A Tray of Tangles

This past Saturday I taught an advanced Zentangle class at K-2 Scrapbooking in Sarasota. While discussing the class with owners Kathy and Jessica a couple of weeks ago, I saw this adorable tray that they sold. This is the result of that purchase which I made to show the versatility of work that I had done.

This is the first time I have used color with any project. I still prefer the black and white, but I like the brightness of color too. It opens up a whole new avenue of prospects. I really like to add just a simple dash of color only that really stands out and calls attention to itself.

I think this worthy of being hung in my husband's office. At least he says he like it. Me, I just love the way any tangling turns out - looks so artistic!

Surprise for me

Yesterday was my 42nd wedding anniversary. I received 2 very special gifts. The first twenty-five long stem yellow roses who still considers me his "Yellow-Rose of Texas" Ahhhhh - isn't he sweet?.

The second, a card from a doubting Thomas friend who held out (until captive) learning to try Zentangles. She decorated the envelope for me to show that she approves of the art form after-all. Even though she will never see this blog, because she is also refusing to learn computers, Thank you, Nancy.

My day was complete as Barb and I were able to meet a friend we had met in Whitinsville, MA at our CZT class and show her around the Tampa Bay area.

It was a wonderful day.

Richmond Zentangle class - 2-11-11

Camera lost, camera found!!!! I thought I had left my camera on board the flight from Richmond to Orlando. But buried deep in the depths of the green suitcase, it was hiding. I thought I had lost all Robbie's 3 year old birthday pictures as well as the pictures of the Zentangle work that the group from Marianne's church did. Sorry it took so long t0 post.

Emily and Timmy

These 2 are 10 year old twins that I teach on Saturday mornings before their piano lessons. They are delightful. Their teachers have discovered that Zentangle calms them down and allows them to focus on the task at hand - mainly their piano lesson. Zentangle has more to offer than just art !

K2 Scrapbook Class - 3/5/11

Well, yesterday was a blast. Except for flying down to Sarasota on I-75 at 20 mph, everything was great. There were 12 women at K-2 Scrapbook Studio anxious to learn about Zentangle. Some had investigated it online and others had just seen some of my posted work in the store. But by the time our 2 1/2 hours were up, everyone was excited and pleased with what they had accomplished. They were a very talented group with no one having any problems. Most have signed up for another class, after Easter. So rewarding. One woman found me through a Quilting magazine that lead her to Zentangle.com which lead her to a list of Certified teachers (CZT) I feel famous!!!!

Looking at their tiles all together, didn't they do a GREAT job.

Inspired Apron

I was inspired to tangle an apron for teaching my classes by Sandy Barthlomew in the book:

Zentangle: Fabric Arts, Quilting, Embroidery .

I put a name tag on it with my name so that I wouldn't need to print one out each time. Tomorrow I will teach my first class at a store and I hope this will encourage them (and me) to be inspirational! The star was done separately and now becomes my pocket for pens. I feel so clever!

Kai Kai - an original

I have named my newest pattern Kai Kai. I actually don't know if it is original but I don't think I've seen it before. With so many designs and patterns out there it is difficult to be sure. But I like it because it is named after one of my grandchildren. Does that mean I will have to come up with three more? Hmmm