January 7 "Tile•A•Day" Zentangle

The day started out with a long checklist and denial!  My students know that I believe a busy day requires meditation, and a very busy day requires double! Today is just a typical busy Monday with a checklist for the week staring at me and I told myself I didn't have the time.  With lunch time approaching, I grabbed a tile and sat down.  I set a timer as well to keep myself from my other problem area of getting way off track.
I picked a check mark for my string - couldn't get that list out of my head so I decided to honor it. Again I left the patterns up to anything but my own choice, this time using my "Bag of Tangles."  Students may recognize the bag as the ones you now receive your class materials in.  If you didn't know, you can use your micron pens to tangle the bag too!  It is a lot of fun to tangle on fabric.
My results on today's tile show a couple of moments of lost concentration.  Ten points to whoever can find those moments!
Happy Tangling!

January 6 "Tile•A•Day" Zentangle

Today, a Zentangle ATC (Artist Trading Card) size tile.  Keeping it simple with Onomato and a tangellation of Ennies?

January 5 "Tile•A•Day" Zentangle

Today I added another level to letting the outcome go - I drew the string with my eyes shut and selected the tangle patterns randomly. Let it be known - I am not a good sport about this random selection of patterns.  I almost always have to force myself to draw what I select. It isn't easy. :o)

Some time ago, "iamthedivaczt.com" introduced a challenge called "Eyes Wide Shut." This is my second time giving this a try.  You can see the first attempt if you click on this url and scroll down to Challenge #3:  http://timetotangle.blogspot.com/2011/01/weekly-zentangle-challenge.html

January 4 "Tile•A•Day" Zentangle

It is what it is! I am not all that confident with color and I don't find it relaxing. This tile started off with my taking as little control as possible. I flipped open my pattern binder. The first pattern I laid my eyes on was "cyme." I ran with it. The proportion of the middle design was not to my liking, so I worked along the border. Not all tiles we draw fascinate us and that was the case here. To make something of the journey, I decided to sacrifice this tile to a color experiment. Zentangle tiles do not like water, but I did find some success in moving around the Derwent water colors with a damp shading stump. This may require further experimentation - I haven't decided. All in all, the journey through this tile provoked a number of thoughts, and sometimes discovering what you don't want to do can be valuable. :o) Happy Tangling!

January 3 "Tile•A•Day" Zentangle

This tile was completed in three sessions today. One wonderful aspect of drawing a Zentangle is that you can do it in snatches of time, easily picking up where you left off or coming back to it with new perspective, each time enjoying the meditative benefits.  

This tile started with a simple string of three parallel lines.  Patterns were selected at random, nothing predetermined. I also wanted to try my new Sakura Koi Coloring Brush pens, so there is some shading done with pen and some with pencil. This tile was also shaded using a pencil and the tip of my finger to soften the shade.  If you have always used a shading tool, try going without.  The shading is less controlled and broader in area, but there is a softness achieved with the finger tip that can not be had when using a shading tool.  Enjoy!

Winter Class Schedule

Tuesday, January 29, 2:30 - 4:30  Zentangle Advanced* (or "Beyond the Basics"), 4 weeks.  $99

Wednesday, January 30, 2:30 - 4:30  Zentangle Basics, 3 Weeks. $79

Wednesday, January 30, 5:30 - 7:30  Zentangle Basics Class, 3 Weeks. $79 

Wednesday, March 20, 2:30 - 4:30  Zentangle Advanced* (or "Beyond the Basics"), 4 weeks.  $99

Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 - 7:30  Zentangle Advanced* (or "Beyond the Basics"), 4 weeks.  $99

*Anyone who has completed a Basics class will do fine in an Advanced class.  That said, some students feel more comfortable staying at a slow pace and repeat the Basics class.  In this case, I suggest that those repeating Basics bring their tiles from their first class and I will do my best to change up the patterns.  

Registration is open by phone at (603) 230-7300, or online  by clicking HERE.  

Stay tuned for workshops being scheduled!

Jan 2 "Tile•A•Day" Tiles

Happy 2013 Everyone!

 I hope you all had a Happy 2013 celebration, quiet or otherwise! 

It is going to be a great year for tangling!

Here is my first tangle of the year, which I have already given away.  My only resolution this year is to attempt to draw a tangle a day and share them here as often as possible. Look for my winter class schedule to be posted here later today, along with today's tangle.  To all my students, I will be sending out the promised survey regarding special workshops for this winter.   

Happy Tangling!

Zentangle Inspired Christmas Workshop #2 - December 15, 2012

These sparkly stars were drawn on black Zentangle tiles using white and silver pens, charcoal white pencils and paper stumps. 

Very quick and easy to do!

 These cute trees were created using the official Zentangle pattern "Flux" and a pattern I created, in 2009 at CZT training seminar #2, which I call "Bark."

Zentangle Inspired Christmas Workshop #1 - December 1, 2012

Here are some photos of the beautiful work created at last Saturday's Zentangle Inspired Christmas Workshop. 

Zendala Workshop Photo

In this recent Zendala Workshop everyone drew on the same pre-strung Zendala tile and we randomly picked the tangle patterns we would use. All are very similar, and all are very different!

Zentangle Inspired Embellished Letters

Saturday's Workshop was a lot of fun - thought I would share the amazing results!

Upcoming Demonstrations and Class - Derry, NH

 

Test

Taste of Concord

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Grappone Center, Concord, NH

Here is my donation to the Art Auction.  See you there!

