasser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Presentation

There are a lot of Zentangle books out there, it is hard to find the one that gives the information clear and concise . Loved the glossary where all the tangles are represented in art form as well as how to draw. It makes an easy to find reference.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good - gives me an idea of what this fad is about, and how to develop many of the patterns that can be intermixed in creating one's own designs.

[H.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Zentangle reference book - and this one is rather reasonable - I paid only $6 for it!

[H.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another great reference book for beginners of Zentangles and Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA). I am going to be keeping it in my collection.

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun!!