Zentangle isn't just for humans!

Hi Everyone,

Well, anal me is a bit late this month with my blog!  Yikes!  I've been delightfully esnconced in my studio preparing for the new Renaissance and Fabric classes which begin next week!!   I'm very excited!!!!!!!  

I didn't want to let the month go by without sharing a few wonderful photos that one of my students, Cherie, sent me.  Love them!

"Hmmm …this tangle looks interesting!"

"Wow … that was relaxing!"

"I forgot to sign (paws)  it !"

Thanks, Cherie!

I will be back next month with new tangles to share, and some feedback from my new classes.

In the meantime, check out the "Gallery Page" to see some beautiful new additions!

Happy Tangling,
Audrey

Two New Classes! Schedule Set!

I've delayed posting this month until the full description and schedule was set for the two new classes.  So here they are:

Introduction to Renaissance (Tan) Tiles

Journey back to the time of Leonardo da Vinci and Michaelangelo in this class that focuses on using Brown, Black and White colors on tan tiles.   In this class you will learn all of the techniques for creating your own unique "Renaissance art".  Learn some new tangles, too!  But more importantly -- give the old tangles a completely new and beautiful look that you will LOVE!  So join us and take the world of Zentangle back in time!  Please bring your Black Micron #01 & 08 pens, graphite pencil, and 2 shaders (tortillions) - one for white one for graphite to class.  I will have these available for purchase.  Prerequisites: “Zentangle 101” and  “Advanced Zentangle.”

Tuition:  $35.  Pay $12 to instructor for Renaissance Kit
Date:  Saturday,  April 5  OR  Tuesday, April 15th
Time:  10am-1pm
Location:  Art Classroom

Tangling on Fabric:
Create an apron or tote bag, your choice!   

We will begin by trying out our new fabric pens on some different material swatches.  And, some helpful hints will be given for tangling on fabric!  I will also demo a few NEW TANGLES! Then we will go to work on your chosen project:  the Tote Bag OR the Apron.   The tote is 10-1/2”x14”x5” ten oz. natural canvas with 23” shoulder straps;  and, has a full side and bottom gussets (More space to tangle!!)   The apron is a 22”x24” 10oz. natural canvas with 3 roomy front pockets and an adjustable neck. Makes a great craft apron!!   I searched around to get the best quality and price on each of these items. And, of course, assistance will be given throughout the class, as needed while you work on your project.  Afterward, you can use what you learned to tangle on all sorts of fabric items!!!   Come play because it’s going to be a fun time!  Prerequisites: “Zentangle 101” and  “Advanced Zentangle.”

Tuition:  $40.  Pay $15 to instructor for either Apron OR Tote Bag AND fabric pen kit.
Date:  Saturday, May 3 OR  Thursday, May 15
Time:  10am-2:00  Bring a snack or bag lunch
Location:  Art Classroom

Exciting, huh!!! Registration for these classes will be through the Brewery Arts Center, and will begin some time in early March.  Just check their website.  Hope you can join us for one or both of these classes!!

In honor of "heart" month, the tangle I'm sharing is HEARTLINE by Helen Williams. 

And here's a sample of HEARTLINE with a variation:

Makes a great border!

And, here's a free form one in which I tangled some of the hearts. Also, used the template from class to frame the ZIA.

Added a little glitter to the MSST Tangle (which you probably can't see in this photo).

Please take a look at the Gallery Page … you must see some truly gorgeous submissions from students!  

Meanwhile, be well and be happy!

Audrey

Ready to tangle on something other than paper?

Yes!!  Well, I am sooooooooooo excited as I am planning to launch 2 new classes this spring!  So, if you've gone through my other classes, you will be eligible to take either one or both of these new classes.  

A sneak preview:

INTRODUCTION TO TANGLING ON FABRIC

Learn about tangling on fabric and complete a project … either a canvas tote bag, t-shirt, etc.