Link for more info and tickets: http://www.tasteofconcord.com/

Review of Zentangle

Click HERE to read an interesting review about Zentangle.

Art on the Common Londonderry, NH Sept. 8

Next Saturday, September 8, I'll be showing my work at the Art on the Common show in Londonderry, NH, at the corner of Mammoth Road(128) & Pillsbury Road.  The show runs from 10 AM - 4 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, September 9.

You can read about the show here: http://www.londonderrynh.net/2012/06/art-on-the-common-adds-new-twist/51807

Derry Workshop - Saturday, September 15, 2012

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Fall 2012 Class and Workshop Schedule

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Online Registration Link: http://www.concordhospital.org/offerings/coursereg.php?mode=detail&id=ZENTA
Questions?  Contact Diane at timetotangle@comcast.net

Zentangle Educator Workshop - November 12

Zentangle^® for Educator’s Workshop

Monday, November 12, 2012 

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Come learn the new and creative drawing form called Zentangle^® and unlock the potential for this creative tool in your classroom.  With Zentangle, drawing can become relaxing, intuitive, and fun while increasing one’s personal sense of well-being, creativity and focus at any age.   Any classroom teacher can apply this art form to classroom challenges such as problem solving, team building, focus with ADD, self esteem, handwriting, and stress management.  All participants will learn how to create zentangles, discover how drawing tangles benefit a student’s learning, and leave with resources for use in the classroom.  CEU's and Certificate of Participation awarded.      

This is a four hour workshop and the cost is $65 including materials.

Workshop Location:   Center for Health Promotion

                                     Smile! Building

                                     49 S. Main Street

                                     Concord, NH 03301

Register online: http://www.concordhospital.org/offerings/coursereg.php?mode=detail&id=ZENTA

 or by phone: 603-230-7300 

Questions?  Contact Diane at  timetotangle@comcast.net

Zentangle Triptych Workshop

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Center for Health Promotion
49 S. Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

Tangle on the Fourth!

All are welcome to participate!  See you on the Fourth!

Zentangle Workshop @ Garden Plum Herb Farm

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Summer 2012 Workshops

Zentangle  for Parents and Children

Tuesday, July 11^th 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Saturday, July 21^st 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Zentangle  is a new and meditative art form for the non-artist and artist alike.  Taught one stroke at a time, anyone can learn this unique drawing technique.   Learn how to draw “seemingly” complicated patterns and create beautiful, unique finished pieces of art.  Learning to tangle as a shared activity can bring parent and child together in an experience with lifelong possibilities for creating, sharing and appreciating art.   Come experience a connection with your child while learning this new and creative art form.  Materials include pens, pencil, shader, and tiles.                   

This is a two and a half hour workshop, $29 pp including materials.

 

Zentangle  Summer Workshop

Saturday, July 14^th 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch)

Tuesday, July 17^th 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch)

Zentangle  is a new and meditative art form for the non-artist and artist alike.  Taught one stroke at a time, anyone can learn this unique drawing technique.  Spend a day learning how to draw “seemingly” complicated patterns and create beautiful, finished pieces of art.  Fun, easy, meditative and fascinating are just some of the descriptions that come to mind.  Come join the fun and discover the benefits of Zentangle!  Materials include pens, pencil, shader, and tiles.   This is a four hour workshop, $59 pp including materials.

 

Advanced Summer Classes

Plans are being made for advanced students.  Contact Diane at timetotangle@comcast.net to receive an email when dates and times are set.

Visit www.zentangle.com or www.timetotangle.blogspot.com for more info.

 

All classes are held at:

Center for Health Promotion

Smile! Building

49 S. Main Street

Concord, NH 03301

Register online www.concordhospital.org

or by phone (603) 230-7300

Zentangle and Mrs. Garfield?

A Visit to Mentor Ohio

While on vacation, I encountered an unexpected and pleasant surprise while touring the historic home of President and Mrs. Garfield in Mentor, Ohio.  Mrs. Garfield was quite an artist. If anyone has the opportunity to visit this home, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

What stood out immediately was the wallpaper in the entrance hallway.  It has Zentangle written all over it.  See for yourself:

This wallpaper appears in other rooms of the home as well, which tells me it must have had great appeal to Mrs. Garfield. 

President Garfield was assassinated before completing the first year of his presidency, and before completing the initial renovations to this home.  Most of what exists today is a credit to Mrs. Garfield.  Among many other projects, she expanded the home to include a memorial Presidential library in which to house all of President Garfield's important papers and books. This is perhaps the first Presidential library ever to be built.  Mrs. Garfield oversaw all of the design and construction.  Quite a feat for a woman at the turn of the 20th century.  

The library is a room in which one could just sit for hours and hours.  The architectural details are just beautiful.  I encourage anyone with an opportunity to visit the home to do so.  Admission is a very reasonable $5. 

The wallpaper design is original and this second photo shows the old paper(circa 1880) next to the new paper created for the restoration.  A very good match.  

Most disappointing on this trip was to continue on to Columbus only to discover that Lisa Ruschman, fellow CZT #2 and friend, lives in Mentor!  Anyone who wants to venture to Mentor, OH - I can tell you it is a lovely corner of Ohio, and the USA.  The Garfield home would make for a great Mansion Tangle Hunt.

Happy Tangling!