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Cow with Corn drawing
This is sort of a pre-draw for an 11×14 painting I have been asked to do in exchange for a friend sewing my boys’ a couple of Cars themed blankets. She is also going to make my drawing into a square quilt using this sketch. Continue reading
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Zen-inspired Initials
This was originally for a challenge, and then life got in the way and I forgot about it. Alas, I have finished it. See if you can see the initials “CP”. This was done on a goldenrod colored cardstock that someone sent me for a swap, using Micron black ink pens, and Recollections Signature gel Continue reading
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Owl themed Artist Tile
Did this one for a swap on Swap-bot.com. The theme was owls. I chose to keep the artwork mostly black and white with a few Zentangle patterns. I used Micron black ink pens and Faber-Castell watercolor Pitt pens. Continue reading
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Irish Inspired tangle
This one was created using Micron pens and Faber Castell PITT artist pens. This is supposed to be inspired by St. Patrick’s day for the I am the Diva challenge #159 (http://www.iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/). At the center is a four leaf clover surrounded by a variety of patterns and two hues of green. Continue reading
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Monoprint from Recent Workshop
So a lot of the work that I show on here is related to Zentangles, but what you don’t know about me is that I enjoy creating A LOT of types of artwork. Here is a monotype that I created while participating in a workshop at a local art gallery. I used cheesecloth, the handle Continue reading
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Cherry Bomb tangle
This one is one I did prior, but happens to run along with this week’s challenge by I am the Diva (http://www.iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/). Micron pens on Bristol board with a 2H pencil for shading. Continue reading
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Red Johnny
This is an original artwork inspired by the Zentangle Method that can be found on the site below. This particular drawing was done as part of I Am the Diva’s #153rd challenge to use the tangle “Jailed Johnny”. I used watercolor pencils and a paintbrush to add the background, then used both Micron and Sharpie Continue reading
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“Successful” Tangle
This is the first of a possible series of artwork inspired by words that describe New Year’s resolutions. This one is titled “Successful”. For this year, 2014, I will strive to be successful in everything, but most important, I wish to find a job in my field. This particular artwork has no shading. Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day card
Drew this card in the Zentangle® style on a blank pastel purple card I had. This is for a swap on Swap-bot.com. Continue reading
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Valentine inspired by Zentangles®
Here is a Valentine I drew for an example for an upcoming workshop I have been invited to teach on February 8th with a local arts council. I used Micron pens in black as well as watercolor markers. Continue reading
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