Some friends got me started back into crochet over my training period and I have done some really cute amigurumi toys but at this time none are from my own patterns so I didn't think it right to publish photos here.
Then just a few days ago, some friends said they wanted to do a Zentangle swap. Having no idea what on earth they were talking about, I googled Zentangle.
I checked out lots of images and got a feel for what it was....basically, artistic doodling. :-)
Most places say to divide your page into a grid and then fill each section with patterns. I didn't read any of the 'rules' because in my opinion art should never be confined by rules.
I created a few by using a basic grid but they were so boring I didn't bother to even scan them.
I began by using a sharpie marker (because that was all I had on hand) but the fumes were making me nauseous. I have since switched to Prismacolor fine line markers. Sizes 01 - 08. But in the mean time I did a couple using a black colored pencil. I couldn't get a crisp line but I loved the shading effects I could achieve.
These first 2 were done with Crayola black colored pencils.
I then made the conscious effort to add a specific image into my doodles. In this case, a flower.
More ideas started coming to me....at odd times. Like at the grocery or while driving down the road. It has been rough trying to remember them for when I get home to play. :-)
More ideas started coming to me....at odd times. Like at the grocery or while driving down the road. It has been rough trying to remember them for when I get home to play. :-)This frog came to me as I was heading to bed. Thankfully I remembered and could create it after work the next day.
Minnie inspired this one but I want to redo it and make the face more appealing....when I find the time LOL
My friend recently crocheted the most adorable ladybug and ladybugs have been stuck in my mind ever since. I thought it would look great on a doodled leaf...and I think I was right. :-)
I collect dragonflies so of course I needed a dragonfly 'tangle!
Minnie inspired this one but I want to redo it and make the face more appealing....when I find the time LOL
My friend recently crocheted the most adorable ladybug and ladybugs have been stuck in my mind ever since. I thought it would look great on a doodled leaf...and I think I was right. :-)
I collect dragonflies so of course I needed a dragonfly 'tangle!
Not sure of this one yet. It came to me while we were driving to Walmart. I wanted to create a chain.
I have found these to be extremely fun and addicting. I can complete one in a relatively short time. They also help clear my head (which is a bit cramped right now with the training I have been going through). And there is no pressure....I mean, how can you mess up a doodle?
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I would love to use some of your ideas(not to copy the exact drawings) for birthday cards I make and give to residents in senior living places. I think you have a wonderful eye for design and zentangle ideas.
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