Thursday, January 22, 2015

500 Tangled Artworks


 
One doesn’t need soft or loud music or a partner to “tangle.”  A pencil, micron 01 black pen, and 3 ½” square drawing paper tile are all of the supplies needed to begin the dance.

Quarry Books and Beckah Krahula has produced a masterful book “500 Tangled Artworks” – a Showcase of Inspired Illustrated Designs.  The drawings, both in black and white are examples of creativity at its apex.  The art is a visual meandering journey seen through the eyes of the creator.

The zentangles in this exciting book illustrate movements both spontaneous and fluid.  Many of the drawings are abstract, while many others take on a recognizable form with tangled components.

The use of colored pencils and paints add another dimension to these luscious reproductions.  The fractal nature of the colored sunflower center is a wonderful model of the zentangle patterning.

I had a stimulating conversation with Jan Huling, one of the featured artists.  She creates intricate beaded structures while exploring the zentagle concepts.  Her use of tiny round seed beads paints a fascinating utilization of both the material and technique.

I have picked up this book several times and enjoyed the contents immensely.  There is always something new to discover in their inspirational course.

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