It’s been a long time since I published a new page to my blog, and a lot has happened in the meantime. I’ve gained two marvelous grandsons, recently lost my mother after her long struggle with Alzheimer’s, and retired from my day job in Customer Relations. During this time, I’ve also attended several events that offered me to opportunity to learn new techniques and Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects from other Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZTs).
I’m looking at 2020 with fresh eyes, and with the hope that teaching and meeting students who would like personalized help along their Zentangle journey will be on the docket for this year! Please contact me directly if you are interested, as I have not yet had time to update my class descriptions or schedules yet. Tangle on!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Monday, September 21, 2015
Get cozy with Zentangle®!
Wow, does time fly! I've been away from my blog for even longer than I realized. But the tangling hasn't stopped, and I'm back with some thoughts on this time of year.
Autumn is a great time to get tangled! Some people find the shortened days a challenge. Less sunlight and outdoor time? Maybe you could really use a boost? There's another way to look at this changing of the seasons. Think of fall as the time to get cozy indoors. Tangling is a great activity for the cozy time of year. Grab a pen, a pencil, and a tile and settle in for some tangle time.
If you need some help getting started, consider joining a Zentangle® FUNdamentals class (formerly titled "Zentangle 101 Basics"). There will be a class on November 14th, from 2 to 4:30 pm. The class fee is $35, including supplies.
Once you've gotten the FUNdamentals under your belt, you're ready for a Beyond the Basics class. The next two coming up are Grow an Organic Tangle Garden on October 17th (1 to 5 pm., $45 class fee, including supplies), and Made to Shade on December 5th (2 to 4:30 pm, $50 class fee including supplies and a copy of "Made in the Shade" by Cris Letourneau).
Wondering what an Organic Tangle Garden is? Here's a photo of a Tangle Garden work-in-progress. Want to join us in class?
So think "cozy" as the leaves fall and the winds blow, and spend some time in a mindful, creative, healthy pursuit. Tangle on!
Autumn is a great time to get tangled! Some people find the shortened days a challenge. Less sunlight and outdoor time? Maybe you could really use a boost? There's another way to look at this changing of the seasons. Think of fall as the time to get cozy indoors. Tangling is a great activity for the cozy time of year. Grab a pen, a pencil, and a tile and settle in for some tangle time.
If you need some help getting started, consider joining a Zentangle® FUNdamentals class (formerly titled "Zentangle 101 Basics"). There will be a class on November 14th, from 2 to 4:30 pm. The class fee is $35, including supplies.
Once you've gotten the FUNdamentals under your belt, you're ready for a Beyond the Basics class. The next two coming up are Grow an Organic Tangle Garden on October 17th (1 to 5 pm., $45 class fee, including supplies), and Made to Shade on December 5th (2 to 4:30 pm, $50 class fee including supplies and a copy of "Made in the Shade" by Cris Letourneau).
Wondering what an Organic Tangle Garden is? Here's a photo of a Tangle Garden work-in-progress. Want to join us in class?
So think "cozy" as the leaves fall and the winds blow, and spend some time in a mindful, creative, healthy pursuit. Tangle on!
Sunday, October 19, 2014
"'Tis almost the season" holiday book sale
I know, I know, October is only a little over half gone and the Halloween activities haven't ceased yet. But thinking ahead, for Zentangle® fans, I've got a sale coming up just in time for the holidays.
Option 1 - Purchase $40-$65 of Zentangle®-branded products and receive 25% off on your choice of one of the following books to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
Option 2 - Purchase over $65 of Zentangle-branded products and receive 30% off on your choice of TWO of the following books. (Note: that my book prices are already competitive with a certain on-line retailer, so this is a good deal.)
Books available for this sale include:
Gift certificates for classes or supplies are always available.
Option 1 - Purchase $40-$65 of Zentangle®-branded products and receive 25% off on your choice of one of the following books to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
Option 2 - Purchase over $65 of Zentangle-branded products and receive 30% off on your choice of TWO of the following books. (Note: that my book prices are already competitive with a certain on-line retailer, so this is a good deal.)
Books available for this sale include:
- "Totally Tangled" by Sandy Steen Bartholomew, CZT
- "Yoga for Your Brain" by Sandy Steen Bartholomew, CZT
- "Zentangle Untangled" by Kass Hall
- "Zenspirations Letters & Patterning" by Joanne Fink
- "Time to Tangle with Colors" by Marie Browning, CZT
- "The Joy of Zentangle" featuring CZT artists Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew, and Marie Browning
- "Zenspirations Dangle Designs" by Joanne Fink
- "Zentangle for Kids - A Comic Guide with Alex and Lilah" by Sandy Steen Bartholomew, CZT
- "The Beauty of Zentangle - Inspirational Examples from 137 Tangle Artists Worldwide" by Suzanne McNeill, CZT and Cindy Shepard, CZT
- "The Art of Zentangle - 50 Inspiring drawings, designs & ideas for the meditative artist" featuring the work of CZTs Penny Raile, Norma J. Burnell, Margaret Bremner, and Lara Williams
Gift certificates for classes or supplies are always available.
Made in the Shade coming up this Saturday!
I have a single, unexpected opening for Beyond the Basics - Made in the Shade class this Saturday, October 25th from 1 to 3 pm. Would you like to add to your tangle knowledge with our class?
Details... 101 Basics is the only prerequisite. Focuses on shading tools and options. Class fee of $50 includes supplies AND your own copy of the excellent resource "Made in the Shade" book by Cris Latourneau. (If you already have a copy of the book, just let me know, and I'll adjust your fee.) If you would like to snag the remaining seat, register today!
Contact me at arupley55 (at) gmail (dot) com for more information or to register.
