Friday, November 6, 2015

It doesn't get much better....

...than being with the fabulous folks who have been taking the Zentangle journey with me this fall!  It started with our Zentangle 101 and Margaritas class and has been non-stop right through our current Zentangle Inspired Art classes!  A few photos:

This was at our Zentangle 101 and Margarita class!  What fun!  Because we were a large group we held it in the Ballroom at the Brewery Arts Center where we could project what I was creating on my flip chart onto the large screen behind me!

What happy and beautiful faces!! Not only did these lovely woman bring a wonderful energy and spirit to the class, but they made their teacher proud with their beautiful tangling! (See photo below) From the far left:  Silvia, Shannon, Kumi, Mary Kay, Michele, Sue, Betsy, Susie, Kathy and Georgia.

Advanced Class:  Their stunning Zentangles!



The camera, unfortunately, does not do these amazing Zentangle Inspired Art pieces justice!  The level of detailing, beautiful tangling, creativity, and of course the glitter and pearls made these absolutely spectacular!  Hope you all tangled the front and sent them to someone special!!!


From left to right:  Georgia, Kumi, Mary Kay, Kathy, Linda, Sue, Shannon, Sheryl, Karen, Darci and Silvia.
Two photos of the same wonderful group (good energy from these ladies!) because I wanted to make sure we got to see everyone's smiling face!  Notice the table has been cleared (somewhat) in preparation for learning the mistake-proof and awesome technique for creating color backgrounds!!

And now, this months new tangle Mooned Zen



MOONED ZEN by Ina Sonnenmoser


I had fun with this one ... 

First of all, this is a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) because I used color.  Created a color background with Distress Stains, water, freezer paper and the technique I demonstrated in class.  I used a white gel pen and liquid pearls to create some dimension to the piece.  Finally, I mounted it on a black background and then onto card stock and added some ribbon.  

A new look for Huggins tangle ...

I was waiting for my husband, who had a doctor's appointment, and noticed that the design on the carpet was the spitting image of a tangle named Huggins (You'll learn this one in the fabric class!!).  There was just one variation -- petal shapes were created around some of the circles use to create Huggins!  I went nuts because I love this tangle and thought it looked so awesome with the addition of these shapes!  So, as soon as I got home I recreated it on one of the color backgrounds we made in class. 


I used a white gel pen for the petals, and added a border of perfs!  Now I'll mount it on some black cardstock and use our template to turn it into a card! 



Don't forget to check the "Gallery" page to see student artwork!!!  And please email me copies of your creations so I can post them!


Until next time, happy tangling!


Audrey