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February 2nd Intro Class FYI! …

Just in case you’re on-the-fence about signing up for the Introduction to Zentangle class on Sunday, February 2nd, and missing the Super Bowl – DON”T WORRY!  Class goes from exactly 1:00pm and will end at exactly 3:00pm this date.  The broadcast of the game… Continue Reading “February 2nd Intro Class FYI! …”

Class Schedule 2020 …..

New classes have been scheduled for January, February and March of 2020 at Icarus Creative Arts Studio.  The new calendar will be distributed by Icarus in the next few weeks, but here’s a quick preview of what I’ve planned for Zentangle … January 12th,… Continue Reading “Class Schedule 2020 …..”

Autumn Leaves …

Had some fun the other evening with Judy and Juli creating autumn leaves.  We tangled on renaissance tiles using Sakura Micron pens in burgundy, and accented our work with white chalk pencils, bronze gelly roll pens, and Sakura stardust clear pens for sparkle.  Patterns… Continue Reading “Autumn Leaves …”

Fabric Tangling …

Six of us did a little “fabric tangling” this past weekend at Icarus Creative Arts Studio.  This was the first class I presented at the studio that involved tangling on fabric and it was different!  After practicing on a few different fabric mediums leading… Continue Reading “Fabric Tangling …”

More Tangled Wreaths ….

Last week, Judy and Juli came to their monthly Zentangle meeting.  Since “Autumn Wreaths” were fresh and still in season, we completed a Mary Rose Feldman inspired wreath complete with color.  These are so much fun to create – will be great for all… Continue Reading “More Tangled Wreaths ….”

Tangled Fall Wreaths …

Mary Rose Feldman‘s ebook, “Tangled Wreath”, was the inspiration for the class at Icarus Creative Arts Studio this past weekend.  After reaching out to Mary Rose and gaining her approval to teach a “Tangled Wreath” class here in San Diego, six ladies gathered for… Continue Reading “Tangled Fall Wreaths …”

Intro to Zentangle … Autumn

Recently I was invited to a friend’s home to share Zentangle with a group of ladies.  None had ever been introduced to Zentangle so I gave them their first class, Intro to Zentangle.  We completed the customary “Z” tile and all were surprised by… Continue Reading “Intro to Zentangle … Autumn”

“Diptych” Sunday …

Today’s class at Icarus Creative Arts was creating “Diptychs” … two-paneled art. Tile #1 was done on a Zendala and Tile #2 on a standard Zentangle tile. Both were folded in half so we could mirror our patterns on each side.  The patterns selected… Continue Reading ““Diptych” Sunday …”

Dingsplatz! …

Today’s class at Icarus Creative Arts Studio featured “Dingsplatz”!  As Rick and Maria put it … imagine tossing a handful of patterns up in the air and letting them fall flat on the table – what do you get – a “dingsplat”! Our first… Continue Reading “Dingsplatz! …”

Shall We “Cartouche”? ….

“Cartouche” traditionally a decorative frame surrounding an image or inspiration This technique was introduced by Zentangle earlier this year as part of their Project Pack Series.  I have to say, it is my favorite to date!  You can rediscover old treasures …. photographs, trinkets,… Continue Reading “Shall We “Cartouche”? ….”