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Totally Tangled: Zentangle and Beyond (Design Originals) Art Therapy to Focus Your Mind, Reduce Stress, Relax, and Build Creative Confidence with Over 100 Meditative Tangles, Patterns, and Doodles Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 2010

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Learn to focus, relax your mind, and boost your creative confidence!

Over 100 tangles inspired by Zentangle(R)
The basics of Zentangle(R), plus tools and supplies
Learn shading, how to incorporate color, and adding polish to your tangles
International influences include Indian, Japanese, and Egyptian designs
Learn how to design and combine strings, grids, circles, triangles, and more
Tangle styles include elemental, landscape, plants, animals, household, and architecture
Inspiring galleries of ideas for 3-D objects, journals, sketchbooks, wall art, and more

This inspiring book offers over 100 Zentangle designs, with versatile graphics that can be used to decorate any surface. Use Micron pens to make drawing your tangles simple and permanent.

Zentangle(R) is about filling spaces using patterns that start with a simple line and become more beautiful and seemingly complex as areas are filled. The process is appealing to graphics artists as well as those just learning to draw. If you don't think you can draw at all, tangling will show you different!

The Zentangle Method(R), created by artists Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, is meditation achieved through pattern-making. A "Zentangle" is a drawing that looks complicated, but is built one line at a time. Simple tangles, or patterns, are combined in an unplanned way that grows and changes in amazing directions. With your mind engaged in drawing, your body relaxes. Anxiety and stress move to the back burner. Often, new insights are uncovered along with a sense of confidence in your creative abilities.

Learn the basics of Zentangle(R), techniques to incorporate color and shading to polish your tangles, and find over 100 new tangles to try, all inside Totally Tangled!

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Want to learn Zentangle®? Want to learn MORE?
Learn all the basics of Zentangle, plus tips on designing your own tangles (patterns). This book is filled with 52 pages of great ideas, Zentangle artwork, tips and a gazillion new Tangles (about 100). Get inspiration from 12 artists - all completely addicted to this amazing artform.

In case you haven't heard, Zentangle is a relaxing form of meditation that uses repetitive pattern drawing. Basically, it's really fun, addictive and teaches creative confidence. It's hard to explain, but really amazing!

This book gives the basics, then jumps into the paradox of relaxing chaos. Yes. It is very hard to describe Zentangle! I designed this book to be a lot like one of my classes, with ideas and tips everywhere. But you can tune me out and just go for the patterns, that is just fine. :-)

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Can't draw? Stressed out?

Even if you are an artist and feel perfectly calm...
Zentangle is for you! Learn to focus, relax your mind and boost your creative confidence.
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Design Originals
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2010
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1574216716
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1574216714
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches

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An author, illustrator, cartoonist, mixed-media artist, and a Certified Zentangle® Teacher, Sandy likes to fuse together all these passions, as well as hand-lettering and sketch-noting. She runs an Etsy store (Bumblebat) and a studio in her converted barn (Beez Ink), and publishes her own comics and Inspiration Sketchbooks (Bumblebat Books). Drawing on the walls, reading YA novels, hula hooping, and watching movies - top her list for Fun.

Sandy lives with her two kids and a cat in their colorful, mixed-media house in New Hampshire.

Visit her website for samples of her work and inspiration: www.SandySteenBartholomew.com

or her blog: www.BeezInTheBelfry.com to see what she is up to lately.

To read her comics, check out her Patreon site: http://www.patreon.com/SandyBee

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Customers find this Zentangle book inspiring with lots of designs for inspiration, and appreciate its step-by-step instructions that are easy to understand. The book is fun and relaxing, with customers noting it's almost like meditating, and they particularly like Sandy's beautiful tangles. The layout and value for money receive mixed reviews, with some finding it well-organized while others disagree, and some considering it worth the money while others find it overpriced.

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102 customers mention "Visual style"102 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual style of the book, which features lots of designs for inspiration and awesome patterns, with one customer noting it's fun to look at the drawings.

"...The pages are really nice and thick, and the step by step on how to do tangles are well done...." Read more

"...There are Zentangle patterns and how to draw them all though the book, mixed in with examples of drawings...." Read more

"...this book is more of a compilation of work which is admittedly very beautiful. How to get there is still a mystery to me. **..." Read more

"...to take your mind off of other things for a bit, you have some cool little drawings to show for it, and - - you most likely have everything you need..." Read more

93 customers mention "Inspiration"93 positive0 negative

Customers find the book inspiring and informative, with examples serving as a good foundation.

"...Zentangle is supposed to be very meditative and relaxing, and I have to agree with that...." Read more

"...to a more experienced person as the patterns are truly gorgeous and inspiring...." Read more

"...This great little book gives you plenty of lovely basics to get you started...." Read more

"...Totally Tangled is a clever book packed with great examples and ideas for further exploration. I think you can take this as far as you'd like...." Read more

62 customers mention "Instruction quality"51 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the book's step-by-step instructions and find them easy to understand, with one customer noting they are suitable for both adults and children.

