Tangle patterns are a great thing to add to your doodling repertoire in art journaling. There are also many tutorials and patterns with instructions online if you wish to explore further. I used some of these patterns on an art journal page that I’m going to show you today as the page progressed in stages.
First I started out with a vintage book page that I had previously misted in two colors.
Second, I used a pencil to doodle a border around the edges of the page which would be for my text.
Third, I penciled in my journaling and drew a heart.
Fourth, I used a fine point marker over the journaling. Then I did my first tangle pattern (Yincut)on the heart. If you would like to see the pattern instructions for Yincut as I did it in the heart, you can find it here. It is also found on the Official List link above.
Fifth, I penciled in houses along the bottom border. I added swirls. I added a Zentangle border called XYP along the top.
Then I had fun with a pattern called Finery in the upper left corner.
Then, I filled in the area around the butterfly in the upper right corner with a pattern called Bales.
The middle house roof was filled with a pattern called Keeko.
“I used Art Rage on my iPad to draw my tangle — its the square in the center. I also used several Gessos and the Gesso styles by Tangie and the rest of the items were created by Nicole Young. This was lots of fun to do. I played with making it all white and Black, but liked the splash of yellow.”
Handy by huntstrong
'I traced my hand with a black Sharpie marker, then divided that shape with horizontal and vertical wavy lines. Then I zentangled away the day!”
Mandala #1 by php57
“Drawn with my Wacom tablet – contains the letters of my nickname.”
zendala by Nevermore
"Y’all know I love to ramble on. So, I have never done a zendala before so I did download and use Genevive Crabe’s Template 1. Printed it out on cheap photocopy paper and started in with a cheap ballpoint pen. Sadly, by the time I thought I was going to use it, it was finished. Ideally, would have liked this on good paper with a decent pen. Scanned it in and put it on a Berna Datema “Lucky Bucket” paper with a little filtering (colour overlay, match colour, find edges, layer blending) and a good ol’ 60s message created with Michelle Godin’s “I met a Boy” cardboard with lettering done in ArtRage, finished off with Tangie’s worn paper style to make the letters crease nicely where the cardboard is creased. For those addicted, official Zentangle patterns mookah and between were used, the rest is just doodling."
I'm a big fan of process art and the power of art journaling. I have worked through so many really big issues in my life by creating and using art as an outlet. My art journal is a precious place full of powerful pieces and important moments in my life.
But, that being said, sometimes I enjoy creating art for art's sake! Art journaling can be as fun and fancy free as it can be deep and moving.
Today there is no deeper meaning to my work, no powerful emotions tied to the imagery, no intense message for myself or my audience. Today I created a fun piece of art just because!
When is the last time you let yourself go and create something just for the fun of it? Join us in the Art Journal Emporium to share your latest creations, tips, tricks, and oodles of fun!
Don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
This month’s themes are Bugs/Insects and Complimentary Colors. Tangie Baxter & CO has created some very cute freebie sheets this month. In fact, you will find 3 different sheets to start your Art Journal Pocket. Complimentary Colors #157, Complimentary Colors #158 and TBBugs/Insects are all part of this month's deliveries in the Art Journal Pockets classroom. I want to share a couple of the Bug/Insect Art Journal Pockets that are in the Gallery.
Heidi used TB #158 and TB Insects to make her Art Journal Page. She, also, used ink, stamps, markers and glitter glue to complete her page.
Ann created her Art Journal Pocket using Tangie's TB #103 and her Quickutz. I love the “Don’t Bug Me” bubble. I love the colors on this page.
There is still plenty of time to join us in the classroom, we would love for you to join us.
Do you ever just instantly click with a digital product? That's how I felt as I unzipped Tangie's latest grab bag goodies: May 2016 grab bag {No. 21}.
POSSIBILITY! The name hit me like a ton of bricks. Yes. Let's talk about possibilities!
Being positive doesn't always come naturally to me. Sometimes I catch myself playing the same anxiety-induced records over and over again in my head. You know, the ones that play out every scenario of everything that could ever go wrong? The ones that are entrenched in fear and try to cut you down when you're being brave and daring? I'm sure they're no stranger to any of you.
But, it occurs to me that for every action there is an equal or greater reaction. That long line of possibilities goes in the other direction as well... endlessly, in fact. For every negative possibility there is a positive one to combat it. The best part is that deciding which possibilities to imagine is entirely up to us.
