Zentangle 3 - Tangling With Rubber Stamps

What you’ll need to get started… a black permanent marker Micron 01 Pigma pigment ink pen by Sakura is suggested . neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries. publisher. due to differing conditions. Fort Worth. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer. patterns and projects in this publication are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only.S.All rights reserved.COm COPY PERMISSION . NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for information purposes only. or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise. 2425 Cullen St. vis it www. arising from the contents of this publication. INFORMATION . is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder.dOliginals. Any other use. with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.A. 817-8770067 • www. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied.0 . tools and individual skills. However. especially commercial use. designs. and other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book. one stroke at a time” ™ For a color catalog featuring over 200 terrific ‘How-To’ books.“You can do anything. Texas 76107.The written instructions.. U. eISBN: 978-1-60765-100-0 ISBN: 978-1-57421-331-7 © 2010 DESIGN ORIGINALS by Suzanne McNeill. losses. photographs.com eBook version 1.d-originals. . a list of certified teachers. turn mistakes into positives. Zentangle was developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. It can be done anywhere and no ‘artistic’ talent is needed. . Inc. “Zentangle”.com. the red square. The ritual helps anyone get in touch with life. and “Anything is possible.Zentangle® calms the mind. kits. You’ll find wonderful resources. Enjoy the experience that tangling brings. This relaxing process turns drawing simple patterns into artistic design. Learn to create fascinating tangles with this relaxing and rewarding artform for all ages. a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects. and tiles at zentangle. It helps reduce stress and improve focus. one stroke at a time are registered trademarks of Zentangle. Zentangle’s teaching method is Patent Pending and is used by permission. supplies. be innovative and become more creative. workshops. solve problems. X. Connect the dots to form a basic frame. Use a black pen to draw Tangle patterns into each section formed by the “string”. Make a dot in each corner of your paper tile with a pencil. Rotate the paper tile as you fill each section with a pattern. swirl. The strings will not be erased but will disappear.Traditional Zentangle… A very simple ritual is part of every traditional Zentangle. . Draw guideline “strings” with the pencil. 3. 2. 4. circle or just about anything that divides the area into sections. The shape can be a zigzag. 1. It represents the “golden thread” that connects all the patterns and events that run through life. How to Get Started 1. Use a pencil to make a dot in each corner. . Connect the dots with the pencil. .2. Try a X’. a loop. Draw a “string” with the pencil as a guide line.3. zigzag. an ‘ . or a swirl. 4. When you cross a line. . It is OK to leave some sections blank. Switch to a black pen an raw a tangle pattern in each section formed by the “string”. change the pattern. 2. 4. 5. 3. Draw a circle. . Add more circles.Portholes 1. Draw two lines in the same direction. Color the moon shape with black. Draw a halo line to make a moon on one side of the circle. Draw an intersecting line from side to side.Intersection 1. Draw a line from corner to corner. Draw a small triangle in each section. 4. 5. 3. Draw an intersecting line from corner to corner. Draw a line from side to side. 2. Draw a triangle point in each section. Color the small triangles with black. . 2. Draw horizonal lines (straight or curved) that are parallel to each other. Color two opposite sections of each circle with black. Draw vertical lines (straight or curved) that are parallel to each other. 5. Add a circle at each intersection. .Spinners 1. Make a dot in each center area. 3. 4. Each Tangle is a unique artistic design and there are hundreds of variations. Just as in life. we must build upon them and make improvements from any event. . then create your own. All events and experiences are incorporated into our learning process and into our life patterns. With Zentangle. Start with basic patterns. we cannot erase events and mistakes. Instead. no eraser is needed. Life is a building process. 