INTRODUCTION TO TANGLING ON RENAISSANCE (TAN)TILES:

Learn how to use Brown, Black, and White pens
and chalk on tan tiles (or tan paper) to create your own amazing "Renaissance" work of art! 

Both classes will give you the opportunity to expand your skills
and take your tangling to a whole new level!!! 

I've spent the past three months playing with the new Zentangle tan tiles.   I went nuts and fell in love with them … the look is incredible and the possibilities are endless.  Here's just a couple of samples:

In terms of fabric, I had way too much fun with a 50 cent t-shirt, a 75 cent canvas bag,  and a one dollar pair of sneakers that I got at a garage sale!

I put some black and white ribbon through the hood and attached some black beads.

A touch of red!

You did this Zentangle in the Advanced Class!   Remember?!?!

Notice I attached a couple of charms to the zippers.

If you think you might be interested in either one or both of these classes, please drop me an email and let me know.  audreys.attic@yahoo.com

And now for this month's new tangle …

VERDIGOGH 

by Maria Thomas

This is one of Maria's favorite tangles.  it was inspired by a pine branch.
Like so many tangles, it appears complicated when it's done, but as
we all now know, "anything is possible one stroke at a time!"

I love this tangle … it has an organic feel to it. You can see how I used it in my latest creation which I have just placed in the Artisan Store at the Brewery Art Center.  I got the amazing table at a garage sale, stripped off layers of old paint, sanded it, added the knobs, painted it, tangled the top, and covered it with glass.  The Verdigogh tangle is in the lower left hand corner of the table top.

Zentangle 101 Classes are beginning on Saturday February 1st and Wednesday February 5th.  The Saturday class is already filled, but there are still some openings in the Wednesday one!

Happy tangling!
Audrey
P.S.  Don't forget to check out the "Gallery" Page!

Warmest Wishes for a Beautiful Holiday Season

Well, as we head into this Holiday season, it tickles my heart to share "artist" Isla Woodard's first Zentangle!  Isla is the granddaughter of one of my former students, Darla Woodard.  

Great job Isla!

And former student Penny Woods shared her beautiful Christmas cards with us:

According to Penny, "It was fun.  I did 6 on a sheet of nice mixed media paper then took it to Kinkos and they copied them onto 90 lb. water color paper for $6.  Then all I had to do was add sparkle and rubber stamps and voila!"

Love how Penny used the template we got in class to beautifully frame her Christmas ZIA's!  And how she used different tangles in all her trees. Wonderful, Penny!! Thanks so much for sharing them.


Okay, the new tangle for December is:

KNOT RICKZ
by Cheryl Ciancy

This tangle has great movement to it.  Works well in squares and triangles.

Here's a sample Zentangle using Knot Rickz

The Knot Rickz tangle would also make a lovely fill in the "black" squares of the  Knightsbridge tangle!  See sample blow:

Have fun with it and see what you come up with!

Let me take this opportunity to say "thank you" to all you wonderful folks I've met through Zentangle this past year!  You energy, passion, enthusiasm,  and humor have been an inspiration to me and I am so grateful for the connections that have been made.  

May 2014 bring you an abundance of laughter and joy, good health, and special moments that create lasting memories. 

Warmly,
Audrey

The holidays are a coming ….

…. so here's a tangle that you may want to use on your holiday card!  It's an 8 pointed star called SPITERA, and each pillar of the star symbolizes 8 pillars of our lives:

Stability
Perfection
Inspiration
Trust
Enthusiasm
Regeneration
Intuition

As you can see it would make a great Xmas card!   It's also fun to make a few SPITERA's, one behind the other!  (See my sample below.)  Play with it and see what you come up with.  The possibilities are limitless!  

Check out the "Gallery" page … some AMAZING new art from some wonderful Zentangle students!  

Happy tangling … and, Happy Thanksgiving!

Audrey

Anniversary Tangles!

