Zen Mandalas: Sacred Circles Inspired by Zentangle (Design Originals) 60 Creative and Meditative Tangles for Focus, Relaxation, and Inspiration, Plus Tangling, Shading, and Coloring Advice & Examples

Zen Mandalas: Sacred Circles Inspired by Zentangle (Design Originals) 60 Creative and Meditative Tangles for Focus, Relaxation, and Inspiration, Plus Tangling, Shading, and Coloring Advice & Examples

• ISBN: 978-1-57421-696-7.
• 52 pages.
• The circle of a mandala represents wholeness and unity.
• Mandalas are used to connect the spirit, offering symbols found in nature, helping discover the
• Authored by Suzanne McNeill.

<p><strong>Explore the ancient teachings of the mandala through the process of Zentangle!</strong></p> <p>Inside <em>Zen Mandalas</em>, you'll find instruction on making a mandala and snowflake mandala, making mandalas with a stencil, geometic mandalas, shading, symbolism, and adding color to mandalas. Also included are 60 different tangles, with visual step-by-step instructions to create each, plus variations.</p> <p>Beautiful finished examples from Suzanne McNeill and other CZTs are peppered throughout the book to inspire your creativity. You'll also find helpful hints and bonus border tangles to add a little extra decoration to your finished mandala.</p> <p>Mandalas connect the spirit, offering symbols found in nature while helping to discover the inner self and acquire a sense of wonder and inspiration. The circle of a mandala represents wholeness and unity.</p> <p>Zentangle is a relaxing process which brings the mind and spirit into focus through the repetition of simple shapes. Zentangle is very personal and requires no artistic training. The underlying philosophy of the mandala expands the message in your drawings as you investigate your feelings and discover your hidden potential.</p> <p>Gently appreciate the uniqueness of your experience in the world as you create beautiful drawings that reflect your vision, and discover the infinite possibilities that spring from inner peace and creativity.</p> <p>The process of Zentangle helps anyone get in touch with life. It opens your awareness to new ideas, helps you solve problems, calms the soul, and fosters your creative spirit.</p>