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Zen and Ink by theraggededge
doodling through life with a smile
theraggededge on Squidoo- ZentangleWhat is a Zentangle? In a word, a doodle. A structured, contained doodle. The term 'Zentangle' was coined by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas when, one day, Maria described her experience, as she created her art, as "feeling timeless, free and engendering a sense of deep well-being". Rick recognised that she was in a meditative state and so […]
- Textile Art, Fabric Art & Art QuiltsMixed media art is all the rage these days. We've all been gessoing, altering, collaging, stamping, crayoning and painting like crazy things. The next step on from those typical media and materials is sewing. I've resisted as long as I've been able to, but I too have been sucked into the tactile, colorful, sparkly world of textiles, embroidery […]
- Hairy Men are Gorgeous!Hairy Men are Gorgeous! Humans are covered with hair, even the most fair-haired, pixie-like person has body hair unless they are suffering from a medical condition. Androgenic hair (hair that appears post-puberty) is due to the male hormones present in both men and women. Men have more of these hormones (yes, really) so are generally hairier. So one could as […]
- Zentangle WorkshopWelcome to my zendoodle workshop. What's a zendoodle? Well, it is a drawing created by filling pre-defined spaces with repeated patterns. Some people call them Zentangles but this workshop is not connected to the Zentangle(R) method taught by Rick and Maria of Zentangle.com. I am not a certified Zentangle teacher (CZT) so this workshop is just a guide a […]
- The DoodleWhatever you call it, in essence it's 'doodling with intent'. As opposed to doodling while on the telephone. Doodling with intent is making patterns on paper in order to have an end result; a piece of artwork. It is also used to facilitate an 'active meditation'. In other words, it is the kind of activity that allows you to disengage […]
- Zentangle PatternsHow do you find Zentangle inspiration? Well, one way is to scour the internet and look at what other artists are doing. I do that all the time. However, there are Zentangles all around you. Where? Let me show you. Images on this page are copyright and not to be used without permission. The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria […]
- Zentangles: Examples, Ideas and MaterialsSince my first Zentangle page has become fairly popular despite being a bit unwieldy, it occurred to me that many visitors were possibly looking for something more than just the basics. So I set about creating several slightly complex pieces, hopefully to inspire you to do the same. Zentangles don't have to be restricted to 3.5"x3.5" squares; […]
- Traditional Welsh FoodOften when people think of Wales, they are reminded of mountains and Welsh Male Voice Choirs and railway stations with unpronounceable names. Yep, I can say Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. However, it often takes a little while before visitors realise that Wales has a deep-rooted culinary tradition all of its own. Many dishes are […]
- Storage for LegoOne of the problems of having a son with a Lego obsession is finding good storage solutions. My son and I have endless... er... chats about how he should store his Legos. We tried many ways to solve the problem but somehow they still ended up on the floor! I have reached the conclusion that all I can do is provide the storage and hope that he will discover t […]
- Love Your Grey Hair | Gray is the New BlondeHow we resist our natural gray locks. We moan and groan about the silver hairs which peep through the glossy brunette (or red or blond or whatever is our natural hair color) as a sign of encroaching maturity. A reminder that we all, if we're lucky, will eventually succumb to old age. Most of us panic and reach for the dye. We go for streaks and tints - […]
- Zentangle BlogsThere are so many wonderful Zentangle artists around and they are very generous in sharing their art. I am making this collection for my own benefit... it's my easily accessible pathway to inspiration when I am bereft of ideas. They were going into a boring old bookmark folder when I thought I may as well put them on a lens to share with anyone who care […]
- Signs Of The Zodiac: CapricornThis lens will be focusing on Capricorns. I am a Capricorn myself so naturally I want to focus on all the great attributes of Capricorns and maybe some of their (very few) negative traits as well. I hope you enjoy reading about my sign and I hope you will visit my other pages too. I was born on December 28th and so was my little sister 11 years after me. It […]
- Junk JournalWhat exactly is a "junk journal"? It might be easier to start with what it isn't. It's not a regular journal. It's not exactly an art journal either. It's not a scrapbook or a photo album. It isn't an altered book. However, it can be, or have, elements of all those things. This journal is a 'junk journal' because […]
- Best Zentangle BooksIf you are a book artist, an art journaler or a doodler, you have surely tripped over a Zentangle(R) by now. Zentangles, sometimes known as Zendoodles, are a form of active meditation created by filling a pre-drawn line or 'string' with patterns called 'tangles'. They are simple and very relaxing to do and you don't have to be an art […]
- Writer's Software/ResourcesAs a writer of articles, short stories, a WIP novel, various blogs, journals and, of course, a Squidoo lensmistress, I like to use tools to help organise ideas and writing. Over the years I have collected several.... well, no, make that quite a lot, software applications geared towards writers. Some of them are good, most of them I never use but one or two r […]
- Zentangle LinksZentangles are becoming really popular in the art world - they are spreading their tentacles and curlicues far and wide thanks to the internet and lots of creative people. However, you don't have to be an artist to create these varied and complicated-looking doodles. I have gathered a selection of links and resources for you to enjoy and, hopefully, enc […]
- Knitting Socks - Free PatternsI never knew how it felt to wear hand knitted socks until last year when I finally got round to knitting myself a pair. I only wish I'd made the discovery years ago! Long ago I used to knit and then I stopped and didn't pick up a pair of knitting needles for over 20 years. Then I picked up two pairs and began to learn how to knit socks. That's […]
- Scrapbook Storage IdeasScrapbooking is so addictive and absorbing but what do you do when your supplies begin taking over? Creative scrapbook storage solutions is what you need. On this page, you will find craft organizers, scrapbook paper storage ideas, scrapbook and craft totes and bags and many more ideas and suggestions to keep your scrapping under control. Photo courtesy of m […]
- Zen and InkA collection of art journal and doodle-related pages, tidied up and gathered here. Zentangles, Zentangle how-to's, Zentangle ideas, Zentangle patterns, etc. Art Journals How to create art journals, books to use for art journals, supplies for art journals, etc. Grab a coffee or a herbal tea, if you prefer; put on some soothing music and relax as you brow […]
- Winnie The WitchWinnie the Witch is the most ditzy, entertaining, messy, fun witch you could ever wish to meet! These are some of my daughter's favourite books. We love to read them together; every time we read them we see something new in Korky Paul's fantastic illustrations. Get on your broomstick and let's go!
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April 6, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Great work you have here. This made my lunch break. I just wanted you to know and now I will send this on!