Can you be both BLING and ZEN at the same time?

After MUCH experimentation, I have finally - FINALLY - achieved glass Zentangle-inspired jewelry. You do not want to know how many pieces of glass were sacrificed in pursuit of this endeavor.

At last, I'm pleased to make the collection available to the discerning Zentangle enthusiast!

I've made one collection that will appeal to the tile makers: larger squares, designed to look like the traditional "Z" string tile. The glass tile is strung on a 22" inch, double silken cord with a hypoallergenic clasp. You can see the individual designs on the Fused Glass page. Each one is $35 (US), plus shipping (which domestically will by $4.95 for priority flat rate).

I've made a collection of smaller pieces, with individual elements on each pendant, reminiscent of "rain," "printemps," and "pokeleaf." These pendants are suspended on 22" hypoallergenic chains. You can see those individual designs on the Fused Glass page as well. Each one is $25 US, plus shipping.

If you would like to order one of these necklaces, send me an email and we'll use the fine services of the PayPal organization to complete the transaction.

Whew! It's FINALLY here!

I've been working like a mad woman, preparing for the Autumn Goddess Retreat, where Zentangle will take (next to) center stage!

There will be a booth. There will be goods for purchase. There WILL BE ZENTANGLE!

It's in GAP, PA, so if you're close, drop on by.

For info about the event, go to http://www.autumngoddessretreat.com/.

I'll be posting a new schedule soon, plus news about TWO gallery opportunities for my artwork, and a fabulous line of glass Zentangle-inspired jewelry.

I promise I've been really busy on all this stuff, and not just slacking off on posting!

In other news: congratulations and welcome to CZT class number SEVEN!

Summmmmmmmmmmertime Snooze?

I am NOT a summertime person. Apologies to those who love to bask in the sun, loll about on the beach, and picnic in the park but I think you're nuts. Back when I was doing a daily writing project - which lasted several years - I found myself marking the day each fall when I could wear a garment with sleeves... a sweater could send me into raptures!

Now this summer, I've been staying inside away from horrible heat, terrible t-storms, and enormous earthquakes (well, OK, not E-normous, but I couldn't think of another adjective that started with an E and would work with "earthquake"). And I have been working... on new classes and new products and new approaches and all kindza stuff like that.

The big news, at the moment, is the new Autumn Class Schedule. I'm everywhere! Well, perhaps not every where, but lots of wheres. And I hope at least one of the wheres is where you are... I'd love to see you at a class. It's going to be a busy, busy season, and I'm already scheduling classes for next year! Check out the Class Schedule page for dates, times, and links to registration information.

p.s. Sneak peek into the future: in January, I'm having my first gallery exhibition!

Billy Preston in my head!

Will it go 'round in circles...

Since Laura posted this spiralicious challenge, I have had that tune worm tunneling through my brain. I really LIKE the challenge; I just hope the next one has a song I like more!

p.s. This image will also be in the 175th Anniversary publication for Laurel Hill(see yesterday's post) because the tangle pattern making the spiral is called "Trentwith," and it's based on an image from a grave marker there.

Perhaps in the fall, I'll organize a "tangle hunt" through the cemetery. Anyone game?

I'm a litle bit proud...

so I need to boast a little bit...

Laurel Hill Cemetery is hosting its 7th Annual Gravediggers' Ball and they asked me to do the artwork for the posters, invitations, banners, and program with.... ZENTANGLE!

Is this cool, or what?

Did you ever have to make up your mind?

• Say yes to one and leave the other behind? Oh, did you ever have to make up your mind? (Cue Lovin' Spoonful tune...)
  
  I, like so many others, LOVE the idea of seeing the same string in action... and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the idea of gettin' somebody else to draw me that string! Why IS the string part so stubborn sometimes?
  
  ANYWAY, I used the string. I used a random list of patterns. I tangled. Hmmmm. The last pattern I drew was Pokeleaf. Here's the tile before being "leafed." I just can't decide if it "needs" to have that additional pattern.
  
  The Arthur William Radford quote - "Half of art is knowing when to stop" - is running around in my brain!
  
  BTW, I use random.org, which has a nifty utility for randomizing a list of words, to act as a gigantic icosahedron.
  

From the TeeZeeTee Research Laboratories..

Problem definition:

• You want to have tangling supplies available wherever you are, whenever you need them.

• Taking a full kit along with you, while it gets you points for dedication, is a little awkward.

• Putting your beautiful tiles in a plastic bag gets you negative points for style.

What's a Zentangle artist to do?

I wondered the same thing myself when I realized (pause for head slap here!) that I own a sewing machine, I know how to sew, I can design things, I can make things...

And voila! The Travel Portfolio sprang into existence!

Whatcha got here is a durable duck outside (in a color suitable for tangles made with a fabric pen) and an inner flap/pocket/dohickey that's exactly the right size for a small grilled cheese sandwich or a stack of 13 tiles (13 is a Fibonacci number, btw) and a pencil, plus two on-board elastic straps for keeping your pens from wandering off.

The sample you see here is only one of several lining options. I'm selling the Travel Portfolio, fully stocked (with a .01 pen and a Graphic 1 pen) for $19 (usd) plus shipping (domestic rates are $4.95 flat rate).

I'm working on setting up the e-commerce site now, but if you're interested in the Travel Portfolio, email me and we'll set up a shipment. I've road-tested these for a while now, and they are durable and attractive! Fun stuff! Check out the Travel Portfolio Options page for color choices.