Weekly Challenge #193 : TriTangle : Trio, Huggins, & Xyp (THX)

This weeks challenge was hosted by guest CZT Holly Atwater from Ha Designs. Holly issued a challenge of THX (thanks). This week's challenge is a 'TriTangle' using trio, huggins and xyp

Here is my tile for this challenge.

Thank you Holly for this great challenge. And challenge it was! But am happy with result.

Weekly Challenge #192: "UMT - Seton by Cris Letourneau"

This week Diva Challenge was set by Chris Letourneau (CZT) while Laura takes some time out to spend time with her family. Chris challenged us to use the tangle pattern 'seton', which her daughter was able to deconstruct.

This was my first tile.

Although I like how it turned out, I was not 100% happy. So found time to do another one, which I am very happy with.

Now that I have completed my tile, I can go and look at everyone else's wonderful creations. You too can see how clever other people are by going to The Diva's blog.

Weekly Challenge #191: "Monotangle: Betweed"

Hi Everyone,

This weeks challenge by the Diva was to create a monotangle using the pattern betweed.

Betweed is one of my favourite patterns, and like Laura I tended to always use it in the same way. So, for this challenge I decided to make a more open piece and practice my shading skills and shade my betweed in a different way to the usual. I also used a tile I had drawn a string on whilst teaching a 'string class' last week.

I rather like how this tile turned out. It has also opened my eyes once again to look at possible alternatives and not just stick with the status quo. Thanks Laura for sharing the challenge.

Zentangle in Schools

I love it when the Zentangle newsletter arrives. There is always so much great information and inspiration. This week when the newsletter arrived I was surprised to see a letter sent to Rick & Maria from one of my students. Since learning about Zentangle she has taken it into her child's class & they kids have virtually exploded with Zentangle mania.

This is just one photo of the work the children have done.

To see more fabulous Zentangle art work and read all about it go to the latest Zentangle newsletter.

Enjoy.

Weekly Challenge #189: UMT "Yuma" by Tina-AKUA, CZT

Wonders will never cease!

I've completed this weeks challenge on the first day. I'm normally one of the last ones to complete a challenge & then get it posted for all to see.

This weeks Diva challenge was to use Tina Akau's pattern 'yuma'. Sitting in my cosy bed, the weather outside was awful. Wind howling, pouring rain. Big storm passing through Sydney. I was so having a great time completing this challenge that when all the lights went out, I found a torch and completed this tile by torch light. I didn't want to put it down until I had finished.

I must say, I love the pattern 'yuma'. It's so easy to get into the flow. Thank you Tina for sharing 'yuma' with the Zentangle community.

So here is my tile for 'yuma'.

Want to see what other great creative pieces people have designed for using the pattern 'yuma'? Go to The Diva's blog and click on all the links.

 Until next time, Happy tangling everyone.

Weekly Challenge #187: "String Theory - Blind String"

Another week just flown by.

Finally finished my Blind String challenge for this week from The Diva.

For this challenge we were asked to draw a string without looking at our tile.
This is the result.

I was happy with the string but took a few days before I found some time to tangle. I also wanted to try a couple of new tangles so included them in my tile. The new tangles for me are footlites, cootie & trio.

Until next time. Happy tangling everyone.

Weekly Challenge #185: DuoTangle - Phicops vs DivaDance

This weeks challenge by the diva was a duo tangle using the two patterns phicops and diva dance. Phicops is a tangle I had not tried before but I found it really fun to draw.

After finishing my tile I was not completely happy. To me it lacked life.
Here is my completed tile.

 

 

 

To add more life to my tile I decided to add some colour. I am really happy with the way it turned out & so much fun.

 

 

If you haven't already looked at the amazing results other people have come up with completing this challenge then go to the Diva's blog and check them out.

Diva Challenge #184 - "New Official Tangle: ING by Molly"

Wow! Another week has flown by but I managed to finish this weeks challenge by the Diva.

This week we were asked to try out the new Zentangle pattern 'ing'. This is a pattern I can see myself using over and over again. 'Ing' is so versatile, so in creating my tile this week I show three variations.

I hope you enjoy using 'ing' as much as I do.

Until next time, happy tangling.

Zentangle meets Salt

What does salt have to do with Zentangle?

Great question. Who would have thought these two things would make a great combination.

I have recently begun teaching Zentangle classes in a salt therapy room.

Salt therapy has apparently been used as a natural therapy dating back to medieval times. It improves respiratory and skin conditions as well as cleansing the body of toxins and improving general health and wellbeing. To learn more about the benefits of salt therapy and how a salt room works visit
The Salt Spot.

Participants sit comfortably in a relaxing salt room, and enjoy the experience of a Zentangle class whilst also benefiting from salt therapy. The combined effects of Zentangle & salt therapy improves both mental as well as physical wellbeing. Such a unique experience.

Zentangle in the salt room

The classes are run monthly.
See details on Create with Zentangle @ The Salt Spot 
if you are interested in attending.

class tiles

   

more tangling in the salt room

Weekly Challenge #183: "UMT - X-Did"

This week the Diva challenged us to use Annette Carlo's tangle pattern 'x-did'. Such a versatile and fun pattern to use.

