A Great Pairing.....Yoga and Zentangle

About a month ago I had the opportunity to teach the Zentangle method to a group of Yogis.  They are taking one night each week to explore a new relaxation or meditation method.  Twenty-six women, men and girls......it was fun.  And they all went home with "art"!

Two more tanglers in the world today!

I held another Introduction to Zentangle class Friday in my studio.  What a good time and such pretty tiles-even the unfinished ones!

I was here - a graceful presence

I have spent a lot of time on the shores of Lake Michigan lately and am reminded to keep calm and be present.  I am remembering walking along the water's edge and coming across piles of rocks, deliberately placed and perfectly balanced.  There is a Japanese term for these piles and it is "Obos". Often only three rocks to say "I was here"  "I built this with my hands"

I was here....I made this with my hands.

Just the basics, please

I decided to try joining the fun at I Am The Diva Weekly Challenge #230 but it was over this weekend and I am not finished!  It is called "ZenDivaDala" and was suggested by a guest blogger.  Though fun, and something different, I believe I will keep doing my thing which is original tiles.  I like the size and it seems just the right commitment for me.  So I set this aside and did this little tile.

Indy-rella, betweed, vega

Just another Tuesday

Finally can go outside to play.....no rain!  But I did manage to spend a few minutes on a tile... I like this one and it's simplicity.

Finery, Meers, and Pokeroot

Read A Book-Check Out My Blog

I thought I would create a business card that someone might use!  Bookmarks.

Five on a page

Need to be laminated, Assorted tangles....

More Color

I don't remember where I got this idea but certainly out there on the internet somewhere.  So, just tracing circles, tangling them and adding color.  This method just lets your mind wander, for sure.

With colored pencil

Before color

A New Favorite Tangle

I think this is my new favorite tangle.  I discovered it on one of my favorite haunts alittlelime.blogspot.com

Abundies in Black and White

Abundies with Blue and Brown

Life is like a box of chocolates.......

5 x 7
ZIA-Zentangle Inspired Art

A New Tangle For Me

I had never heard of Umble......it is the Diva Challenge this week (or was it last week). I'm interested to see how someone else handles it.

Umble, Diva Dance (so far)

The Blob(s)

Just one to post today......

Tipple,mist and zinger

Getting so organized?

Got these brochures finished today.  I forgot how much fun publisher is...I used to love publishing newsletters, church bulletins.  Computer programs sure beat the old "cut and paste" method.

Just have to find a place to distribute them

Just a few of hundreds.....

Am posting examples of my past works.  I am working furiously now on class brochures and informational handouts.  Enjoy!

Hollibaugh and paradox

Flux, florz and ing

Zendala with Hollibaugh, printemps and pokeleaf

Zinger and indy-rella

Finally....a CZT

After so many years as a closet tangler, I completed the CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) training seminar in April. I am official.  I thought I knew Zentangling but oh, no!  It is mindful drawing, yes, but so much more.