This is what I chose to learn about; The Art of Tangling
The first tangling method taught by Walter Foster in his book, "The Art of Tangling" is Flux. Flux "lends itself to so many uses. Sometimes I use it as a main focus of a piece. Other times, I sneak a bit of it in where I need fill." (Foster, 14). When you use Flux, you can use it for pretty much anything. You can make it be the star of the show and put littler things around it or you can work it in to a bigger piece. For the purpose of leaning Flux, I am going to use it as the main part of my drawing.
"Whenever I get stuck drawing a tangle, I deliberately make a mistake." (Foster, 15). Tangling is supposed to be fun! Don't get stressed about what it looks like. You're supposed to make mistakes, then just use some creativity to build it into your tangle. In fact, In the set I bought the book in, It comes only with two pens and a pencil with no eraser. Unlike other types of drawings, Tangling is supposed to be messy and imperfect.
Normally, I am kind of a perfectionist. Tangling has helped me relax and see that things can work out, even if it doesn't go as expected. Not everything has to be perfect, it can still look good.
What do you guys think: Does Tangling sound better than drawing for you beginner drawers?
I personally love tangling and I agree it is super relaxing. I also think it is easier for beginners because no matter what you do it can't be wrong. I love having total freedom in art and it's a fun method of self expression.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you love tangling! It's good that you have found something to help you relax. I also like having freedom, in anything really.
DeleteI also love tangling because there isn't such a thing as a mistake, just make it apart of the design. Also it's good for beginners because it doesn't add pressure to make something realistic but just have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteTangling is good because, as you said, there's not a specific way to do it; it's completely up the the artist. There's also no way to be wrong, so there's not as much pressure.
DeleteTangling seems like a tool to help with anxiety and stress. To answer your question, I do think tangling sounds more appealing than other forms of art because of the fact there is not a right or wrong way to do anything. Do you find it stressful to make a mistake or does it seem natural?
ReplyDeleteFor me, I get upset when I mess up, but the I remember that that's not what tangling is, it's just fun, so I just keep going, and it ends up looking pretty good.
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