I have neglected my blog for a very long time. It's the time that is an issue. I'm busy with life and daily activities. Creating takes a lot of my thought processes that seem to overwhelm my time. So blogging is the last thing I think about. I love working with gourds, and I love Zentangle. But it's rather nice to simply enjoy my experiences without putting pressure on myself to format them into a blog post. 

You don't have to be an artist to create mini works of art with the Zentangle method. Zentangle on a gourd.

Dream

 

 

 

Playing with letters, inspired by Joanne Fink's Zenspirations. www.zenspirations.com.

I used Copic markers for color. I realized after the piece was completed that my dangles are swaying a bit. I'll do another.

Phicops Unleashed

Wild Horse of the West

This tangle was really fun...

Wuertz Gourd Festival Classes

This was my very first gourd class. Maria Dellos was the instructor and the class was great. Thank you Maria. You can see more of Maria's art at www.mariasartcreations.com.
The gourds have the designed burned into the gourd, then we used inks, and paints to add color. A few turqoise stones on the lizard.

The second class was learning how to weave pine needles as a design element, around the opening of the gourd. Then using a variety of dried botanicals as embellishments. Thank you Arlene Zaloznik. You can see more of her work on her website at www.azbaskets.net.

Calligraphy Club Membership Handbook

My art was chosen for the 2013 Calligraphy Club Membership Handbook. How exciting is that!

Thank You ladies.

Anything is Possible

Anything is Possible...One Stroke at a time™

Under The Tuscan Sun

Have you ever seen the movie Under The Tuscan Sun?
The rolling hills filled with sunflowers. The movie inspired me to create this tangle.

Zentangle®

What is ZENTANGLE®

Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing stuctured patterns.

• Zentangle® can increase focus and creativity
• Zentangle® can relieve stress
• Zentangle® can support healthy group dynamics
• Zentangle® can inspire new ideas and beautiful creations
• Zentangle® can allow you to deliberately shift your thoughts without trying

The above information is taken from:

The Book of Zentangle®
Written by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas
founders of zentangle®

Thank you Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas for taking me on this creative journey with you.

ZENDALAS

 

"Enjoy yourself it's later than you think"

 

These are prestrung zendala tiles.

Phicops

 

 This has been really fun to do. I was obsessed last week with PHICOPS. Great tangle.

 

 

 

 

Elliott

A Little Lime

 

If anyone checks out this blog please take a moment and look at Helen Willams work. She is really inspiring.  http://alittlelime.blogspot.com. 

Retirement is Wonderful

My first large piece. 11 x 14. It was really fun, but once I got started I didn't want to do anything else but TANGLE....

Calligraphy Class Tangles

This is the first Zentangle Class in November with the ladies of my Calligraphy Club in Sun City West.

"The eyes are the window of the soul"

To learn more about Zentangle, please go to www.zentangle.com.

Zentangle and Well Being

Zentangle describes an easy to learn and relaxing method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns.

Jane Eileen's Doily Book

 

This is my finished Quilt and Doily book. The pattern is from Jane Eileen. I was fortunate to meet Jane at the IX Certified Zentangle class in Rhode Island. Jane has many talents.  These little books will make great gifts. Thank You Jane....

Certified Zentangle Teacher

                                               By learning you will teach; 
                                               By teaching you will learn.