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Challenge #232 … Audio vs Betweed

Our guest Diva this week is Holly Atwater.  Holly has created Audio Zentangle Meditations and challenged us to use one of those or the pattern of Betweed, or both.  I opted to do both as Betweed is a pattern that gives me trouble.  It… Continue Reading “Challenge #232 … Audio vs Betweed”

8/23/15 … Class Photos!

Just finished teaching an Introduction to Basics Class held at Icarus Creative Arts Studio & Gallery in the Bernardo Winery.  Seven people came out on this nice Sunday afternoon to see what Zentangle is all about.  They were all very enthusiastic and quite good at… Continue Reading “8/23/15 … Class Photos!”

Summertime Tangling …

Took a “class” myself and came away with a beautiful tile.  I love the use of colors on this.  Perfect for “Tangles by the Sea” ….

Challenge #230 … “ZenDivaDala”

This week’s guest Diva is Erin Olson from The Bright Owl.  Erin hosts the Zendala Dare every week so it’s only fitting that she is challenging us with a Zendala based idea. (A Zendala is a Mandala filled with tangles!) She provided us with… Continue Reading “Challenge #230 … “ZenDivaDala””

Weekly Challenge #229 … Negative Space

Sandy Hunter, CZT is the guest Diva for this week’s challenge.  Some of us tend to keep adding more and more to our work, when sometimes we should maybe step away and enjoy the “white space”.  I’m not sure I stepped away soon enough from my… Continue Reading “Weekly Challenge #229 … Negative Space”

Challenge #228 … “Organic”

Our guest Diva this week, Cari Sultanik, gave us the challenge of selecting our own patterns this week and keeping it “organic”.  Zentangle has so many patterns, grid based and organic (what I call “swirly”), so there is a pattern out there for everyone!  I… Continue Reading “Challenge #228 … “Organic””

August Zentangle Class …

Come join me for a Basic Zentangle Class where you will learn all about this exciting and creative art form – you will surprise yourself at what YOU can create!  The class is Sunday, August 23rd from 1-3pm at the Icarus Creative Arts Studio &… Continue Reading “August Zentangle Class …”

Challenge #227 … “Circus Life”

Since the “real” Diva is taking the summer off, she lined up several guest hosts to keep the Challenge going.  This week, Lee Darter, presented us with the challenge of using patterns that reminded her of her youth and attending the circus with her… Continue Reading “Challenge #227 … “Circus Life””

Challenge #226 – “Simplicity”

Our guest Diva this week, Katie Crommett, assigned us our project this week.  She wants us to keep it simple … basic piece of paper, two or three patterns, and know when enough is enough!  Sometimes you feel like you need to fill the entire… Continue Reading “Challenge #226 – “Simplicity””

Challenge #224 … “Monotangle-Tipple”

Many of the entries in this week’s Diva Challenge are so beautiful … and, of course, I love all the ocean-themed pieces.  They are so pretty and the shading is exquisite!  It’s also very interesting to see what “just circles” can create. I can see… Continue Reading “Challenge #224 … “Monotangle-Tipple””