Sunday, March 6, 2011

Inspired by Karen



Karen inspired me to try zentangle... reminds me of the doodling I used to do all the time. What I need, however, is a finer pen. This is an ultra fine sharpie... that's what I have. I am boycotting new craft supplies at the moment, LOL... as soon as I find the gift certificate my hubby got me for Valentine's Day, I'm off to Michael's. For some fine pens among other things.

Hubby is watching NASCAR and loves it when I watch with him. I have figured out that sitting NEXT to him works even if I am not paying attention. Zentangle doodles seem like a perfect solution. Along with crochet. Or knitting. Anything repetitive.


May never do this again, but I think that I could use some of these ideas when carving stamps/lino cuts or whatever else I do next. It is kind of fascinating. I watched a few videos for ideas. I got the idea to trace the CD from millande.com. I googled Zentangle and there's a lot out there. Here's number two.... colored. Just ordinary colored pencils.

3 comments:

Auntie Em said...

Love your Zentangle! It is rather relaxing yet stimulating at the same time. It doesn't take long to get involved, I found. I use some Tombow markers in various shades of grey. They have a brush at one tip and a fine point at the other.
Thanks for sharing! :)

Lindy said...

Thanks Auntie Em!! I added a colored one. Just a quick second try... I am going to color it a bit more. Fun to do on this lovely rainy relaxing day.

Karen said...

Your zentangle is awesome! I am ashamed of mine now LOL. I will be adding some of your doodle patterns to my book. You have a few I havent added yet! I hate to admit it... I tend to zentangle at work waiting on the slow computer program we have. I got a pretty good one going so far. I know I am using the wrong pen, I used a ball point but it doesnt matter to me. It is my art and I like it! Love yours too!

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