Re-connecting

It's interesting how my life changes direction now and then... and lately it seems to happen more often.  And one change is my intention to keep this blog more current.

This past Saturday I had a class for five lively, creative women, and unfortunately neglected to have them combine their wonderful Zentangle tiles for a group photograph.  I'd like to thank Libby for helping me schedule this event, Ivy for hosting at her home in Westminster, and Pat, Laura and Christine for adding their wonderful energies to the mix.  As always, I learn things from my students, and this class was no exception.

Thank you, wonderful women, for helping get me back on the track of expressing my creativity more fully.  You have been an added inspiration!

 
 

Another gift from the universe

It's wonderful when I do not even market a class and people email me - "I got your name from the Zentangle website and want to know if you teach classes." 

Last week that is what happened, and since my friend Dee always offers a space at the Howard County Holistic Center if the activity room is free, Sally and Wendy gratefully attended.  They have both been furiously doing Zentangle on their own without real direction, and were overjoyed to understand the process and realize where they can take it.

I am grateful for their interest and am grateful to send more students out with the knowledge of the true meaning and awesomeness of that which we call Zentangle.

Different perspectives

Recently I flew from East to West across this beautiful earth... and I believe it was the first time there were no clouds to obscure the view.  The feeling of seeing Monument Valley and some of the Grand Canyon from 38K feet is not something that can be put into words.  The mid-west was also a source of inspiration, because even with snow everywhere from Baltimore to the Rockies, the patterns we have carved and those that are naturally there still showed up.  It reminded me of a Zentangle ensemble.

I also had the opportunity to share the Zentangle process with some interested people, AND took the time to play...

Peace and well being

Was reading a blog from a friend, and she talked about the origins of putting on a 'live' Nativity, which her research found started in Assisi, Italy about 1223.  She also stated that in that city, many Italians have a lovely decorated tile above their doors with the words PACE E BENE on them, which means peace and goodness, or peace and well being.
I decided to try my own tile and then gave it as a gift to my aunt.

This box is one I've had hanging around for a few years, so tangled it and sent it as a gift to my daughter in AZ.

Here is my first attempt at a 9-tile ensemble. It's not hard to do, just a challenge to stay in the moment and have fun with it, and not worry about what the finished product will look like. One stroke at a time always results in something wonderful to look at!

As I was working on it at a vendor event, a gentleman was intrigued enough to take my photo and email it to me.  Having my tongue out is a given when I am engrossed in a project!