Spring has sprung ... almost!

And, my rose bushes are beginning to bud!  I love this time of year -- rebirth and renewal! 



This Saturday my Zentangle students will "graduate" (with honors! ). Just take a gander at their class projects: INSPIRATIONAL!  Each work of art is unique and beautiful .... just like the women who created them!

Some of you have asked me about hosting a Zentangle Party in your home.  All you have to do is invite your friends, family, book club, etc. for a fun and relaxing evening of something new!  These parties are VERY popular.   And, just like our classes, the home party lasts about 3 hours and the cost is $31 per person for instruction and mini kit.  If you've take a class with me you, of course, pay no tuition.  With the required minimum of 7 or more paying guests, the hostess receives a free Zentangle kit valued at $50!  

Here are two new fun tangles to play with:

FUNGEES

by Leslie Crumpler

JILLI

by Sue Jacobs

I've been playing with some new Tim Holtz Distress Stains.  If you remember, we used them in the first ZIA class.  They have sponge applicators and are sooooooooooo easy to use!  And, these new colors are both vibrant and yummy!  Take a look:

Colors:  "Festive Berries," "Squeezed Lemonade," and "Peacock Feathers!"

  

Well, I'm off to France at the end of the month!!!  My husband and I have been saving for quite some time for this trip and, as you can imagine, are very excited!!!  I hope to come back with some new Zentangle ideas!   Will blog again in May.  Until then, be well -- and, as always,  happy tangling!

Au revoir
Audrey

LOVE is in the air!

Happy Valentine's Day!  And, to celebrate our "love" for Zentangle ...  what do you think of the idea of a monthly "retreat!"  An opportunity for like-minded folks to get together for 2-1/2 to 3 hours and share the joy of tangling! This could be an opportunity for us to:

1.   see what others are doing, and get some new ideas for what to create with our tangles.
2.   learn new tangles, or teach one we may have "invented."
3.   work on individual projects while enjoying the company of those who share our passion.

We could do this once a month on a Thursday evening from 4 to 7 at The Brewery Art Center's,  Foodies Cafe.  The space wouldn't cost us anything, the tables and chairs would be perfect,  and, food and "drink"are available for purchase!

If you're interested, send me an email at audreys.attic@yahoo.com letting me know.  Please let me know by February 18th.  

Okay, I am still working on a jewelry class.  Yup, still!  Experimenting with a few ideas, but, being as anal as I am, not happy yet!  Will keep you posted!

Tangling Suggestion:  Try using one tangle pattern for an entire Zentangle!  In the photo below, you can see how  I created a string with 13 separate areas and then just kept repeating the "Striping" tangle in different directions.  This is not only fun to do, but VERY relaxing!

What a fun tangle to shade!

Okay, now for this month's tangle:  FOOTLITES by Carol Oh

Enjoy!

Happy 2013!

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." 

 -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hope your Holidays were good!  And that you are keeping warm, cozy and, happy -- with time to tangle, of course!  I am using the month of January to work on some personal art projects --  and new Zentangle opportunities! Yea!

Some of you have asked me to let you know when classes will start as you are recommending the magic and beauty of Zentangle to family, friends, etc.    Zentangle 101 begins on Saturday February 2nd at 10am at The Brewery Arts Center.  If you click on the "Classes" page of my blog, the entire class sequence with dates, and how to register, is outlined.  Our last class was completely full  ... Nevada now has another wonderful group of Zentangle graduates!  I've  posted some new student photos on the "Gallery" page that I'd love you to see!

Many of you have also asked me to let you know when I'm working at the Artisan Store at the Brewery.  So, I will start posting the days I'm there on this blog.  Wednesday, January 9th, Thursday, February 7th, and Wednesday, February 13th from 10 to 4pm are my scheduled dates through the end of February.  A number of you have already stopped by to show me what you're working on, ask questions, review tangles, pick up supplies you've ordered, etc. and I welcome these opportunities to chat about Zentangle -- or, whatever! :-)   The Artisan Store with its beautiful art work (all by local artists) and new restaurant is a fun place to hang out!

If you haven't had a chance to pick up those Micron Pens I have 2 new tangles for you to play with!

#1  OP ART

Try this with just pen and pencil -- and, of course, don't forget to shade.  Then try it using colors!

#2 PUFFLE

This tangle also makes a wonderful border!
Tangle by Sandy Huter

ENJOY

And please continue to send your comments and photos!

Season's Greetings!

May 2013 bring you peace, much happiness, good health, lots of laughter, and time to tangle to your heart's desire!  Thanks to each and every one of you who helped to make this year both a wonderful adventure, and lots of fun as we explored the amazing art of Zentangle!

Look for 2 new tangles in January!  Also, my winter class schedule for 2013 has just been posted under the Classes page of this blog.   In the meantime, stay warm, stay safe and enjoy!   

November's New Tangles: PEACOCK and POP CLOUD

Hi Everyone

Hope your upcoming "Turkey Day" is a good one -- and that if you are cooking for more than 12 people you have a chance to "tangle" on Friday and recuperate!  I continue to feel blessed by all you wonderful folks I have met through Zentangle!  And, for the fabulous gifts this amazing art form keeps on giving!  Enjoy these 2 new tangles -- and please, if you use them send me photos so I can post them in the gallery.  Speaking of gallery, I've added Sandy Weir's photo of her "tangles on the rocks!"(Sandy, I took the liberty of naming it!)  Have a very, very happy Thanksgiving!
Audrey

By Michelle Rodgers



POP CLOUD

By Carla Du Preez

Another Group of Zentangle "Graduates" Inspire!

Thank you all for bringing your enthusiasm, creativity, humor and talent to another wonderful series of Zentangle classes!!  You definitely graduated with honors!!  I never know who gets more from these classes, my students or me!

First of all, in celebration of Halloween, Karen Brown brought her amazing Zentangle Pumpkin to class.  Thank you, Karen -- what a FABULOUS job you did!!

And then, take a peak at Debbie, Harle, Sandy, Karen, Sarah and Kathryn at "play" ... creating truly beautiful Zentangle Inspired Art!

PLEASE send me pictures of your completed cards or any other Zentangle art that you have created so I can add them to the Gallery on my blog!

Thank you everyone!

And, of course, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

A Tangle Challenge!

Here's two new tangles created by Cindy Angiel:

CHIMIDLE & TUCKIDLE

Kind of whimsical and playful, aren't they!  Have some fun with them and see what you come up with. Send me pics of what you do!  audreys.attic@yahoo.com