New Zentangle Class Scheduled for January 28, 2017

White on Black Zentangle Pattern

New Zentangle Class Scheduled for January 28, 2017 

The Dalles Art Center

I'm sending this notification early so you will know about the next Zentangle Class and have time to sign up before it fills up.  Last class filled up and they had to turn some away.  Not good.

This class is for everyone, whether you've taken a ZT class in the past or don't even really know what it's all about.  It's about basics and advanced Zentangle techniques all in one class.  More patterns, more shading techniques, more color, more time to learn, more calm, just more.  The white on black technique in the photo above is just one example of a new technique you will learn and there are many more.

Call The Dalles Art Center to get into the class: (541) 296-4759

Baseball Cap decorated with Zentangle Art

Easy Project for Zentangle Artists:

I made this baseball cap for my husband last Spring.  He loved it!  He loved it so much he wore it everywhere and left it on the dash of his truck so it would be handy when he needed it.

Someone stole it.  Yes, they reached into his unlocked truck and took it.  So I'll be making another one--of these days to replace the one some stranger is enjoying now.

To make one for yourself or as a gift all you'll need is a solid color (preferably a light color) cap, a Micron 01 pen and a few Zentangle patterns.
Just start drawing on the bill and the front of the cap, there are no mistakes, no wrong marks--that's the beautiful thing about Zentangle, it's all good.  Combine the patterns any old way you like.  When you're done, don't forget to put your initials or mark someplace in the design.

New Class scheduled at The Dalles Art Center on August 20th, 2016

Here are a couple of very different mandalas.  In the August 20th class I will be teaching the art and technique of creating one of these mandalas.
Mandalas are age-old symbols representing the flower of life.  They bring luck to those who possess one and are used in meditation to gain knowledge of one's life and purpose.

All that being said, mandalas are a very creative form of art.  They are pleasing to the eye and calming both to look at and to create.  After learning the basics of creating a mandala on a paper tile, you might want to go on to create your own mandala stone or decorative clothing.  The variety of applications is endless.

The class is 2 1/2 hours in length, beginning at 2 pm on August 20th; and no worries--I will bring the art supplies that you need.

Don't forget to call The Dalles Art Center to sign up for the class.  The last class filled up and maxed out.  Call me if you have any questions.

Jinx

July 2016 Class at The Dalles Art Center

On July 23, 2016 I was overjoyed when my first class in The Dalles filled to the max and we had to add two more spaces!  Above is the mosaic of all twelve first tiles done that day. We had such a good time drawing and enjoying the Zentangle method of art that we plan on another class on August 20 at the Art Center.  Drop in or call The Dalles Art Center if you want to join us.  Next time we will be learning about mandalas (the beautiful circular art form that is so meditative).

First class in Hood River, June 2016

This set of six Zentangles was done in June 2016 by my first six students in Hood River, at the Elks Club.  Even though they all drew the same four patterns each one is decidely different and all are beautiful.  Great work, ladies!