"...As far as the instructions in the book, it's pretty easy to follow...." Read more

"...Gives great instructions, hints on what you "need" to start (very little!), and what you will want to purchase if you get into it...." Read more

"...The step by step direction on how to make different patterns is wonderful and I also really enjoy how the author talks about how she looks to the..." Read more

"...As a busy Mom, I never have time to do projects, but this looked so easy, needed little supplies and you could fit it into your day...." Read more

49 customers mention "Fun"49 positive0 negative

Customers find this Zentangle book fun and relaxing, describing it as addictive and a great way to branch out creatively.

"...Zentangle is supposed to be very meditative and relaxing, and I have to agree with that...." Read more

"...This is a VERY fun thing to do, it is great to take your mind off of other things for a bit, you have some cool little drawings to show for it, and..." Read more

"...I think this is also a good tool for kids who don't have much confidence in their artwork - this will inspire them, and imagination is boundless..." Read more

"...( one last note...it is very relaxing, almost like meditating...." Read more

44 customers mention "Tangles"44 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tangles in the book, noting they are beautiful and well-detailed, with one customer highlighting the step-by-step pictures provided for each design.

"...hubbub was about, so I decided to buy this one, as it had steps to creating tangles. Let me tell you, I've beat the CRAP out of this book...." Read more

"...make handmade cards or just like to doodle - this is a great starting point for tangling. I also think it changes your brain...." Read more

"...Everyone who contributed to this book has given me new ideas, new tangles to learn. I love the way Sandy does her books and I have two of them...." Read more

"...n't recommend it for complete Zentangle beginners, it's a good resource for tangles and creative inspiration. *..." Read more

7 customers mention "Relaxation"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relaxing, with some noting it's almost like meditating.

"...used to following the patterns, I really do notice that I'm relaxed when I'm drawing...." Read more

"...( one last note...it is very relaxing, almost like meditating...." Read more

"...years of formal training or fancy art supplies to do this with and it is relaxing...." Read more

"...No worries, no expectations, only relaxation! Thank you for putting this cute book together. It is greatly appreciated...." Read more

19 customers mention "Layout"10 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the layout of the book, with some finding it well-organized while others note that the designs are hard to follow.

"...patterns and inspiration in everyday life, and overall it's laid out pretty well...." Read more

"...-The book is not very logically laid out so I would not recommend it for total beginners at all who are looking for a step by step approach...." Read more

"...It also includes photos of projects and ideas for your tangles, like incorporating color in them...." Read more

"THREE QUICK POINTS * Point 1: Not for n00bs. The book doesn't go into details about the Zentangle steps and the book assumes prior knowledge of..." Read more

18 customers mention "Value for money"11 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value, with some finding it worth the money while others consider it seriously overpriced.

"...After waiting patiently, Amazon.com listed it at a reasonable price (I think I paid around $10) and I got it...." Read more

"...I didn't give it four stars because I thought it was incredibly pricey for such a small book...." Read more

"...But once I got into it, I felt my money was well spent...." Read more

"...The best thing about tangling is that the materials are fairly inexpensive and are easy to take with you anywhere you go...." Read more

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Nykki
Unexpectedly Loved This Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013
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I wanted to know what all of the Zentangle hubbub was about, so I decided to buy this one, as it had steps to creating tangles. Let me tell you, I've beat the CRAP out of this book. I have it folded back when I'm using it, minor moisture, stored in weird positions and more. Even if I have the book rolled up, it does to back to laying flat. The pages are really nice and thick, and the step by step on how to do tangles are well done.

FOR TYPE A PERSONALITIES: I know that the whole point of Zentangle is to "let go" and that "there is (are?) no such thing(s?) as mistake(s)." Personally, it makes me happy to be precise. It's fun for me to be precise. It makes me feel better to be precise. I even bought a hardcover notebook with grid lines so I can be more precise. Of course if I do make a mistake and I like it, I'll expand on that, but it's usually just an off shoot of what tangle I was trying to do anyway.
Maybe tangles aren't meant for type A personalities ;-)

-- I'm going to word this a few different ways because I don't know which version will make sense with readers.

Explanation #1:
Something that does make it difficult to be precise is that the step-by-step boxes aren't *EXACTLY* built off what the step was beforehand; there are small differences. What I do is take in and intently view all of the steps and the final completed tangle and make it the kind of perfect that I want it to be. If I literally and exactly did the step-by-step it wouldn't turn out EXACTLY like the final result of the tangle shown.

Explanation #2:
So you have 5 steps, and each step drawn is built on the step drawn before. I see that the step one design will not be drawn exactly on the step two picture, which elaborates on the first, and this continues at each step.

