Tuesday, August 9, 2011

"Zen Mandalas" - a new book!

Whee! I'm on a book cover!  Well, not ME exactly, but I think of my art as me and one of my Zentangle inspired mandalas is on the cover of a new book from Design Originals. There are a few more of my pieces inside.




There was a review of it (and three other new Zentangle books) on CZT Sue Jacobs blog recently. About this book she wrote:
"'Zen Mandalas' has wonderful artwork from Margaret Bremner on the cover. When I first saw it my jaw dropped!  Both Margaret and Carole Ohl contributed to this book from Suzanne McNeill. The book goes into some of the rational (sic) behind why mandalas are so special. Throughout this book there are wonderful mandalas in both black and white and color. When I showed this to people at CHA the first reaction was "I could never do that!" But when you look at one section at a time and remember the Zentangle philosophy of "anything is possible, one stroke at a time", it all falls into place.  Instructions to create you own mandala are very clear."

Yesterday I received a few copies and have now seen the book up close and personal. It's wonderful! Here's a scan of page 12 featuring two of my Zentangle inspired mandalas:



I have a few on hand and will be ordering more. If you're in my vicinity and would like a copy, phone or e-mail me.

8 comments:

  1. congratuations, Margaret and Suzanne...and Carole! good job. m

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  2. Congrats Margaret, you can be proud of yourself and your art! It's so beautiful, greetz, Miranda

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  3. Hi Margaret... I received a copy of this book a few days ago, and your work is fantastic. Congratulations!

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  4. So so very exciting, congratulations!

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  5. These are absolutely wonderful. Congrats on being part of the book. It always feels good to be recognized that way.

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  6. Congratulations, Margaret! I will definitely be getting this book.

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  7. WOO hoo is right! Your art is makes the most perfect cover!! I'm so grateful to be participating alongside you on this project, Margaret. I remember being at the CZT seminar and seeing your beautiful work on the show-n-tell table and thinking, "I'd like to meet this Margaret Bremner!" How life weaves its marvelous tangles!

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  8. Congratulations. I love your art. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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