I decided to use 'x-did' within a grid to explore what this would look like.

Here is my tile.

If you haven't already checked out the versatility of 'x-did' then go to the Diva's page and click on the links to see how other people, who have also completed the challenge, have used 'x-did' when tangling.

Have a great week everyone and happy tangling.

Weekly Challenge #182: "Stripes"

Wow! What fun this weeks Diva Challenge was. After reading the challenge my mind went into overdrive with possibilities, but decided on simplicity.

If you haven't already tried your hand at the Diva's Weekly Challenge click on the Diva Challenge icon on the left and check it out. So much fun, so much variety.

Diva Challenge #180 - UMT MacDee

Another week has flown by but I have completed this challenge which I really enjoyed doing.

This week, being Use My Tangle week we were asked to use Annalee Van Dam's pattern MacDee.

So it it is, actually completed during the week of the challenge & posted as well. My goodness, wonders never cease to amaze.

I hope everyone enjoys a great week of tangling.

Cheers

Lianne

Diva Challenge #166: UMT Diva Style

Hi everyone,

With all the technical issues I have been experiencing, I am well behind on adding some of my challenge tiles.

The Diva Challenge #166 involved a tangle created by the Diva herself. When this challenge was first put forward, Laura had been suffering from insomnia. After calling on all visitors to her blog to name that tangle, 'insomnee' was announced. So here is my tile using insomnee.

The other pattern used on my tile is one I have been playing with for a while. I call it 'sir cut', as it was inspired by pictures of computer circuitry I saw whilst looking for a picture related to computers.

Happy tangling everyone.

Cheers



YNY

Finally, I have a chance to post a new pattern for you to try. It's called YNY. Why YNY you may ask? Keep on reading to find out.

This is a simple grid based pattern. I attended the CZT seminar in Providence RI in November 2013. I then spent a week in New York city. My accommodation was at the YMCA West side.

On the floor outside of the women's shower was this pattern. Naturally I took a photo of this and now, finally here is the step out for this pattern. 

I called it 'YNY' as a reminder of my trip to America and staying at the YMCA in New York.

You can also see a couple of variations for YNY on this step out page. 

I would love to see what you can do with YNY and hope you would be kind enough to share some of your creative examples with me.

Happy tangling!

Divas Weekly Challenge #178: "Duotangle by the Letter!"

Divas Weekly Challenge #178: "Duotangle by the Letter!"

This weeks challenge was to use use any two tangles to create a duo tangle, using the initials of your name. With my initials L & W I chose to use laced and window grilles. There were not many tangles starting with w to choose from.

Laced is a tangle that I have always admired but never got around to trying, so I took this weeks challenge to give it a go. Laced is a very simple tangle with heaps of potential. If you have not tried it before then I suggest giving it a go. It always looks so good.

After completing my tile, I was not very happy with the result. The laced pattern was lost in the window grilles. So after some time I decided to work some more on my shading techniques to provide more contrast for the laced pattern. now I could see the laced pattern but I still wasn't really happy. In the end I used colour to make my laced pattern more pronounced. I am now happy with my results. I hope you like the look as well.

One of the great things about Zentangle is being able to use different techniques and skills to create different results. I am always trying something new.

Anyway, here is my tile for this weeks challenge:

Happy tangling everyone.

Weekly Challenge #172 - Duotangle: auraknot & mooka

Welcome all,

This weeks Diva Challenge is a duotangle using mooka and auraknot. I really enjoyed playing with these two patterns together. Here is my tile.

Interested in seeing more duotangles using mooka and auraknot? Then click on  http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com.au/ and be amazed at the variety people have created using these two patterns.

Until next time, happy tangling.

Weekly Challenge #168 Tangleation Nation: Rain

Hi Everyone,

It's been a while since I added a post here. I have been experiencing numerous technical issues, which are still not completely resolved, but I won't bore you with them.

This week the 'Diva' challenged us to create a tangleation using the pattern 'rain'. In the glossary of terms on the Zentangle web site, a tangleation is defined as "a variation of a tangle by itself or in combination with one or more tangles".

"Rain" is one of my favourite patterns and this is my tile.

Enjoy your week. Happy tangling!
Cheers

Wild Rhinos seen in local Shopping Centre

On a trip to my local shopping centre recently I noticed a number of Rhinos on display at various locations. These rhinos have been decorated by students from schools in the local area as part of a free public art exhibition to help raise awareness and vital funds for Taronga Zoo's leading Black rhino breeding program and in-situ conservation projects.

Two in particular took my eye. I know you will recognise some of the patterns.






















Did you know that in the wild, poaching is causing world rhino populations to collapse, pushing these animals towards extinction. Right now, one rhino is killed every 11 hours by poachers.

Taronga Wild! Rhinos is a Wild in Art event that has brought businesses, artists and schools together to create a spectacular world-class sculpture trail through the streets, parks and public spaces of Sydney. The herd consists of 125 wildly colourful rhino and calf sculptures.
Visit http://taronga.org.au/wild-rhinos for more information

Weekly Challenge #163: New Official Tangle - Rixty

I just love the rixty tangle. It just wants to keep going on and on. With this tile I started out by completing the border. Then as I was completing the middle part it kept whispering to me that it wanted to be coloured. So I went with the flow, and this is my result which I am very happy with. It's funny because I don't usually use colour when I tangle.

