A Peek in my Art Journal: Mandalas

I have been really into drawing mandalas recently.

 And my favorite...

What have you been drawing recently?

Do you like to draw mandalas?

Share your work.  I would love to see.

Tips and Tricks: How to Make Doodle ATCs

Here's another installment of Tips and Tricks Tuesday.  I'd like to make this a regular feature on the blog some day.  Today I am going to show you how I made a series of 10 doodle ATCs, or Artist Trading Cards.

Step 1
Grab a sheet of white cardstock and randomly color it with markers.  I used my Chartpak Ad Markers, but any markers will work.

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on May 13, 2016 at 9:22pm PDT

Step 2
Start doodling with a pen color that will show over all the colors.  I used a black pen and some tangles from the Tangle Patterns website.  Cover the whole sheet of cardstock with the doodles.

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on May 15, 2016 at 9:49pm PDT

Step 3
Measure and cut the cardstock into 10 rectangles that measure 2.5" by 3.5". 

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on May 19, 2016 at 6:55pm PDT

Step 4
Protect the doodles with Mod Podge or a varnish and add artist information to the back of the ATCs.

A photo posted by Lisa (@lalocadesigns) on May 22, 2016 at 6:06pm PDT

Voila.  You now have 10 beautiful doodle ATCs to share with friends or strangers.

 Do you make ATCs?  Do you doodle?

Have you ever made anything like this project?

Z is for Zedbra

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.

Z is for Zedbra.  Finally the challenge is over!!

Y is for Yoga

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.

Y is for Yoga

X is for Xeni

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.

X is for Xeni

W is for Watusee and Wiffles

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 W, I chose Watusee and Wiffles.

V is for Vigne

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.

V is for Vigne

U is for Unyun

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.

U is for Unyun

T is for Tamisolo and Triral

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.

T is for Tamisolo and Triral

S is for Sprigs

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.

Sprigs

R is for Ragz and Rashell

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 know that I did not complete the A to Z challenge in the allotted time, but I plan to continue until I complete the whole alphabet.  My allergies have limited my drawing and screen time, so I will take my time and get it done.  For R, I chose the tangles Ragz and Rashell. 

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.

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.

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.