Zentangle Drawing for a Calm & Focused Mind

Zentangle (R) is the meditative drawing style that's taken the world by storm! Zentangle-inspired designs can be found everywhere—on prints, paintings, greeting cards, crafts, and fashion. But it's not just for professional artists: Anyone can learn to draw using the easy-to-learn Zentangle (R) method. Even if you have never considered yourself an "artist," you can create beautiful, original art with Zentangle (R)!

Inside this book you'll find a beginner-friendly introduction to Zentangle (R) basics, step-by-step practice tangle patterns, advanced techniques for shading and coloring, creative Zentangle-inspired project ideas, and a gallery of beautiful Zentangle (R) artwork from CZTs (Certified Zentangle Teachers). Plus: templates, strings, stencils, alphabets, Zendalas, and more!

When Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas created Zentangle (R), they wanted to help others enjoy a simple yet meditative experience. Little did they know that it would touch so many lives in so many ways. Zentangle (R) can be a satisfying, healthy stress-management activity, with many of the positive effects of mindful meditation. It can even benefit children with developmental disabilities by helping them to lead full and successful lives. But the benefits of Zentangle are not limited to those affected by a specific condition or disorder. Acquiring a sense of peace and calm is a life skill that can benefit everyone.

Learn to create beautiful, original Zentangle art with the step-by-step practice tangle patterns and more than 500 illustrations and examples inside Zentangle (R) Drawing for a Calm & Focused Mind!