If you're unfamiliar with Zentangle, Google it and you'll be amazed at the sites and blogs devoted to this unique art form. There's some really beautiful work being made out there.
I decided to start experimenting with color and have started a couple of larger Zentangle inspired pieces which are still works in progress. I've been using watercolor pencils and Copic markers up 'till now and applying the color and shading to the completed line art. However, I was inspired by Rosemary Hill, a Certified Zentangle Teacher, to use a different method and the three test pieces are shown below.
This first and the following two pieces are 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch square tiles on Tiepolo paper.
I added splotches of Tim Holtz Distress Stain, misted with water and tilted the tile to let the color run where it would until I was satisfied. A light selective blotting with a paper towel and then drying with a heat tool provided a good start.
I didn't draw a string but let the segments of color determine where I would place the individual patterns and even what choice of patterns I made.
This turned out to be a lot of fun, I'm definitely going to be playing with this more!
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If you live on the north coast or plan on being in the area Saturday, August 3rd, our local art store, Dots N Doodles Art Supply will be hosting Rosemary Hill with two, two hour Zentangle classes, Zetangle1 and Zentangle 2. It's going to be a full afternoon well worth the time. The response to the classes had been exceptional and there aren't many spots left so if you're interested, give the site and their blog a look-see and then give them a call or a fast email.
Thanks for stopping by!
Trisha
Extreme...beautiful work!!! I am looking forward to the class' and being able to relax....see you there!
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