3. Vary the sizes. 4. 2. Add more circles. Be sure to stop the line as you reach each circle so it looks like the line went ‘under’ the circle. Draw a circle in the section. Draw a wavy line from top to bottom.Nipa* 1. Add more wavy lines to fill the section *original Zentangle design 9 Orginal Zentangle design . Draw additional lines on the right until the section is filled. 2. Draw one very wavy line. Draw additional lines until this section is filled. Color the section with black. 5.River 1. Draw a second line going the same direction to make a section 3. Some lines wi be curvy and some will have points. Turn the tile so the empty section is on the right. 4. . Around the edge of Intersection . 1. Be sure to leave white sections white. Use the side of your pencil to gently color areas and details gray. Note: Use shading sparingly. 2. Rub the pencil areas with a ‘paper stump’ to blend the gray. Where to add shading.Optional… Shading Your Zentangle Shading adds a touch of dimension. On one side of River In each background space of Spinners . Along the edges of Nipa . . Add shading along the right edge and the bottom of your finished shape. soften and blend the gray shadows. to “raise” tangles off the page. Make the shading about l/8” wide.Use a pencil to add shading and use a ‘paper stump’ to rub the pencil areas to smudge. . Munchin* *original Zentangle design . Lightbulbs . Keyhole . Sunshine & Shadow . Quarters . Growth . Wired . Targets . .Polka Dots Practice a new tangle pattern every day and draw a new tile design every day. In and Out . . Slats . Basketweave . Hopscotch . Criss & Cross . Square in Square . Jelly Roll . Jump . Rain * original Zentangle design Bubbles . Fill each section with a different tangle pattern. .Use Hero Arts Rubber Stamp #K5112 ‘Fancy Dress’ as an outline. Use StampaFe Rubber Stamp #M12415 ‘Man in the Moon’ as the center. Fill each long ray with a tangle pattern. . Draw small rays around the center then draw different sizes of long rays. Add small Tendrils between each of the long rays. Yincut* * orginal Zentagle design . Loops . Scallops Droplets Barberpole Chevron . Chaingang . Tendrils . Sprouts . Bricks . . Row 1: Nipa* Basketweave Droplets Chaingang . Row 2: Intersection Spinners Scallops Bead by Bead . Row 3: Wired Growth Munchin* Targets . Row 3: Jelly Roll Yincut* Rain Bubbles Use Paula Best Rubber Stamp #2014-A ‘Blank Collage Tags’ as an outline. . Repeat for each section. . It is a ready reference for drawing new creations. When you make your next Zentangle. write the name of the tangle on the back. Place all the tags in a jar. draw one tag out of the jar at a time then draw that tangle in a section. TIP: Cut out each tag.Index of Tangles… These tag shapes are the perfect size to create an index of all the tangle patterns and variations that you have practiced and learned. Starlight . Picot . Whirls . Fern . Pinwheels . Bead by Bead . Leaf . . #E1039 . #G1026 . #G1022 . #F1045 . #H1037 . #G1026 . #E1039 . #G1026 . #G1022 . .#G1022 Use Outlines Rubber Stamps ‘Flowers and Leaves’ as an outline. Turquoise Card used: #J986 Swirls Background on aqua Vellum #F1049 ‘Thanks a Bunch’ Center #G1022 Flower .Rubber Stamp ‘Outlines7 and Zentangle… What a great idea! Use simple Rubber Stamps as the design outline. Kate Farricker absolutelyeverything. Print the stamp image with Staz-On Black ink. Debbie Lagan.com drew these stunning flowers.com created these layered flower cards from their Outlines stamps… wonderful leaves. then draw a Zentangle pattern in each section. swirls and layered flowers that are perfect for Zentangle. Kathy Jones and Mandy Boukus from outlinesrubberstamp. White and Black Card used: #J988 Izzy Background #F1048 Center #H1037 and #G1038 for the layered Flower #F1045 Leaf on Green Vellum . . Stamp 3 owls. Draw a branch and leaves.Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #97401 ‘Hooty’ by Amy Smyth as an outline. then use a marker to color the leaves Green. Use Hampton Art Rubber Stamp #DF2223 ‘Pair of Eyes’ by Diana Kovacs. . Draw a string around the eyes and fill each section with a Zentangle pattern. Draw a tangle pattern in each embossed section with a Black Micron pen. If desired color areas or add accents with a Red pen.Rubber Stamp ‘Outlines’ and Zentangle… You’re going to love this fun and easy technique. Stamp the image with Staz-On Black ink. for added dimension. You’ll love the fun variations in texture. Or. stamp the image with embossing ink then use embossing powder and a heat gun to ‘raise’ the outline. . .Use Hampton Art Rubber Stamp #DF2282 ‘Face in Square’ by Diana Kovacs as the face. veil and dress designs around the shape of the face. Add the hat. .Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2741 I ‘Carol’s Butterfly1 as an outline. Use a marker to color the hearts Red.Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #C 1101 ‘Scribble Heart’ as an outline. Draw a string around the hearts and fill each section with a Zentangle pattern. Stamp 3 hearts. . here’s a perfect technique that anyone will enjoy. flowers. Use simple Rubber Stamp images as the design outline. . Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #04244 ‘Mason Jar’ as an outline. Print the stamp image with Staz-On Black ink on paper. Next draw a Zentangle pattern in each section. clothing. animals and flowers are all great images for Zentangle. hats. butterflies.Rubber Stamp ‘Outlines’ and Zentangle… Why didn’t I think of that? Even if you “can’t draw”. Hearts. apples. jars. Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #C1101 ‘Scribble Heart’ as an outline. . use a marker to color the hearts Red or Black. . Samples of Rubber Stamp outline images before drawing a Zentangle pattern in each section. . Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #3485 H ‘Flower Stained Glass’ as an outline. . Add the swirls. ten drills and designs around the shape of the face.Use Hampton Art Rubber Stamp #DF2282 ‘Face in Square’ by Diana Kovacs as the face. Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2589H ‘Blank Kimono’ as an outline. . .Use Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp #08353 ‘My Mother’s Dress’ by Dawn Houser as an outline. 40 Fun Tangle Patterns… Portholes Intersection Spinners Nipa* . River Munchin* Lightbulbs Keyhole . Sunshine & Shadow Quarters Growth Wired . Targets Polka Dots In & Out Slats . Basketweave Hopscotch Criss & Cross Square in Square . Jelly Roll Jump Rain* Bubbles . Yincut* Loops Scallops Droplets . Barberpole Chevron Tendrils Chaingang Sprouts . Bricks Starlight Picot Whirls . Fern Pinwheels Bead by Bead Leaf . Suzanne McNeill Suzanne is often known as “the Trendsetter” of arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments and invents something new and fun. Suzanne is the woman behind Design Originals, a -publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author and lover of everything hands-on. Visit Suzanne at blog.suzannemcneill.com to see events, books and a ‘Zentangle of the Week’. MANY THANKS to my staff for their cheerful help and wonderful ideas! Kathy Mason • Kristy Krouse • Patty Williams ZENTANGLE® - You’ll find wonderful resources, a list or certified teachers an workshops, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, kits, supplies and tiles. ZENTANGLE - www.zentangle.com SUPPLIERS - Most stores carry an excellent assortment of supplies. If you need something special, ask your local store to contact the following companies. INK PENS SAKURA - MICRON PENS -www.sakuraofamerica.com RUBBER STAMPS AMERICAN ART STAMP - www.americanartstamp.com HERO ARTS - www.heroarts.com INKADINKADO - www.eksuccessbrands.com JUDIKINS - www.judikins.com OUTLINES - www.outlinesrubberstamp.com PAULA BEST - paulabestrubberstamps.com STAMPABILITIES - www.craftsetc.com STAMPAFE - www.stampafe.com RUBBER STAMP INK TSUKINEKO - STAZ-ON www.tsukineko.com ‘Outlines’ and Zentangle… Use a Rubber Stamp and Black ink for the outline, then draw the tangle designs with a Micron 01 Black permanent ink pen. Use a marker to color the images if desired. Use Stampabilities Rubber Stamp #D1106 ‘Apple 02’ as an outline. Use a marker to color the apples with Red and leaves with Green. Use Hero Arts Rubber Stamp #CL280 ‘Elephants’ as an outline . .Use JudiKins Rubber Stamp #2742 H ‘Fab Dragonfly’ as an outline. . When Valentine’s Day is near. Stamp 3 faces.Colored Drawings… Draw the tangle designs with a colored permanent ink pen.G ‘Enjoy the Moment’ by Emerson Quillin as an outline for each face. then add the shoulders and dress. each at a different height. a special Heart will look especially wonderful drawn in Red. Use American Art Stamp Rubber Stamp #EM7174. . . Table of Contents Cover Copyright Traditional Zentangle 40 Fun Tangle Patterns About the Author ‘Outlines’ and Zentangle Back Cover .