Zentangle® – July 2017

31 days in July and 31 Zentangles. I enjoy the Zen time while I am making each one and then the choosing the tiles for the monthly blog post…it is a pleasure to look at everything I created in the month and marvel at the joy I always feel in the process and the product. Maybe Zentangles are like little celebrations that get better with accumulation and a little savoring. Most of the tiles in July were the square ones…and the golden cardboard from canned Seltzer water.

The business cards were the ‘quick’ ones I did when I just wanted a little break – make a Zentangle – then go back to whatever was dominating the day.

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The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.

Zentangle® – January 2017

I averaged almost 2 tiles a day in January and have come to realize that I do more of them when I need to create a Zen interlude for myself. Creating a Zentangle is the fastest way for me to do that. I’m anticipating that February will be similar because of the political climate…and my daughter’s search for the ‘what next’ after she gets her PhD this spring.

I discovered a box of very old business cards – the very first ones of my career. They are over 40 years old and I’m using the backs as small tiles. Sometimes I am surprised what will fit in that small space!

When I scanned the 60 tiles I created in January, I discovered some odd sizes. I try to use card stock from odd sources. This one might have started out as a note card.

And then there are the bulk of the tiles that are the typical 3.5 x 3.5 inches. They are from different sources too: the blank back of lightweight cardboard packaging (canned drinks, Stevia, spiral notebook covers) and purchased card stock that is probably over 15 years old – all cut to size. I did more fill color than shading in January.

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The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.