Here is challenge #1 in my effort to “catch up” – the theme was “Simplicity”. I just went and started drawing and this is the result:
When I showed DH my efforts, I got the same look I got over 20 years ago when I showed him my cross stiching projects. He just doesn’t get it :-).
April’s art show theme at the RAA is “In The Garden”. Since I like to make flowers and things, it was pretty easy to go along with this theme. Here are some of the things I will be displaying:
I mostly made floral themed beads and buttons, with the exception of the pretty encased silver leaf button, and the frog bead. The mother/daughter pendants came out really nice. I had not made a frog in a while, so it was a bit of a challenge. I need to find a class on stringer control. I seem to get the glass too close to the flame, and all the fine detailing just melts away…
What? not another challenge! I came across Zentangle at a couple of my fellow Drawing Lab student’s blogs. I saw what wonderful Zentangles they were creating, and had to investigate. Here is a brief description of Zentangle (taken from Zentangle):
Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest.
The coordinator of this particular challenge is Laura Harms of I am the diva – Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Challenge #15 was to use only curved lines. And here is my very first Zentangle:
Not sure if I did it right, but it was fun! As always, I am late to the challenge, so I will have Challenges 1 -14 to make up. And, I’m finding this as a great pastime while I wait for things – it’s very portable. I have exhausted all the levels of Sudoku, Hidato, Ken Ken, and am finishing up the black belt level Kakuro. And, I am not ready to tackle Easy Breezy Crosswords – I am better with numbers than words. They have been my constant companions through all the ice hockey practices, volleyball practices, and waiting for kids in general. Now I can do Zentangle while I wait for my daughter at guitar lessons and physical therapy :-). So, if you are interested and up to the challenge, check it out!
I made another lampwork bird bead this week. It’s supposed to be a little yellow bird, but it turned out to look more like a fish with stick legs:
I feel a bit in the doldrums in terms of birds, I will have to get a bit more creative for the coming weeks. Any ideas?
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