Q is for Quare

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Q is for Quare

P is for Paizel, Pineple, and Pinbawl

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

For P, I chose three new to me tangles.  On the left of the P is Pinbawl; Paizel is in the middle of the P; and Pineple is to the right of the P.

Weekly Wrap-up (April 24, 2016)

Blog Posts
4/19/16:  L, M and N Catch up Post

4/21/16:  O is for Organic

Personal Stuff
Allergies are affecting my life recently.  My eyes hurt.  It makes it difficult to be on the computer, to draw or to read.  I have fallen behind in the A to Z challenge because of my allergies, but I am slowly catching back up.

Interesting Stuff I Found on the Internet
Beaded Rocks  I am so inspired by this beadwork.  I already have a ton of rocks that I have found; I think I may need to bead some of them.

The legend of the Aran sweater:  an interesting read, dispelling some popular myths about Aran sweaters.

Modern Gypsy's A to Z of Art Journaling:  These posts are full of interesting techniques and information about art journaling.  I am enjoying them all.

Tanglepatterns.com  I have been using this website for a while now, and it is really helping me with my A to Z Challenge this month.  It's an amazing website!  If you are interested in Zentangle, you should definitely check it out.

Most Popular Instagram Post
My most popular Instagram post this week was my ZIA of the letter O:

Catching up on the #atozchallenge #ced2016 #atozchallenge2016 #artjournal #zentangle

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:18pm PDT

Link-ups I Participated in
A to Z Challenge

How did your week go?

O is for Organic

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

O is for Organic

L, M and N: A Catch-up Post

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

L is for Lamar and Linq

M is for Meer and Mooka

N is for Narwal

Catching up and enjoying this challenge :)

K is for Kollide, Kisses and Kloorz

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

For K, I chose Kollide, Kisses, and Kloorz.

J is for Jessicup and Jax

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Today I chose an old favorite, Jax, and a new-to-me tangle, Jessicup.  I am liking this one.

I is for Intwine

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

For I, I chose the tangle Intwine.  It was a challenge to use one tangle for the whole I and make it flow naturally.  I can definitely see some places where it could be more graceful, but I like this tangle and will use it again.

Weekly Wrap-up (April 10, 2016) -Late!

Blog Posts
4/4/16:  C tangle for A to Z Challenge

4/5/16:  D tangle for A to Z Challenge

4/6/16:  E tangle for A to Z Challenge

4/7/16:  F tangle for A to Z Challenge

4/11/16:  G tangle for A to Z Challenge

4/11/16:  H tangle for A to Z Challenge

Personal Stuff
So, a few of my A to Z posts were late this week (also this post).  I am dealing with the very real possibility of a serious surgery that I will have to get towards the end of this year, beginning of next.  I knew the surgery was somewhere in my future but had no idea it would happen so soon.  It threw me off.  I missed some posts, but I am back!  It's been a stressful week to say the least.

Interesting Stuff I Found on the Internet
Tanglepatterns.com  I have been using this website for a while now, and it is really helping me with my A to Z Challenge this month.  It's an amazing website!  If you are interested in Zentangle, you should definitely check it out.

Most Popular Instagram Post
My most popular Instagram post this week was my post for C:

C #atozchallenge #atozchallenge2016 #zentangle #artjournal #ced2016 #365frandz #project365

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on Apr 4, 2016 at 9:52pm PDT

This ZIA took a long time, and I still want to add more detail.

Link-ups I Participated in
A to Z Challenge

How did your week go?

H is for Henna Drum and Hibred

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

I have been stalking the tangle Henna Drum for some time now, glancing at it from afar, admiring it... I finally decided to try my hand at it.  I love this tangle!  I paired it with Hibred in this ZIA.

G is for Groovy

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Today I chose the tangle Groovy.  It was a little bit challenging to make it curve into a G shape.  I need to practice this one more.

F is for Fandango, Featherfall, and Fang

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

For F, I chose three new tangles:  Fandango, Featherfall, and Fang.

E is for Eclipse

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Today, I chose the tangle Eclipse as a background for a bunch of floating e's.  

Hope you like it :)

D is for D'rua, Diamond Drops and Dicso

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

For D, I chose 3 tangles that are new to me:  D'rua, Diamond Drops, and Dicso.

I love how organic this one looks!

C is for Capell, Casella, Carp3, Crescent Moon, C-Stem, and Ciceron

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Today's tangles are all new to me:  Capell, Casella, Carp3, Crescent Moon, C-Stem, and Ciceron.  I am not 100% happy with the left side of this design, so I will probably add more detail to it later.

I am exhausted after all that detail work.

See you tomorrow.

Weekly Wrap-up (April 3, 2016)

Blog Posts
4/1/16:  A is for Agua, Akoya and African Artist

4/3/16:  B is for Borbz and BB

Interesting Stuff I Found on the Internet
Tanglepatterns.com  I have been using this website for a while now, and it is really helping me with my A to Z Challenge this month.  It's an amazing website!  If you are interested in Zentangle, you should definitely check it out.

Most Popular Instagram Post
My most popular Instagram post this week was a letter B that I created for the A to Z Challenge using Borbz and BB.

Borbz and BB #atozchallenge #atozchallenge2016 #365frandz #project365 #ced2016 #zentangle #artjournal #moleskine

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on Apr 3, 2016 at 5:31pm PDT

Link-ups I Participated in
A to Z Challenge

How did your week go?

B is for Borbz and BB

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Sorry this post is late.  Better late than never, right?  For the letter B, I chose the tangles Borbz and BB.  Both of these awesome tangles are new to me.

I think it would be fun to color this one.

Have you ever tried these tangles?

A is for Agua, Akoya, and African Artist

A to Z Challenge 2016:  Zentangle-Inspired Art

I will be tangling my way through the alphabet.  Zentangle is a form of abstract art formed from tangles: patterns of simple lines and curves.  A traditional Zentangle is drawn on a 3.5 inch square tile.  Since my art is in a larger format, it is Zentangle-inspired.  I will be using the list of tangles on Tanglepatterns.com to journey through a Zentangle-inspired alphabet this month.  Each day I will choose at least one tangle that is new to me.

Today's art includes the tangles Agua, Akoya, and the new to me African Artist.

African Artist forms the left leg of the A, Akoya forms the right leg, and Agua forms all the horizontal lines.  I really like this one.