Basic Zentangle Class on a Wintery Michigan Evening

The class final tile ensemble, beautiful work!

A little sparkle and shine, they even played with Sanibelle!

I taught a Basic Zentangle class at the 212 this week. It was a cold snowy Michigan winter's evening but we were all cozy and warm inside. There was a lot of laughter and creative energy flowing. We had a great time and they everyone had a wonderful little "jewel" to take home. They all created some beautiful tiles and a good time was had by all!

Some of the group had time to try their new tangles using white and metallic gel pens on the black paper I brought. Beautiful work ladies!

The roads were a little dicey so one husband was nice enough to drop off and wait for his wife while she participated in our class, what a great guy!

Challenge #103 - String Theory v.XXII - Moebius Syndrome Awareness

Diva's Weekly Challenge #103 - String Theory v.XXII - Moebius Syndrome Awareness. I freehanded the Moebius logo and then added some beads for Artoo.

Weekly Challenge #88 - Official Tangle: IX

Weekly Challenge #88 - Official Tangle: IX Catch Up

Challenge #102 - Auraknot and Bunzo Duotangle

The Diva Challenge for week #102 - Auraknot and Bunzo Duotangle Catch Up

Challenge #104 - String Theory v. XXIII - TanglePatterns String #003

Laura Harm's Challenge this week #104 asked us to use one of the strings from Linda Farmer's TanglePatterns.com. It's a straight line string (String #003), not one of my usual choices since I'm usually a curvey gal - when it comes to strings. It's been quite a while since I've posted for this weekly challenge. I've done many of them, just not posted. This was a fun process and I let the tangles and the process lead me. The string went a little Wonky but my heart was in the right place. I had a blast doing this, can't really explain the outcome, but the journey was wonderful. 

I began with Spikey Wire, trying to return to my steam punk study, then added some Keeko (with ripples), Printemps, some Hollibaugh with Tipple, a little Crescent Moon gone organic, and then some twigs sprouting Poke Leaf. Added shading with pencil and lines and it felt complete. I'm teaching a Zentangle Basics course tomorrow night and I wanted to have some current examples to share. 

It is what it is... and It was fun!

Challenge #94 - Use My Tangle X - Socc

I've been out of the loop for the last month so it's nice to get back to the weekly challenges. It's the first Monday of the month and the Diva's challenge features a Use My Tangle X challenge. This month features Socc created by Erin Olson, CZT.

It's a great tangle and emulates Carol Ohl's Puff, but as is the Zentangle method, this comes out totally unique and beautiful! Erin has a great share about Socc and Zentangle. My version is a little "off" but I like the results. A lot going on, but I'm pleased with the results.

I saw a little Inapod in my version of Socc... so peapods away!, swirls (Ibex-like?), borders, Quabog, some Lampions, a hint of blue, and it is complete!

Challenge #89: UMT v. IX: "Sankegg"

This week's challenge #89: UMT v. IX: "Sankegg".It was inspired by the world's largest Pysanka Egg Laura and her family saw on their way back from Edmonton.  Laura posted a picture putting out the challenge to anyone wanting to figure out the Y pattern on the Egg and deconstruct it. Maria Vennekens, CZT from the Netherlands emailed the breakout instructions for the tangle she named Sankegg the next day.

Not one of my all time faves but it was interesting. I found it very challenging (not enough room for the wonkiness of my style, I'm not a straight-line gal!). Many renditions later... I finally came up with something I didn't totally hate.

I started this tile with a zig-zag string, created a triangle crescent moonish tangle with lot's of auras on one end. Next, an unsuccessful attempt at Sankegg with triangle (morphed into little dangling spears). Since there are no mistakes in the Zentangle process, I went with it and embellished. When in doubt, embellish and shade the heck out of it! FINALLY, a tangle that actually resembled Sankegg, added Paradox in the negative spaces, some curvelinear Hollibaugh and Tipple to offset the spikey tangles, topped off with a little Zedbra to balance and add contrast. Voila!