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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Travel, Art, & a Diva Challenge

I just returned from an amazing trip to Portland, Maine! I feel so fortunate that I was able to attend a conference for Certified Zentangle Teachers called, Tangle University or Tangle U. I spent four VERY full days creating art, learning new techniques, spending time with artists that I admire, creating art, and creating art! It was a dream come true! I will post more art from Tangle U as I complete the projects in the next several weeks. 

The first piece of art I would like to share was created during Molly Hollibaugh's class. First off... I ADORE Molly! She is Maria's daughter, and she is AMAZING! I was really looking forward to her session. She. did. not. disappoint! It was wonderful to have a class that took us "back to the basics" of Zentangle. No Zentangle Inspired Art... just the pure method of Zentangle that satisfies and comforts my heart and soul. This is the piece I created, "My Journey."

"My Journey" created in Molly Hollibaugh's Class
One of the reasons this trip was SOOOO fantastic is that my husband joined me. We don't often have the opportunity for us to just go away together, so it's extremely special when we do have the chance. He worked in the hotel during the day and scouted out a restaurant for us to try at dinner each day. We had scrumptious food e.v.e.r.y. day! Lots of the dishes had something to do with lobster! While there I had Lobster Diablo (lobster, mussels, clams, squid, on pasta), lobster wontons, lobster roll, lobster bread pudding, lobster dim sum, lobster stew... I think you get the idea! Not one disappointing meal! We went to Street & Co., the Armory, Empire, Duckfat, Eventide, The Honey Paw... We had a great group of friends drive up from Boston and New Hampshire to join us for dinner one night. It was so nice of them to drive such a distance! We also met friends, Erin and John, at a wonderful restaurant in Kennebunk for lunch. Norm and I enjoyed exploring the area a bit and loved going to see the Portland Head Light. The coast is such a sight to see... I love it's rugged beauty. Here's some photos of our adventures in Portland and the surrounding area.











Now.... for the Diva's Weekly Challenge #266: "UMT - Crux by Henrike Bratz." I so enjoyed playing with the scale of this tangle! It reminded me of a lantern... so I had to add some light! It's called, "Illumination."

"Illumination" 
I have been working on converting my Zentangle® Audio Meditations from being hosted by Cincopa to Vimeo. This required reformatting and I have finally finished that!  I will be changing all the links during the next week. Once this is complete it will be time to create a new audio! YAY!!! 

I feel rejuvenated after the past week's adventures. I look forward to working on unfinished projects, planning classes, and practicing the mindfulness of Zentangle. 

Have a wonderful, art filled day!

24 comments:

  1. Your illumination tile is wonderful!!!
    Very nice way to draw Crux.

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  2. Lovely tile and so jealous that you all were at Tangle U. I thought about everyone, but it wasn't in the cards for me this year. Glad that you had a great time and awesome photos!

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    1. I so appreciate your kind words, Kate! I wish you had been at Tangle U also! I am hopeful that I'll be able to attend again next year. :)

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  3. I love your illumination tile, and I'm intrigued about your audio meditations.

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    1. Thank you, Lorna! I hope you give the Zentangle Audio Meditations a try. You can find the link in the tabs at the top of the page. They'll be switching soon to the new format so if you have a little trouble, please be patient. It might be that I'm working on it! :)

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  4. Holly, could I have permission to use your photo of the fishing shack with the "lures"? or bobbers or whatever hanging on it as a subject for a painting if I give you credit for the photo? What do you call those things hanging there? I can't think what to call them. ginny.stiles@gmail.com

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    1. Hi Ginny! Thank you for asking for my permission... I really appreciate that! I thought the building was perfect inspiration for a future art project also! Yes, please use it! I would love to see what you create! I do not know what the hanging things are called... I just thought they looked interesting when we drove past this building! Have a wonderful art filled day! :)

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  5. Thanks for sharing those photo's; I especially LOVE the last one. Your tile is awesome.

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    1. Hi Anne!

      Thank you for your kind words! I so appreciate you taking the time. I always adore seeing your art! :)

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  6. I love how you did Crux for the Diva challenge...beautiful! Thanks for sharing your pics of Maine. I have never been there, and so wanted to go to Tangle U, but couldn't make it work this year. Molly is a wonderful teacher and your tile from her class is beautiful! It's so fun to see all the Tangle U art work showing up on FB now! So glad you had a wonderful time! 😀

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    1. Hi Sue!!!

      So lovely of you to stop by! Thank YOU! I missed that you weren't at Tangle U. Hopefully we will both be able to make it next year! I so appreciate your kind words about my art.

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  7. WOW! Your work is so beautiful! Happy Weekend!

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    1. Thank you, Anja! You are so sweet! Hope you have a wonderful art filled weekend! :)

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  8. Oh, your photos are so enjoyable - looks like you and your husband had a lovely time in Maine! L O B S T E R !! What more can I say? I just love your Crux with the light shining through! Totally lovely and truly inspired!

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    1. Hi Antonine!!!

      I agree about the l.o.b.s.t.e.r!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment. You are always so thoughtful, and I appreciate and look forward to your kind words AND seeing your inspiring art. :)

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  9. Wonderful tiles and wonderful photos ... thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Annette!

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! I appreciate your kind words! :)

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  10. Oh yes, I can understand what you mean: I was in Providence for CZT Seminar three weeks ago and met Molly there- what a very special person! So lovely and so full of Zentangle Power!
    Your tile is beautiful as well as the fotos. And the Crux for the DIVA is just amazing! Many Greetings from Germany, Simone

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    1. Hi Simone!

      It's always lovely to meet a new CZT! Congratulations! Seminar is such a wonderful experience... I agree that Molly is very special.

      Thanks for your kinds words!

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  11. The illumination is sure making Crux glow! Great work.

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  12. I love the way you made the crux look flowy... something I struggle with when trying grid-based tangles. And the addition of the yellow glow... gorgeous!

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    1. Hi Betsy!

      Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me such a kind comment!

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