On the Road Again with Zentangle - VW Bus 3/20/21

 Zooooooooooooooooooooooooom to a dream of traveling soon.  This Zentangle class was inspired as the COVID vaccine might let us see the light at the end of the tunnel.  

Our Zentangle string today looked a lot like a VW bus.  Using the Zentangle Method, we created a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art).  Whether you leave black and white, or add a bit of color to our sunset van, the tangles speak for themselves.  Zentangle is interesting and pop any art media piece.

                                     

                          

Zentangle and San Dieguito Synchronized Swimming (3/18/21)

                                          San Dieguito Synchro!

San Diego's Premiere Synchronized Swim Club

Funny thing, I've always loved watching synchro swimming on TV, YouTube and of course, the Olympics.  When Danielle, the head coach and Director of San Dieguito Synchronized Swim Club, emailed me and asked if I would teach a Zentangle class to her swim team I quickly emailed back with of YES. 

Danielle shared that all the Zoom meetings the kids had been in, they could use a relaxing class to de-stress.  She came to the right place.  Zentangle is a meditative art method.  Even in Zoom mode, the process of drawing helps the artist relax, focus and get into a state of well-being -  happy place.  Best part:  no rulers, no erasers, no mistakes.  

I designed a Zendala class with the swimmers in mind.  The girls were sitting outside on basketball court, and using their phones, did a Zoom Zentangle class.  That was a first for me - outside, Zoom. 

It went over well, and we finished before dark - thank goodness.

 

'I am hoping to visit the team for a event in the future.  

Introduction to the Zentangle Method

 Today's class, 3/13/21,  was a private Zoom gathering of friends learning to tangle. I love sharing this art method.  Zentangle has been around since 2009 but still so many folks have not heard of this secret gem.  

Zentangle was designed by Rick Robert and Maria Thomas.  They created Zentangle for those that were intimidated by art.  A big surprise to them, that it also turned out to be a meditative experience.  

If you haven't sat in on a basic or introduction class with a certified Zentangle teacher, you are missing the boat.  A certified Zentangle Teacher has been trained to teach the method the way it was designed by the co-founders.  You will learn the history, philosophy, applications and steps of creating an original Zentangle tile.  You don't get "it", till you do "it".

Check my calendar on my blog front page to see a class for you.

Spring is coming - Zentangle Birdhouses are here

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March 6th, we Zoomed into Zentangle birdhouses. With a year of COVID under our belts this month and folks starting to get vaccinated, Spring is breaking through with light at the end of the tunnel from social distancing. Birds need a place to do their thing and create babies.  Using the Zentangle Method, we tangled a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art).  The "string" looked a lot like birdhouses -  wink wink. No matter what the string - tangles can be applied anywhere.  Look at these cookies I found at Trader Joe's serval years ago.  I was so surprised to see the pattern Bales on the cookie.

Are the birdhouses adorable?  Fun class and great company during Zoom.

Come and Zoom and relax with Janet Masey - Certified Zentangle Teacher. 
Next class:  3/20/21 Zoom Zentangle VW Bus  register on PAY NOW blog:  tikitangles.blogspot.com

ZOOM Zentangle Love Birds Class

 2/20/21, we Zoomed into a Zentangle class with Love Birds as the project.  This month is my wedding anniversary of 20 years.  Hence, the love bird class.

This project we call a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired art)  
because typically Zentangle art is abstract - no up or down. 
Being in San Diego, we love having folks from out of town join class. 
Barbara is joining us from San Jose, California and
Kristin is joining us from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Welcome everyone!
 

Zoom snap shot

Using the Zentangle Method, we used the outline (string) of two birds and a heart to add tangles to pop the picture. Whether you choose to color or not, the tangles make each piece come to life.  If you choose black and white without color, add some shading to add that third color (gray) on your art.

 

good job Susan!

Ohh ahh Devon

Love your color choice Judy

Beautiful Ursula

Each Zentangle class you will learn some new tangles, art ideas,
embellishments, and new ways to enhance your art.  

Next classes are:  
3/6 - Birdhouses

3/20 - VW Bus

4/10 - Introduction to the Zentangle Method

4/24 COVID Mask Tangle

To register for a class, go to front page of my blog (tikitangles.blogspot.com)
 to PAY NOW  and sign up for a class.

Zoom Zentangle Valentine Card Class

Can't believe it is February - the days just run into each other with this pandemic.  The only savior for me is teaching Zentangle Zoom classes.

Today we created Valentine Card with the Zentangle Method, to send a love one we haven't seen or a family/friend that doesn't have anyone living with them. Sometimes a smile is all someone really needs.  A personalize card brings a smile to everyone that receives it.

Pics are as clear as being there, but you get the idea.  Everyone received the same instruction but a all different in their own way because we are individuals.  

Fun class whooo hoo.  Check my blog calendar for the next exciting Zoom class.

This is a gee whiz part of the sharing time of our art today.  Peggy asked earlier if her daughter Amanda could join us today.  I said of course.  Amanda was a little late for class.  No problem.  At end of class she was hesitant but finally held her card up and it said "BABY DADDY".  The other participants in the class new Amanda and we all said "what does that mean?"  She had a great big grin on her face and said - "I'm going to have a baby".  We all shouted and it was so exciting to be on the foreground of the big news. Thanks Amanda for sharing with us all.  
  

Healing Art through the Zentangle Method

The Gift of Zentangle

Since 2014, teaching the Zentangle Method, I've heard many students share how Zentangle changed their lives.  Here are just a few:

Susan - I was depressed after my mother passed.  She was my best friend.  Thank you for introducing me to Zentangle. It gave me a new focus.

Jayne - Thank you.  Zentangle got me thru pain management of two knee replacements.  During my recovery, I tangled 14 pumpkins for the doc's and nurses.

Donna - Thank you.  During my battle with breast cancer, my Zentangle journal was the best therapy I had.

Lauren - Thank you.  When asked to take your class, I thought I couldn't continue art because of my essential tremors.  You told me that tangling helps tremors and eye-hand-coordination.  I was surprised that I could "tangle" and my art looked fantastic.  I began making birthday/holiday cards for my entire family with a personal flair to them.  One visit to my doctors office, she said "your tremors are better".  I told her about Zentangle.  Doc said to continue - it seems to be helping.

Sue - Sue started crying after her first Zentangle class.  She said "thank you".  When I was in elementary school, a teacher told me my art was terrible and never do it again.  I am 65 years old and this is the first art I've ever tried to create and it is beautiful.

Mom of 8 year old autistic student -  OMG, where can I get my son more Zentangle classes?  I've never seen him sit so still and finish a project.  Thank you.

Counselor at San Diego Zoo summer camp - The kids told me their favorite class at camp this summer was your Zentangle classes.

Directors of Education at San Diego Zoo - I had to come to class to see how you get 125 students in  each class to sit so quiet for 45 minutes.

Nine year old student - Her Mom told after she took my Zentangle class, she is know as the girl that does art at school.

Debbie -  Thank you.  Can't wait to bring Zentangle to my 3rd grade class.  This will help kids with ADD/ADHD to focus and quiet down.

Zentangle had been proved to benefit:

Stress reduction
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Fear of flying
Lowering blood pressure
Pain Management
Bereavement
PTSD
ADD/ADHD
Essential tremors/Parkinson's Disease  
Cancer/addiction therapy
Anger Management
Negative self-image
Confidence
Self Esteem

Currently research is of Zentangle and the effects it has on bi-polar and Schizophrenia patients.
When I teach kids, I say "if you are sad/mad/bored - try Zentangle"

                      When will your healing art begin?