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something completely different…
i am known for my hatred of having sticky hands. i reeeeaaally loathe it. but…I just started playing with this interesting method of pouring paint, and it doesn’t feel right when I’m wearing gloves,... Read More
be mine, valentine
Finally got some time in the studio to make a few sweet cards for my family this week. Watercolor with micron and graphite accent. Click images for larger view. So fun to just... Read More
garlic cloves
This week’s challenge on the SquareOne fb group is to use the tangle “garlic cloves,” which I did a couple of times. at left is my shot at it using knightsbridge & printemps... Read More
a relaxing return & vets who draw
A tangle I drew this weekend using the guidelines available on the wonderful Adele Bruno’s site Tickled to Tangle, home of the weekly “It’s a String Thing” challenge, aka “IAST.” This is IAST... Read More
another “art is good for you” study or 3
wow, researchers are really doubling down on this topic lately! it’s a good thing, maybe we can get serious funding for arts in schools* back when the body of proof becomes overwhelming. meanwhile,... Read More
San Gabriel Zentangle class series starts in September!
the San Gabriel Community Fall Leisure Guide* is is coming out soon! I have 2 Zentangle 8-week class series starting in September: the first session starts is on Saturdays starting September 24th, from 10am–noon, the second session... Read More
Making art makes you healthy
Another study is out: making bad art is good for you! Making good art is good for you, too, your body does not care which as long as you do it! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/study-says-making-art-reduces-stress_us_576183ece4b09c926cfdccac Read More
heartstrings swap
another swap in the mail this week. I did not love this one, which was set up to use just two “strings” or outlines for the design. I chose the one I like... Read More