Wednesday, 8 January 2014

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"
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10 comments:

  1. ArtyZen8 January 2014 at 07:17

    Your words echo my own route to Zentangle, Lianne, only I haven't had chance to do the CZT course...but if I could, I would!
    Lovely tile - I do like how the colours merge and contrast with each other. Axxx

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    1. Lianne8 January 2014 at 15:39

      Thank you Annie for your comments. FYI - the tile was done using scratch art paper. Lianne

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  2. Tangles and More8 January 2014 at 17:58

    Welcome to the ranks of CZTs and participants in the Diva Challenge. Like how the scratch art looks. Have not used them. Good luck on your Zentangle journey. I got my CZT in 2012 (CZT 10).

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    1. Lianne9 January 2014 at 14:51

      Thanks for your comments. I am looking forward to my Zentangle journey.

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  3. Anne's tangle blog8 January 2014 at 23:50

    Great to see you here. Your story is almost mine, but like Annie I did not go to USA (yet???). Flying is not a thing I am looking forward to.
    Hope to see more of you.

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    1. Lianne9 January 2014 at 14:53

      Thanks Anne for your comment. It is well worth the flight to complete the Zentangle seminar with Rick & Maria.

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  4. Annette P.-L. 9 January 2014 at 00:21

    Wonderful! I like the rainbow colors! Great idea of tangling on scratch paper!
    Like you, Anne and Annie is my zentangle story, too! But I think, I´ll never have a chance of attending a CZT course.

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    1. Lianne9 January 2014 at 14:55

      I do like working on the scratch paper. It gives great results. If you can't attend the course, at least try to find a CZT near your and take a class. It is worth it.

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  5. Anonymous9 January 2014 at 11:33

    Welcome and great start to the new year!

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