The Observation Car

We all need to reduce the stress in our lives.  This art form is an ideal way to work on that, plus it lowers your blood pressure! (so I am told)  The repetitiveness of the doodling is the “zen” in the process, while the lines and doodles are the tangles.  Try it and I think you’ll enjoy the way it makes you feel.  The typical zentangle is done with black on white, but I also like the look of white gel pen on dark cardstock.  Of course I had to try color, so I made backgrounds with the Copic refills on a felt applicator.  Then I zentangled on top of the color.  Sometimes I used a stamp as a base and doodled around the images.  Other times I cut the pieces up  or punched out shapes after I doodled.  The possibilities are endless.  Try some designs yourself and let me know what you think.  The only tools you need are paper and markers.  Have you Zentangled today?

My First Attempt

Cardstock: Paper Cut
Pen: Slickwriter from American Crafts
Flower: Prima

Love

Cardstock: Paper Cut
Pen: Jelly roll from Sakura

Autumn

Cardstock: Paper Cut
Pen: Slickwriter from American Crafts
Background: Copic reinkers on glossy cardstock

Butterfly

Glossy Cardstock: Paper Cut
Pen: Slickwriter from American Crafts
Background: Copic reinkers on glossy cardstock
Butterfly Die: Accu Cut
Rhinestones: Hero Arts

We have had so many questions by e-mail on our Copic marker classes, I thought we could describe them here for all to see. If you still have questions, feel free to e-mail me with your specific thoughts.
Copic 101 is a basic class for starting out. We cover the four methods of coloring and shading with the Sketch markers. Everything is pre-stamped, so all you have to do is color! We also cover the types of ink, paper, color selection, and benefits to using the Copic Sketch markers. We complete 3 or 4 cards. And, we include color charts, and 3 markers in one color family. The cost is $40.
Copic 102 is more advanced. It includes more coloring techniques, refilling your markers, using the blender pen and blending solution, and air brushing. You will complete 2 or 3 cards, airbrush a flower, airbrush a gem, and stencil with the airbrush. A blender pen and small spray bottle of solution come with the class fee of $25.
Register now on our website and learn to color like a pro!