Kathleen Murray

Let's Tangle! the Art of Zentangle Kathleen Murray Spi edition

The popular Zentangle art form is a fun and easy approach to creativity that is as involving as it is relaxing. All you need is a pencil, pen, and paper, or paper tiles. Get started with Let's Tangle: The Art of Zentangle! Have you been intimidated by the intricate Zentangle designs you've seen? This easy-to-follow introduction by a Certified Zentangle Teacher, with gorgeous art contributions by dozens of other CZTs, will take you step-by-step through this elegant art form.

• Learn how to create 24 basic tangles.
• Try creating your own tangles.
• Jump into a variety of ZIA (Zentangle-Inspired Art) projects. Try tangling on color, on black, and on Zendala circles. Tangle a variety of fun shapes, even words!
• Let's Tangle! is packed with space for your tangles -- and other shapes and spaces -- throughout.
• And this sleek hardcover volume lies flat for ease of use.
• Take it with you everywhere and tangle away!
• Full color.
• 160 pages.

Author and CZT Kathleen Murray, after many years in international business, decided to go back to her creative roots. She earned an MFA, studied Chinese calligraphy, and created a small art company. In 2010, she decided to become certified as a teacher in the Zentangle art form. Today, Kathleen teaches the Zentangle Method, Chinese calligraphy, and the arts of making books and creating found-object jewelry. She lives in Connecticut and in France.

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. ''Zentangle'' is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.