13 Tuesday Jun 2017
Posted in Art
I don’t generally post my photography on this blog, but I think I will share my art observations. This Chihuly exhibit at New York Botanical Garden was really wonderful and I recommend it to anyone going to New York City this summer/fall.
Some of my favorite blooms in the NYBG were made of glass at the Dale Chihuly glass studio. Like this one.
To see the rest of my post check out New York Botanical Garden Chihuly Exhibition.
24 Wednesday May 2017
Posted in Gratitude Journal
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Art Journal, Art Journal Every Day, collage, flower, Gratitude, orange, Patterns, pink, red, Zentangle, Zentangle Inspired Art, ZIA
I have been keeping a gratitude journal for years. About 4 years ago I started doing it in art journal format using altered books. My first blog started as a record of that journal and has blossomed into so much more. I will continue to maintain both blogs for as long as possible.
This is my first time using a mixed media sketchbook as my gratitude journal and I’m really enjoying it. I have been exploring acrylic paints and that exploration is reflected in my journal. I also us it to experiment with different media. For example, the flowers in the upper left page were experiments for my Mandala 41 with Rhododendron painting. I didn’t like how they looked with the mandala but I really enjoy them in my art journal and I’m going to use my “plaid” paper in a large mandala I’m currently working on, I think. Stay tuned…
I’m continuing to explore the Zentangle® Method. The tangled squares use a pattern called Paradox that I’m really enjoying. The text and images document what has happened with whom in the last few days and weeks. I had a really long conversation with a dear friend who is fighting cancer. I used a new to me pen to start her drawing and it didn’t work quite how I wanted, but I’m so grateful to include her in my journal.
This week I have been making lots of cards for various people. One of my sons has a birthday coming up and I have a few other friends who are also fighting cancer. All of my cards have had something that uses Zentangle® tiles or inspired art.
Peace.
Posted in Zentangle Method Class
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art class, Certified Zentangle Teacher, Designs, Drawing, Drawing Class, Patterns, Tangles, Zentangle, Zentangle Class, Zentangle Method
Individual/ Small Group Private Classes in my home or a public location arranged as agreed. New materials and 2.5 hours of instruction included in class price. Introduction to the Zentangle Method $35/person/session. Intermediate Zentangle Skills $35/person/session. Advanced Zentangle Skills (includes Zendala instruction) $40/person/session.
August Class cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
September Class in my home workshop: 4 sessions (2 hours/session) Tuesdays 7-9 pm $100/student – all supplies provided. (limit 6 people). In depth exploration of increasingly complex Zentangle® patterns and techniques. This class will help you develop a Zentangle® practice and provide the tools for creating beautiful Zentangle® Inspired Art.
Art Party Each party starts with a $50 setup fee. The most cost-effective party would consist of me bringing simple coloring pages that I would teach the people/children to Zentangle® on and then we would color them. This would cost $7/ person and I would supply everything necessary. I have artist quality pens that are appropriate for children and other pens for adults that they would keep. The most expensive art party would include each person/child getting a Zentangle® gift bag that would include a pen, pencil, tortillion, and 5 Zentangle® tiles. These are either the basic 3.5 inch Zentangle® tiles or the Apprentice® (bigger) tiles of a good quality watercolor paper that are die cut with the Zentangle® logo on the back. That would be for them to take home. I would provide 2 hours of instruction and we would decorate 2 tiles during the party. One of the tiles could be assembled into a mosaic of your child’s initial/name or an image that would be meaningful to him/her and depend on the number of participants. The participants would not know about the overall design until we put it together in the mosaic. This would be $30/person. I wouldn’t recommend this package with many children under about 9. Of course, there is a lot of room in between to see what we can put together. I would require a temperature controlled room with tables and chairs appropriate to the class. I bring my own easel and drawing board for instruction.
Complete the contact form to register or ask questions about these classes.
Jeanette Clawson is a local artist and a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Her Zentangle® Inspired Art is available on Etsy and FineArtAmerica. This introductory class will introduce you to the high quality tools and easy methods of creating small pieces of art. No experience is needed. This is a fun moving meditation for absolute beginners and established artists alike.
“The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle® Method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.”
“We believe that life is an art form and that our Zentangle Method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life.” Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas
From https://www.zentangle.com/zentangle-method
Let’s make something beautiful!