So what will it be? Will we waste our time and energy focusing on the stuff that's ultimately out of our control? Or, instead, will you pledge to take some time this week to daydream with me. Imagine the amazing and endless possibilities that lie ahead. Where will this road of endless possibility take us? I'm not so sure, but I do know it's an adventure worth exploring.
As always, we love to hear your thoughts. Post a comment below and let us know what you'd like to see on the blog next week!
Don’t forget the Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
Greetings artsy friends! So far it has been a wonderful, Spring-y weekend here in my neck of the woods - and this week’s Gallery Gems second that emotion!
Let’s start with William Charlebois’ magical, hedgehog-filled olive groves! Love the colors - and of course, the hedgehogs! Perfect for Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan Itinerary 18 - Possibilities!
Credits: Hedgehogs by TB&CO included in the May 2016 Collage Sheets (part of the Art Journal Emporium May deliveries) and background by Joan Mirro.
Next we have Diane’s absolutely gorgeous answer to the AJC Itinerary 17 - Resonate. I can almost feel the wonder and promise of Spring resonating from her page!
Credits: Gesso Messy by Tangie Baxter, Fable by Rebecca McMeen and MBtheM Tanglewood.
And finally, some excellent advice from the very wise Karon Williams! Karon used the AJC Itinerary 18 word of the week - Confidence - and the Tinted Fragments to create this wonderful ATC!
Credits: May 2016 Collage Sheets (part of the Art Journal Emporium May deliveries) and Possibility by Tangie Baxter & LeeLee by Rebecca McMeen part of this month's Grab Bag, OldNewspaperType and Comic Sans fonts, and quote by Blake Lively.
The Art Journal Emporium membership includes Tangie Baxter's Collage Workshop for the current month BEFORE it's released in the TB & CO store. In addition to the digital downloads there is a video tutorial and some wonderful sample projects. Collage Workshop materials need to be downloaded before the end of each month.
Tangie Baxter & CO’s Art Journal Caravan is going strong and we’d love for you to join us on the adventure!
Don’t forget Monthly Grab Bags are only available for a limited time once a month and priced on a sliding scale. Act fast for the best deal. For more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags.
Many thanks to William, Diane and Karon for sharing their amazing work with us! And thank you for taking time out of your busy day to stop by and peruse this week’s Gallery Gems! See you next time...
"I am so loving my Salvage journal! You can make your own or I sell them in my Etsy shop. This impulse collage art journal page is called "shift" as I thought about how some of my perceptions are changing in my life.
The theme for this monthly Grab Bag is “Possibility” and includes an assortment of dazzling ephemera, word art and stamps from Tangie Baxter that help you uncover just what is possible if you trust in yourself. A playful art doll named Lee Lee with lots of outfits to mix and match, plus more terrific ephemera from Rebecca McMeen are also included plus harmonizing papers to complete this wonderful package.
The pieces of this collection can be used in both digital and mixed media formats. TB&CO Grab Bag #21 {May 2016} is only available for a limited time and is priced on asliding scale, so act fast for the best deal! For more information visitTB&CO Grab Bags.
Following are some examples of the creative things you can do with the bits and pieces included in the TB&CO Grab Bag #21 {May 2016}.
BTW - over in the Art Journal Emporium, you can participate in monthly challenges. There are two winners every month. Just upload your digital or mixed-media entry by the end of the month.
April's grab bag was chock full of watercolor papers and elements, desert scenes and elements, a sassy art doll Hattie and a selection of cuts from the works of artist Paul Klee.
In April the de Young museum in San Francisco had a limited engagement exhibit called Bouquets to Art (local florists create arrangements that represent a piece of art) and they always have a stunning brochure. I loved the colors and used the cover of the brochure as the focal point of my art piece along with some acrylic paint, stencil and of course a digitally created element from the April Grab Bag, now available as separate kits: Tangie Baxter's Resonate and Rebecca McMeen's Hattie(product images at the end of this post) .
First, I digitally created an art doll using elements from Rebecca’s portion of the Grab Bag - Hattie and then printed it out on paper.
Next I applied a color wash of three colors that are used in the art from the magazine.
Then I cut out my “Hattie” and glued her, the magazine cover and title onto page. As a last thought applied a leaf stencil to the upper left.
TB&CO Grab Bags are only available for a limited time and priced on a sliding scale for more information visit TB&CO Grab Bags. April’s Grab Bag is no longer available, but is available as separate kits: Tangie Baxter's Resonate and Rebecca McMeen's Hattie.
May's Grab Bag will be available soon and if you don't want to miss the best deal you can purchase a subscription, where you automatically get the grab bag every month at the $6 price!
