Tangle Journey: Exploring the Far Reaches of Tangle Drawing, from Simple Strokes to Color and Mixed Media

My interest began when I first heard about adult coloring books at a bridge game last fall. However I discovered I didn't want to color in lines drawn by someone else. This led me to discovering Zentangle and purchase several different authors' books starting 12-25-15. As I settled into the first book by Beckah I realized by page 50 that I definitely wanted her newest book. I tangle every day and am working very slowly through the first book. Tangle Journey arrived this week and it is beautiful and what I look forward to studying after I finish my journey through One Zentangle A Day. I am a former quilter and enjoy working with patterns and design but at 86 I wanted something smaller to work with and this is it for me. So not only do I applaud Beckah but also the tangle community!

I was really disappointed with this book. The biggest problem is that the examples are unattractive. Nothing made me say, I want to make something like that. A good chunk of the book is taken up with instructions on how to sew your very own journal from scratch in various configurations. There are also several obvious idea that are usually covered in beginner level tangle books like using various cross hatch and squiggle patterns for shading, making use of different sized markers to vary line thickness and looking to the world around your for pattern inspiration. I was really disappointed to see that the sections on different type of shading were illustrated the same way they would be in any generic art instruction book and then applied to one single pattern tangle. There are also some examples of applying tangle to various media which were for the most part uninspiring. The examples used much thicker lines due to the media being used but weren't done on a larger scale which yielded designs that looked rough and amateurish. The handful of things that are intricate and attractive offer no guidance on how to get a similar look. There is also an appendix with steps for drawing a couple dozen tangles, most of which did not appear in her "One Zentangle a Day" book.

I'm working my way through this book still, but love the imaginative projects, the use of mixed media, and the push to expand my Zentangling inspired art up a notch. I loved the author's book, One Zentangle A Day, and this one builds on the lessons taught in that. It's a good next step.

I was disappointed that this book was not a continuation of One Zentangle A Day --which I loved. I had assumed that it was just a more advanced instruction book and it is more about making a journal and bookbinding than zentangle -- there are a few patterns but not what I was anticipating. I should have read the other reviews more carefully - if you want a volume two of One Zentangle A Day then this is not it. I do like the author's style in the first book, even though some of the step out instructions were reversed.

I love this book. It took me a while to rate it because I kept going back and discovering something new. This is not a book you can read once and put away. This is one that will be part of my library until the end of time. I love the projects, tips and insights. Beckah is a talented teacher who takes the time to explain things so that they are understandable. This helps to take your tangles to another level.

It is a good book but not for a beginner zentanglist. This book, in my opinion, is for a person who.knows the zentagle ideas and has been drawing and then wants to "break" the rules, like a beginning musician. I do like how it teaches you to make journals but it will be one to return to.

OMG I love this book. There are ideas galore. I recommend this book for all those who love to zentangle. There aren’t specific instructions but loads of zentangles to get ya going.

A perfect fusion of art instruction and technique, plus bookbinding! If you've already mastered some basic tangle patterns, this is the next step towards becoming an artist. Homemade portfolio in hand, you'll be ready to draw where and whenever you like. I devoured this book in one sitting and I can't wait to start on the projects...especially the Coptic-Bound Book.

Really enjoyed this fun book lots to try.will last for ever for reference on Zentangle.

Very Interesting and informative

Nicht für mich geeignet. Zum Beispiel wird erklärt, wie man kleine Bücher selber binden kann. Dazu gibt es selbst gemalte Bilder. Ohne Vorkenntnisse kann man kaum nachvollziehen, was da gemeint sein soll. Tut mir leid, ist mir zu ungenau, dieses Buch.

have her other books and love them, this one has little new in it and a lot of making your own books which is not promoted in the build up for the book

Good book although I personally will be using it quilting ideas not paper journals.