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So Much Gratitude

04 Monday Sep 2017

Posted by Jeanette Clawson in Art on Exhibit, Gratitude Journal, Zentangle Inspired Art

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Art, Art Journal, Art Journal Every Day, Gratitude, Journal, Patterns, sun, Zentangle, Zentangle Inspired Art, ZIA

eclipse mandala in progress

fibonacci

black and white beginnings
black and white eclipse mandala auditions

You may see signs of some of my big art pieces in progress over the last few weeks of gratitude journaling, especially the Eclipse Mandala. I’m still learning Zentangle patterns in white on black. They behave and get shaded/highlighted differently. It took quite a bit of practice and auditioning to get to the finished mandala collage. I think I will include it here again because I’m enjoying looking at it and I hope you are, too!

eclipse mandala

I think I am going to do some drawing on top of the gold, but I’m not quite sure what the plan is yet.

New York Botanical Garden: Chihuly Exhibit

13 Tuesday Jun 2017

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Art, Art Exhibit, Chihuly, Designs, Glass, Glass art, Patterns

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.

NYBG Chihuly yellow in front of conservatory

To see the rest of my post check out New York Botanical Garden Chihuly Exhibition.

Blooming Pink and Orange

24 Wednesday May 2017

Posted by Jeanette Clawson 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

blooming pink organge and red

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.

Zentangle® Method Art Classes

12 Friday May 2017

Posted by Jeanette Clawson in Zentangle Method Class

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art class, Certified Zentangle Teacher, Designs, Drawing, Drawing Class, Patterns, Tangles, Zentangle, Zentangle Class, Zentangle Method

Mandala Meet Up is offered through the Morris County Art Association, 10 Catherine Lane. Morristown, NJ The class is the third Saturday of each month 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Nov 18, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17). We will make small mandalas using the Zentangle Method of drawing. Zendalas are small mandalas made on lovely die cut circles of watercolor paper. Zentangle patterns are used to provide a drawing meditation to fill the circle with beauty. All materials will be provided. $40/$35 members per session. Materials fee $5. Email mcaastudio@optimum.net to register.

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.

intro to zentangle tiles

Winter Class January 10th-March 10 at the Morris County Art Association: 8 sessions (3 hours/session) Thursdays 4-7 pm, $245/225 members.  In depth exploration of increasingly complex Zentangle® patterns and techniques. Create your own Zentangle® reference book in a lovely Pre-Strung Journal. 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 a beautiful Zentangle® Journal. $50 materials fee. Email mcaastudio@optimum.net to register.

Art Party  The art party would include each person 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 depending on the age of the participants. The gift bag would be for them to take home. I would provide 2.5 hours of instruction and we would decorate 2 additional tiles during the party. One set of the tiles could be assembled into a mosaic with an image that would be meaningful to the guest of honor. The participants would not know about the overall design until we put it together in the mosaic. This would be $35/person. I would recommend this package for adults and children over age 9.

Complete the contact form to register or ask questions about these classes.

 

Zendala 3
art party photo
Zendala 2
Zendala 4
DC316

Jeanette Clawson is a local artist and a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. Her Zentangle® Inspired Art is available in galleries in New Jersey, on Etsy, and FineArtAmerica. These classes will introduce you to the high quality tools and easy methods of creating small pieces of art. 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

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