"What's in a name? That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet."



That which we call art, by any other name would be as wonderful. What is true 'art'? Have I earned the title of artist? Or am I a poser? Whenever someone asks me what I 'do', my instant answer is artist. But when I think of what an artist is, I picture someone living in a funky loft apartment with exposed brick, paint all over their clothes. Going for coffee at the cafe down the street every morning. Thats not me. I'm a mom with a messy house. My coffee is folgers instant coffee. But I am an artist, no less. I feel that anything one creates with their own hands is art. Painting, drawing, crafts, and cooking. Creating a garden is a living work of art, always changing. Welcome to my imagination. I will share with you my version of art, using every medium available.



Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Zentangle

 


This is a Zentangle, with my spin, of course. Zentangle is supposed to be this 'new' art form. But I think not. I have a feeling I'm not the only one who has been doing this since I was in grade school. But I guess it is being newly appreciated as a form of art. It is wonderfully zen. Just start drawing, doodle to your heart's content. My mom inspired this project when I saw her Zentangle. The top Zentangle pictured is hers. I loved it so much that I started my own as soon as I got home.  This butterfly is made from my hands and my daughter's hands. Most of the Zentangles I saw were black and white, but I had to use my rad new Sharpies for something. They are a special edition, 80's! They have colors like legwarmer orange, banana clip yellow, and jelly pink.  

Here is my second one. I highly recommend using a permanent marker so you can't erase. There are no mistakes in Zentangle! Just free-flowing creativity.  Have fun and send me your masterpiece. We would all love to see it!
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  1. Amy LandwehrFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Very cool! ....and yes I do agree I think I have a few of these zentangle "doodles" left over from my younger days....hmmm....maybe I should bust out the sharpies!! :)

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