Creating a Zentangle is a surprising process, I am sure many of us experience different feelings. To me it's about stopping to breathe with thought, taking time to form deliberate strokes but choose to feel free in the moment but I think most of all it's been about appreciation!
I value the time put aside each day to tangle. Grateful for all the unexpected, inspiring and thoughtful comments. Thankful for the beautiful new friendships from across the world.
I appreciate this wonderful Zentangle method of creating art which appears like magic! My daily ritual has taught me not to be concerned about making a mistake or worried about what's right or wrong, quite often I actually hear myself saying "Oh, it doesn't matter!" What may be a mishap to me might be quite okay to someone else.
I feel that drawing in the Zentangle style has helped me be more calm, flexible and realise everything will turn out right in the end.
All of us are at different stages in our lives and it's easy to be judgmental at what we should or could be doing but I find in the world of Zentangle everyone is so positive and kind hearted. Everyday there is something to smile about and enjoy!
Hugs and thank you for following and stopping by my blog! I appreciate you all!
CZT seminar in October...here I come!!!
I am so delighted that you met your goal! Just PLEASE DON'T STOP!!! I love your art and your style is uniquely your own. I know you'll have the most wonderful time in October and I only wish I could also be there, if only to watch you achieve another goal!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post Shelly !! Being thankful for many things myself !! So thankful I met you in the wonderful world of Zentangle !! Hugs from afar !!
ReplyDeleteI don't know where at what level you began, but I can see that 365 days of practice and 383 zentangle posts later you have reached a high degree of artistic achievement. Your work is excellent. And it is always nice to see a thankful heart. Congratulations on reaching your goal.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Michelle! I always enjoy your Zentangles and it's been a trip watching your style grow. Look forward to meeting you in October!
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http://tanglepatterns.com
Congrats to you!! Wonderful message and it hit me at just the right time. I'm just starting out and am being hypercritical of my efforts, trying to match the skill of the wonderful work I see on the blogs.
ReplyDeleteI need to lighten up and let go! And breathe. Thank you for your example!
WOW! Congratulations! We are so looking forward to meeting you hopefully in October, when the leaves are turning and the air is fresh.To meet a goal such as yours is a big deal. It always seems to be a good idea to announce (to the WORLD, no less) that you are going to do something everyday for a year, but who amongst us could actually do it? Bravo. And I love what you wrote about your experiences and how Zentangle has affected your life and attitudes. I feel the same way! but you put it so eloquently. Thank you. Maria (and Rick)
ReplyDeleteShelly, your daily posts have been part of my day, everyday.. I'm so impressed that you were able to keep up a daily post for a whole year. We all have benefited from your delightful zentangles and ZIA's. Your beautiful outlook on the world has been inspiring too.
ReplyDeleteSee how "Practice Makes Perfect"! What an inspiration you are to me. I hever miss your blog each morning. Such beautiful and interesting and unique work. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteBev in Utah
Congratulations on meeting your goal! What an accomplishment for you, but it should be us saying "Thank You" to you for sharing all of your wonderful work. I always looked forward to your daily ZT's, so beautiful and inspirational! Love all of you ZIA work too! I really hope you get to attend the CZT seminar in Oct. Hugs to you too, Shelly!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Michele, I so enjoy stopping by here each day to follow you on your zentangle journey, you have brought us all such wonderful creations over the year and I feel blessed to call you friend xxxx
ReplyDeleteWell done Mum!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS 365 that is amazing but I know you have done so many more Each one amazes me they all are so good, like reading all your lovely comments that people have written too. Great Work!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Shelly! And thanks a billion to YOU for sharing one whole year with us.
ReplyDeleteYour blog always made my day… So inspiring and so relaxing to look at.
Thank you again and again and again – and perhaps you will show another tile from time to time ;-) .
Hugs
Don't stop creating! Your blog posts are a daily pleasure!! :)
ReplyDeleteMichele! Congratulations! I love seeing your daily posts ~ you have so much to share ~ thank you.
ReplyDeleteMichele, Congratulations with reaching this goal!!! I admire your work and perseverance! Love your blog. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Claudia
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! that's quite a feat!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Michele ... a great achievement to be sure! ALso good to hear that you will be joining us CZT's ... how cool to have two in the same city and State. Don't stop tangling...Jane
ReplyDeleteMazeltov Michele!! (2 more marvelous 'm' words)
ReplyDeleteI'm finally back from meditating away the week to discover your wonderful blog post above! Congratulations!!
I can't wait 'til October... we're going to have such wonderful fun!! Look out, Whitinsville, three more Tassie* girls are on their way! :D
Big hugs from all the Tues Tanglers today (hmm... perhaps the letter "t" needs a workout this week [LOL])!! Kit & All. xoxo
(In keeping with Laura's blue challenge this week, that's pronounced Tazzy... just like Aussie is pronounced Ozzy!)
Tears and emotions, all your comments are very precious!
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