"Zentangle Untangled"

Sure, I have done a lot of doodling in my journals.  My favorite technique lately has been incorporating what I like to call "Zen Dots'  into my journals, as shown on this journal spread I did a few days ago.  I have tried many variations of Zentangling and done quite a few into my journals.  Zentangling is so very meditative.

Which now brings me to the true purpose of this post.  Awhile back Kass Hall asked me if I’d be interested in  reviewing her upcoming book “Zentangle Untangled” and join in on the blog hop. I agreed, but was not prepared for the absolutely breathtaking book that later came my way.  I was floored by what I have seen in this book. I have seen a several books on Zentangling, but Kass has a fresh approach and has certainly taken doodling and Zentangles to a whole new level.

This book not only includes very clear and easy to understand directions for getting started, but also how to incorporate Zentangling into other work.  In this book Kass covers everything from the history of Zentangling, some basic color theory, materials,  how to include color into Zentangles and Art Journaling, to name a few. There are just so many options to explore. The photos are crisp and colorful and the directions clearly written and easy to understand. 

And now I'd like to share some of my work including doodling and Zentangling. Above is a photo of my first introduction to Zentangling.  These are Artist Trading Cards I made on the official Zentangle tiles. This is when I realized I had to do more.  In fact if you scroll down you'll see several other examples of how I have been incorporating Zentangles into my journals since.

 A journaled Zentangle page



A 3-D Zentangle page



 Zen dots



A shaped journal page with a Zentangle flair

A Zentangled Octopus



Zentangled Mandala with wire beaded edge



Please join us for the "Zentangle Untangled" Blog Hop

Some of these blogs will be hosting giveaways, but all will be including their take on Zentangling.  What a variety!  Be sure to check them all out!

Monday July 23 – START – Kass Hall

Tuesday July 24 – Jill Berry

Wednesday July 25 – Rachel Grieg

Thursday July 26 – Sandra Strait

Friday July 27 – Melanie Testa

Saturday July 28 – Ingrid Dijkers - You are here!

Monday July 30 – Pam Garrison

Tuesday July 31 – Genevieve Crabe
Wednesday August 1 - Traci Bautista

Thursday August 2 – Fran Meneley

Friday August 3 – Jane Davenport
Saturday August 4 – FINISH – Kass Hall (major prize giveaway)