I think I know WHY they do that. It's to expand on the "it doesn't have to be perfect" concept, and if you're following the step by step you can see that the box with the step before it isn't EXACTLY like the one after it,
and if it's not 'just right' that's all that I see (only when I do things, not when other people do).

Everything is completely fine in the book. Personal preference, that's all. It does help me sleep. I've had sleep problems from childhood. Now, this isn't like a miracle drug or whatever, but it does make it a little easier to fall asleep.

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Kathy
Great transition from fiber crafts to drawing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2012
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I've been knitting and sewing for as long as I can remember, and lately the word "Zentangles" has popped up in a few different places so I decided to check and see what it was about. I chose this book honestly just for the cover - I loved it. I am not into art or drawing at all, so when I got the book I was kind of lost and wasn't really sure what to do with it. Then when I got to the back of the book, there were a few examples of Zentangles and the author had written "combine skills you already have with Zentangle". Next to that was an example of a drawing with buttons, ruffles and stitches, and right there and then a little lightbulb went off and I knew this was something I'd like to do. The way I see tangling in my mind is that I'm drawing fabric.

The book is not written just for sewing and things at all, though. That was just a tiny part of the book that made it all click for me. There were other examples of hobbies and interests that may be what inspires you.

Zentangle is supposed to be very meditative and relaxing, and I have to agree with that. At first I was really stressed out when I tried it, but as I got more used to following the patterns, I really do notice that I'm relaxed when I'm drawing. Most of the patterns kind of follow each other's lines and doing that is very calming. Once you've picked out a pattern to do, you really don't have to think anymore and can just relax.

As far as the instructions in the book, it's pretty easy to follow. There are Zentangle patterns and how to draw them all though the book, mixed in with examples of drawings. The beginning of the book tells all about Zentangle and lists the supplies you'll need. The beauty of it is that she tells you really all you need is paper, pencils and black marking pens. There are other things you can do with Zentangle like add color and do some blending, but that doesn't happen until you are ready to get fancier with your work. This author has a really nice website, a few other books and some videos on You Tube. I am glad that I chose this book to get me started on Zentange and have already purchased two more of her books. I like being able to follow the same person when I'm doing a craft and I think Sandy Steen Bartholomew is a great choice.

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ValDee
Something A Little Different
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2016
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This is a small book that is just packed with ideas. The author shows you how to create the tangles and then gives ideas to help you practice them. I felt that some of the tangles were a bit much for a beginner but as you work your way through it is not as difficult as it first looks. I find that some books tend to give you the same tangle but with slight variations. I found that this book tries to give you a variety so that you don't loose interest after awhile.

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B. Simon
Schönes Büchlein mit vielen Anregungen
Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2014
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Wieder einmal ein schönes Buch von S.S.B. Ich mag ihre Art die Tangles anzuwenden. Ihr Buch ist schön gestaltet, sie erklärt wie Schattieren ein Tangle verändern, ihm Tiefe geben oder Glanz. Auch für alle Nicht-Englisch-Sprechenden sind diese Erklärungen allein durch die Zeichnungen verständlich. Tangles werden Schritt-für-Schritt erklärt und dann im Zusammenspiel mit anderen Tangles oder Variationen dargestellt. Ein richtig schönes Büchlein, das Spaß auch nur beim Durchblättern macht.

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Reviewed in Spain on August 3, 2014
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Un manual fundamental para iniciarse en la práctica del Zentangle, que desde los Estados Unidos se está expandiendo rápidamente por todo el mundo.

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Totally Great Inspiration
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2012
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I bought two Zentangle books at the same time and this was by far the best. The other was "Zentangle Basics", the less said about that, the better.

While the tangles included in this aren't the easiest, the result is totally amazing. I've had to practise some of the tangles in this book in order to get them right and found myself creating new ones.

Sandy Bartholomew seems to favour Zendoodles, as opposed to the strictly regimented zentangles. The results are beautiful, inspiring artistic creations. The tangles needed to put these together are included in the book.

To get the most from this book, you may need to be artistically inclined, or at least enthusiastic. If you just want very basic zentangles, go on line, do a search, then print out the "official" zentangles, or buy the "Zentangle Basics" books, which some do find helpful, but the one I had just wasn't for me.

Can Totally recommend this.

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Totally tangled - Bello bello
Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2015
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Libretto di una cinquantina di pagine, in lingua inglese.
Base dello Zentangle, descritto in modo schematico. Si parte dalla illustrazione dei materiali da utilizzare e ai vari schemi per apprendere il metodo.
Molto schematico ed intuitivo con tantissimi modelli da base a più avanzati.
Della stessa autrice di "Yoga for your brain"
Sono davvero soddisfatta di questo acquisto, che offre molto con un costo contenuto.

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