It won't be the easiest thing to stay objective with my review of this book. Because some of my tangle patterns and zentangles are included. *does the dance of joy* But I'll do my best.
The book has 115 tangle patterns, if I counted correctly. Each chapter has a 'theme'--patterns based on grids, patterns based on the flow of water, patterns based on japanese and egyptian designs and more. Brief, but specific tips on techniques are sprinkled liberally throughout the book.
For those of you looking for help with shading, Sandy avoids the technical, but gives you very specific information on different types of shading.
Great emphasis is placed on the reader learning to expand his or her own creativity. The book is full of ideas for creating strings, discovering your own patterns, and using the patterns you've learned.
The bulk of the tangles are Sandy's, but she has also allowed 11 other artists to share their tangles. I've listed the patterns in the book below, by the artist. I suspect many of you have been following some of them, and want to know which of their patterns are included.
Totally Tangled
Size: 8.5" x 8.5" (21.6 x 21.6 cm )
Pages: 52
Portability: Easily carried, but too big for most purses and a little thick for folders.
Content:
Tools
Other Supplies
The Basics
Strings
Shading
Grids
Circles, Triangles,
Artsy
Combine 'em
Designy
India
Japan
Egypt
Elemental
Landscape
Plants
Animals
Household
Architecture
Shapes and Chalks
Tangling Kids
3-D Gallery
Idea Gallery
Journals
Resources
Tangle Index
The Tangle Patterns (listed by artist)
Sandra Steen Bartholomew Sandra Strait (me)
Abacus Bouy
Adele Caterpillar
Alps Crossroads
Awdry HiRise
Ballot Jay
Bambu Lacy
Bannah Leopard
Bauer Stubs
Beedle Urchin
Beedz Xpetal
Bic
Boing Zentangle
Bollywood Ennies
Btl Joos Hollibaugh
Buoy Keeko
Buttercup Knightsbridge
Chic Printemps
Chugh
Claire Shelley Trube
CUdad Alice
Emilie Heartline
Falls
Fetti Casey Poirer
Flaske Muzic
Flora
Flotsam Linda Cobb
Flutter Triangle
FlutterBi
Flutterbud Bette Abdu
Flutter Tile Xing
Flyte
Fyre Jean Theurkauf
Gust Bleeding Hearts
Gyro Molecule
Hemp
Herald MaryAnn Scheblein-Dawson
InBloom ButNZ
Jacki Chymystery
Kaleido DotnDash
Kuginuki LinkD
Laydee
Lampen Melissa St Pierre
Lilah Bean Kogin
Linky
Marquee Karenann Young
Miranda Hairy
Nebel Holey
Newell Weave
Omega
OrNot Peggy Shafer
Oshun Matt
Pane
Pearlz
Pods
Pollen
Popova
Puff-o
Punch
Punkin
Queste
Quiff
Ramy
Ripple
Scraper
Sproing
Steem
Stubert
Swaddle
Swell
Treasure
Unagi
Vink
Vip
Whiska
Yawn
Yes
Zazzle
The book has 115 tangle patterns, if I counted correctly. Each chapter has a 'theme'--patterns based on grids, patterns based on the flow of water, patterns based on japanese and egyptian designs and more. Brief, but specific tips on techniques are sprinkled liberally throughout the book.
For those of you looking for help with shading, Sandy avoids the technical, but gives you very specific information on different types of shading.
Great emphasis is placed on the reader learning to expand his or her own creativity. The book is full of ideas for creating strings, discovering your own patterns, and using the patterns you've learned.
The bulk of the tangles are Sandy's, but she has also allowed 11 other artists to share their tangles. I've listed the patterns in the book below, by the artist. I suspect many of you have been following some of them, and want to know which of their patterns are included.
Totally Tangled
Size: 8.5" x 8.5" (21.6 x 21.6 cm )
Pages: 52
Portability: Easily carried, but too big for most purses and a little thick for folders.
Content:
Tools
Other Supplies
The Basics
Strings
Shading
Grids
Circles, Triangles,
Artsy
Combine 'em
Designy
India
Japan
Egypt
Elemental
Landscape
Plants
Animals
Household
Architecture
Shapes and Chalks
Tangling Kids
3-D Gallery
Idea Gallery
Journals
Resources
Tangle Index
The Tangle Patterns (listed by artist)
Sandra Steen Bartholomew Sandra Strait (me)
Abacus Bouy
Adele Caterpillar
Alps Crossroads
Awdry HiRise
Ballot Jay
Bambu Lacy
Bannah Leopard
Bauer Stubs
Beedle Urchin
Beedz Xpetal
Bic
Boing Zentangle
Bollywood Ennies
Btl Joos Hollibaugh
Buoy Keeko
Buttercup Knightsbridge
Chic Printemps
Chugh
Claire Shelley Trube
CUdad Alice
Emilie Heartline
Falls
Fetti Casey Poirer
Flaske Muzic
Flora
Flotsam Linda Cobb
Flutter Triangle
FlutterBi
Flutterbud Bette Abdu
Flutter Tile Xing
Flyte
Fyre Jean Theurkauf
Gust Bleeding Hearts
Gyro Molecule
Hemp
Herald MaryAnn Scheblein-Dawson
InBloom ButNZ
Jacki Chymystery
Kaleido DotnDash
Kuginuki LinkD
Laydee
Lampen Melissa St Pierre
Lilah Bean Kogin
Linky
Marquee Karenann Young
Miranda Hairy
Nebel Holey
Newell Weave
Omega
OrNot Peggy Shafer
Oshun Matt
Pane
Pearlz
Pods
Pollen
Popova
Puff-o
Punch
Punkin
Queste
Quiff
Ramy
Ripple
Scraper
Sproing
Steem
Stubert
Swaddle
Swell
Treasure
Unagi
Vink
Vip
Whiska
Yawn
Yes
Zazzle
I'm very much looking forward to my copy arriving!!
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome book. There is so much info it almost makes you dizzy!
ReplyDeleteJust received mine - dizzy is the right description - can't decide which tangles to use first!
ReplyDeletecongrats hun, my copy arrived today and you're right - it's dizzying! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteSO inspiring!!! This film do speaks to anyone who has faced, or is facing, the trials and tribulations of growing up.
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