Details... 101 Basics is the only prerequisite. Focuses on shading tools and options. Class fee of $50 includes supplies AND your own copy of the excellent resource "Made in the Shade" book by Cris Latourneau. (If you already have a copy of the book, just let me know, and I'll adjust your fee.) If you would like to snag the remaining seat, register today!
Contact me at arupley55 (at) gmail (dot) com for more information or to register.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
I Bijou! Do you Bijou?
Have you met Bijou, the newest member of the Zentangle® family? Here's a peak to enjoy. Introducing Bijou!
And watch Bijou tangle...
If you would like to tangle a la Bijou, I've got tins of darling Bijou tiles available. The tiles are the same wonderful Fabriano Tiepolo paper used for the original Zentangle tiles. Love the feel of this paper, and the way the pigment ink flows so nicely onto it from the Sakura Pigma Micron pens.
(And in case you are wondering, this little French one's name is pronounced "Bee-joooo.")
And watch Bijou tangle...
If you would like to tangle a la Bijou, I've got tins of darling Bijou tiles available. The tiles are the same wonderful Fabriano Tiepolo paper used for the original Zentangle tiles. Love the feel of this paper, and the way the pigment ink flows so nicely onto it from the Sakura Pigma Micron pens.
(And in case you are wondering, this little French one's name is pronounced "Bee-joooo.")
Z'Art to me!
Have you ever wanted to draw or paint or create, but felt intimidated by what others might think of your art? I've felt that way. I don't have an art degree, can't seem to remember all of the principles of composition and design, and have a day job that limits the time I have to exercise my artistic creativity.
But I find beauty, joy, and appreciation in a wide variety of visual treats. Something as simple as new crayons, with their unused points still sharp and colors spilling out of the box, lifts my spirits and makes me feel like a kid again. A well-composed photograph of a gorgeous sunset over the Cascade Mountains or Puget Sound, with myriad colors splashed across a cloud-streaked sky like a bucket of paint, gives me a sense of wonder and awe. The feel of an artisan pottery mug in my hand, sturdy, solid, and well-balanced, makes my morning tea or coffee a particularly comforting experience.
A unique Christmas ornament fashioned from a juice can lid, some red lace, and a miniature photo of a small child, glued together with love, if not precision, is art in my book. No, it won't win critical acclaim, but it is from the heart. I think all art comes from the heart, and I think it's important for us to express our art, to let it out, whatever form it takes.
To me, art is all about the emotions that it evokes in both those who create it and those who view it. Regardless of whether or not it always appeals to my particular preferences, I appreciate the effort and emotion that each artist puts into her or his creations, and I try to look with non-judgmental eyes. I hope that others will do the same for you and for me, and that we will each dare to express the art inside us.
Whatever the media, whatever the skill level, if it comes from the heart, it's art to me.
But I find beauty, joy, and appreciation in a wide variety of visual treats. Something as simple as new crayons, with their unused points still sharp and colors spilling out of the box, lifts my spirits and makes me feel like a kid again. A well-composed photograph of a gorgeous sunset over the Cascade Mountains or Puget Sound, with myriad colors splashed across a cloud-streaked sky like a bucket of paint, gives me a sense of wonder and awe. The feel of an artisan pottery mug in my hand, sturdy, solid, and well-balanced, makes my morning tea or coffee a particularly comforting experience.
A unique Christmas ornament fashioned from a juice can lid, some red lace, and a miniature photo of a small child, glued together with love, if not precision, is art in my book. No, it won't win critical acclaim, but it is from the heart. I think all art comes from the heart, and I think it's important for us to express our art, to let it out, whatever form it takes.
To me, art is all about the emotions that it evokes in both those who create it and those who view it. Regardless of whether or not it always appeals to my particular preferences, I appreciate the effort and emotion that each artist puts into her or his creations, and I try to look with non-judgmental eyes. I hope that others will do the same for you and for me, and that we will each dare to express the art inside us.
Whatever the media, whatever the skill level, if it comes from the heart, it's art to me.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Woohoo! Sign up for Zentangle® classes for summer and early fall!
Time to register for a new round of Zentangle® classes! Come and join the fun. Discover your inner artist while increasing your focus. If you are already an artsy person, add Zentangle to your creative tool box. And remember, "anything is possible... one stroke at a time."™
- All classes listed here are on Saturdays in Woodinville, WA, from 1 to 3 pm unless otherwise noted.
- All classes are $35 each (unless otherwise noted), which includes supplies for the class.
July 12 - 101 Basics - Learn basics including how to start,
what materials to use, the philosophy behind the method, and official patterns
to tangle.
July 19 - Beyond the Basics - "On the Grid" -
Concentrates on a variety of grid-based tangles to add to your tangle
repertoire and how to play with your grids. By the way, if you think Knightsbridge is too simple a tangle to be interesting, join me for this class and I bet you'll change your mind!
August 9 - 101 Basics
August 16 - Beyond the Basics - "White on Black"
- Explore tangling beyond the basics with white tools on black tiles. Create some striking results with this "reverse" tangling!
September 20 - 101 Basics
September 27 - Beyond the Basics - "Grow an Organic Tangle
Garden" - **1 to 4 pm - $45 - This 3-hour class includes an
opportunity to learn several "organic" tangles and then plant your
own tangle garden. This class runs a little longer so that you can increase your repertoire of organic tangles, and still have time to grow your garden.
October 18 - 101 Basics
October 25 - Beyond
the Basics - "Made to Shade" - **$50, includes supplies and
your own copy of "Made in the Shade" book by Cris
Letourneau - Focuses on shading tools and options.
Contact me at zartfullytangled@gmail.com to let me know which classes you would like to attend!
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