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“White Ink on Black Paper” …..

I had a very pleasant, peaceful and relaxing afternoon class at Icarus this past weekend with Judy and Sharon.  We used the new Sakura Gelly Roll white pens with black paper to create our own Zendalas.  We each started with the pattern Cyme (using… Continue Reading ““White Ink on Black Paper” …..”

New Class Schedule … 2018!

Zentangle classes for early 2018 have been scheduled at Icarus Creative Arts Studio at the Bernardo Winery …. fun classes for returning tanglers and then an Introduction Class for those wanting to become tanglers!  Check out the Class Descriptions for all the details, dates… Continue Reading “New Class Schedule … 2018!”

“Autumn at the Winery” …

Had another great class last weekend at Icarus Creative Arts Studio on the grounds of the Bernardo Winery. Our topic was Autumn so we tangled … what else … pumpkins!  Twelve different patterns – some new and some old – adorned our 5×7 ZIA’S.… Continue Reading ““Autumn at the Winery” …”

Challenge #341 … “Go Big”

This week, we’ve been challenged to go big. I took this and went with an Apprentice tile filled with large striping. (Hmmmm … wonder what got me thinking of striping! 🤓). I don’t use this pattern much, but after this tile (and a little… Continue Reading “Challenge #341 … “Go Big””

Challenge #338…”White on Black” & “Class Notes”

Zentangle HQ recently sent out a newsletter introducing the new Sakura Gelly Roll pens in sizes 05 and 10, to go along with their 08’s.  Well, having a bit of a pen addiction, like so many of us, for anything new, I jumped at… Continue Reading “Challenge #338…”White on Black” & “Class Notes””

Going Big … “Opus”

This past weekend, four of us met and created Opus tiles at the Icarus Creative Art Studio.    When the ladies opened their envelopes and saw the size of the tile, they were a bit intimidated by the 10×10 paper.  I assured them it… Continue Reading “Going Big … “Opus””

Challenge #332 … “String It: 2-Squared”

The Diva has returned from her “summer vacation” and offered up “String It – 2Squared” as the Challenge this week.  Doesn’t matter how you approach your tile, just some way incorporate a box in a box, square in a square, however you want to… Continue Reading “Challenge #332 … “String It: 2-Squared””

A “Seussical Garden” …

I had a great afternoon at the Icarus Creative Arts Studio, on the grounds of the Bernardo Winery, this past Sunday.  Six of us gathered to create “Dr. Seuss-inspired” gardens. I presented a few new patterns to the group, then we proceeded to create… Continue Reading “A “Seussical Garden” …”

Challenge #330 … Zentangle Plates

This week’s Guest Blogger is Jeanette Clawson. Her “story” is very fascinating – she suffered from daily migraine headaches and used Zentangle to help her escape her misery for small blocks of time.  Thankfully, she made great improvements and is now a Certified Zentangle Teacher and… Continue Reading “Challenge #330 … Zentangle Plates”

Class Notes …..

My last two classes have been very interactive amongst the tanglers! One of them featured “Co-op Tangling”.  We had six people in the class so we created a string on our tile with six spaces.  We proceeded to fill in one of the sections… Continue Reading “Class Notes …..”