Weekly Challenge #162: "String Theory - Initial String"

This week, the Diva challenged us to using out initials as the string for a tile.

I really enjoyed playing with this challenge. I have used my initials on various occasions before and each time I use my initials as the string I come up with something totally different.

This is my tile for this challenge using my initials.

Can you spot the 'L' and the 'W'?

Cheers & happy tangling, until next time.

Weekly Challenge #161: "In a Quandary about Quandary"

This week The Diva challenged us to try our hand at quandry. This has got to be one of the most challenging patterns the master. Knowing this is one I have practiced before, I took the plunge and went straight to a tile.

I started with quandry in on of the sections of the tile I had created with my string. From there it just morphed into a border around the outside of the tile. I rather like quandry as a border and had not used it in this way before. Although I still don't feel I have mastered quandry, I do like what I came up with. 

Thank you to the Diva for setting such a challenging challenge. I will continue to hone my skills with quandry.

Until next time. Happy tangling everyone.

Weekly Challenge #160: "String Theory: Spiral out, Keep Going! (v.2)"

This weeks challenge was to use a spiral as the string. This is my zentangle for this challenge.

Zendala Dare #92

Welcome everyone.

Another week has passed by so quickly & I am very busy at work.

Luckily for me I still managed to complete this weeks Zendala Dare.

Zendala Dare #92

Enjoy!
Have a great week & happy tangling.

Valentine's Day 2014

Hello All,

Welcome & Happy Valentine's Day.

This special day is all about L-O-V-E. "Love is in the air. Everywhere you look around," by John Paul Young.

Mix together Valentine's Day with Zentangle and create an inspiring recipe for a "Valentangle". "Valentangle" was coined by fellow CZT Nancy Lubin, and is this weeks Diva Challenge.

This is my "Valentangle" filled with love & inspiration.

If you haven't already created a "Valentangle" for your loved one, there is still time. Create a "Valentangle" and give it to that someone special.

Enjoy your day everyone and happy tangling!.

Zendala Dare #89

Hello everyone,
The weeks are just flying by so quickly and my sales job is picking up again now that schools are back from holidays. Even so, I made sure I found time for this challenge. As I first looked at the zendala, I immediately visualised a group of pencils, as you can see from my completed zendala.

Zendala Dare #89

Well, still many things to do before I hit the pillow tonight, but I just needed to get this posted before I forget.

Cheers & happy tangling.

Diva's Weekly Challenge #152

Hi Everyone,

The Diva's weekly challenge was quite a challenge for me. The challenge this week asked us to move out of our comfort zone and try Aquafleur, a new tangle from Rick & Maria. The first few times I practiced it, mine looked nothing like Maria's. Although still not looking entirely like Maria's Aquafleur, I am happy with my results for this weeks challenge.

Diva's Weekly Challenge #152

Want to check out the Diva's weekly challenges? Click on the Diva's button on the left hand side of this page.

Until next time, keep on tangling!!! 

Zendala Dare #88

Well, hello everyone

It's been a very busy week. I took my first Zentangle class on Tuesday night, with four enthusiast, friendly students. We had a wonderful time.

It's finally finished. My Zendala dare for this week.

I do so enjoy completing these dares when I have time.

Cheers

Zendala Dare #87

What is a Zendala Dare?

You may have seen the link button on my page.

Some of you may be unfamiliar with this term, so here is a link to Erin Koetz Olson page describing the history behind this weekly dare. Erin is the founder of this weekly challenge.

Why not challenge yourself, if you have not already done so. The dares are fun to complete and it's very interesting to see the different results people come up with.

This is my Zendala for weekly challenge #87

Welcome 2014!

Welcome one and all to my blog, The Tangled Way.

All my life I knew I had no artistic talent. I could never draw anything better than stick figures and art classes were always a nightmare for me, knowing my results would look awful when compared to everyone elses. Over the years I have dabbled in different art forms but deep inside there was always a feeling of frustration.

Then in 2013 I stumbled upon an art form I had not heard of before.  It's called Zentangle^®

Researching on the internet I read how anyone could create beautiful pieces of art using the Zentangle method. It is described as "an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun method to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (www.zentangle.com). I decided to give it a go. I have been blown away by the ease of creating works of art where I am proud to say, "I did that!", and that frustration I was feeling has gone away. 

So keen was I to learn more, I packed my bags with only 3 weeks notice, and went to America to attend a Zentangle seminar with Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the founders of Zentangle.  I am now a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT).For me Zentangle has provided an avenue for me to explore my creativity and now I want to share it with anyone who is willing to learn more about Zentangle and give it a go. Hence the reason for this blog.

Welcome to 2014 and a great year for tangling!

Weekly Challenge #149: "Twenty-Fourteen"

You can check out the challenge, follow the links to see other people's submissions, and even submit one of your own at http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com.au/