This year, my family will receive handmade cards by "moi". As a child, my brothers and I were expected to draw birthday cards for each other, as well as for our parents. Never liked my art work - nothing like the talent my
mother possesses. However, in the last year, I've dabbled with Zentangles. Basically doodling for adults with an element of "Zen" - it's suppose to be a relaxing activity...well, that depends on the type of day you're experiencing. On the most part, it can be relaxing. So, Zentangled birthday cards it is for 2016!
There are umpteen pattern ideas available online (Pinterest and Youtube videos). Today, I practiced the Woven design which, I believe, is an official Zentangle design.
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| Begin by drawing squares |
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| Start joining squares, as above |
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| Join the squares in the opposite direction (this is where you pull your hair out!) |
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| Incorporate some shading and VOILA! |