Today my husband Tom and I are celebrating our wedding Anniversary!  It was 30 years ago, on a beach in Nantucket that we were married.  And aside from the two of us, the Town Clerk who performed the ceremony, and a young boy who was walking along the beach (who I recruited to take pictures), there wasn't another soul.  It was a gorgeous day, much like the weather today, and the memory is etched in my heart as have been the past 30 amazing, joyful and wonderful years.  So in honor of this special day I'd like to share 3 new tangles with all of you:

SAND SWIRL- in celebration of the gorgeous beach we stood on to be married.

By Karen Huen

I love this tangle for its flow and movement.
Below is a picture of a Zentangle I made using Sand Swirl ...
notice how I filled in the center circles of this tangle with black ink.

The VZ in this Zentangle stands for "Viva Zentangle."  This was the name of
the Zentangle Teacher Retreat I attended earlier this month!

D-VINE  - cause that what the last 30 years have been.

By Debbie Purdue

AFTER GLO - Need I say more! :-)

Tangle by Carol Oh

This tangle could be used to make a lovely Christmas card!
Look at the Zentangle below by Carol Oh.

One of my students, Debbie Lane, sent me this whimsical idea that a friend had seen somewhere and sent to her!  Thanks, Debbie! 

I would recommend using a Sharpie Industrial Permanent Marker ... they are heat resistant up to 500 degrees F! And, letting the ink dry before you put the bulb int he socket.   If you try it, please let me know if your design is displayed around the room when you use the bulb!

And last, but certainly not least, I am posting a picture of the gorgeous cards that were made by the students in my current ZIA 1 class!  The picture doesn't do their work justice.  Thank you to Mary Ellen, Sue, Lorrie, Penny, Kathleen, Linda, Gigi, Sharon, Nancy, Donna, Shannon, Linda and Peggy ... you ladies are wonderful!

I've also posted some of their art work on the "Gallery" Page of this blog!

Until November ... happy tangling!

Audrey

Holy Smoke!

Holy Smoke!  I'm late with my bog!  (I know ... unusual for anal me!)  But for a good reason!  I was waiting for word from some former students on a Zentangle group they were putting together so I could share it with all of you.  They are getting together every other Tuesday in the evening starting at 5:30 at one of the student's homes just to tangle together!   They have met once in order to get things started, and will meet again this coming Tuesday, September 10th.  If you are interested please contact Susan Berget at sberget@charter.net or 775-301-0150.  Susan, thanks so much for being the contact person.  Should be lots of fun -- and, I'm delighted to see that they were able to get this off the ground!  Yay!

And, again, Holy Smoke!  My brother, who was visiting from New York at the end of August, was looking forward to our Carson City blue skies, clean air and lots of time outdoors. Well, we played a lot of scrabble and had to keep our activities indoors.  Since smoke was very much on my mind (and in my eyes, ears and throat!) .... I came up with a new tangle called "SMOKE!"  I'm dedicating this tangle to all the firemen who work tirelessly and in precariously dangerous conditions to keep us safe!   

SMOKE

As always, the variations are limitless!
I've already done it a number of different ways!

And here it is as part of a Zentangle:

I've used SMOKE with other tangles I've taught in class.  Notice, by the way, how I've used Holibaugh as a string.  

So, in lieu of sharing another new tangle this month, I'd like to ask everyone to create a Zentangle using SMOKE and then either post it on your Facebook page if you have one, or send me a copy of it and I will post them, as a way of paying tribute and saying thank you to all our firefolks around the country ... particularly those who have been around the clock at Yosemite!

Fall Zentangle Classes at The Brewery Arts Center are starting up on September 18th and September 21.  Details on the "Classes" page of this blog.  They are already almost full!!  

And last, but not least, PLEASE check out the "Gallery" link of my blog.  I've posted truly beautiful artwork that was done by some of my students this summer!!! 

HAPPY TANGLING!