Teaching again!

OCTOBER 08, 2019 IN ZENTANGLE CLASS

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It felt so good to teach my first class since moving to Las Vegas. My heart was happy to share the Zentangle®️ method once again. It always brings me such joy!

Since the very first class I taught over 5 years ago, I have created pieces of art for each student with their name calligraphed. It is part of my meditation as I prepare for class… thinking of each student… and drawing love and peace, slowly and deliberately into the tile with each mark of the lovely ink. It is my gift of welcome, and my hope that this first class shows each of them the potential for this method to assist them with whatever it is that they need in their life. It may be something like: learning to relax, a way to manage pain/anxiety/insomnia, developing artistic skills, believing in yourself/building confidence in your abilities, learning to think creatively/problem solving… the applications are definitely widespread!

The beautiful sunrise I got to witness as I made each student’s art! 

I really enjoyed getting everything set up for class. It was fun to figure out the new space and how I wanted it all to work. Here’s a few photos of the set up:

A small clip of preparing name art for each student.

I recorded a video as I drew/calligraphed each students individualized piece of art. It was fun to have that playing as everyone arrived and got settled in.

Here’s the class mosaic! I always enjoy seeing each person’s individuality, and how they all fit together so beautifully.

I couldn’t have asked for a better group to get my teaching feet wet again! The time flew by, and way too quickly I was saying goodbye to newly made friends.

It was a wonderful warm welcome to teaching in Las Vegas! I am grateful to each of my students!

***Next Introduction to Zentangle class scheduled for Saturday, November 16th. See “Classes” tab.***

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Moving on...

07/11/2023 UPDATE : I am in the process of closing my web address. At this time I am no longer able to teach. I may post here again from time to time in the future. I appreciate your kind support over the years. Wishing you well!

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I have a new address...

...a web address!

It was time to build a new site and use the domain name I've paid for for the past 5(!) years! I sure hope you come over and visit! The cookies just got out of the oven, and I have some cold milk, or hot or iced tea/coffee. We can have a nice catch up chat, while you check out the new digs!

If you have signed up to my newsletter here.... please sign up on the new site! There is a form at the bottom of the home page, if you miss the pop up. I tried to capture the information and transfer it, but I'm not certain that it worked. I want to stay in touch! (If you haven't signed up before... why not?! Please do on my new site!)

You can find me here: ha-designs.com with the cookies, and lots of art!

Thank you for all your support and encouragement here over the years! I'll look forward to seeing you at the new place.

 

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

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It has been a year of changes… moving, adjusting, settling in… and now reestablishing my business, and beginning to teach again.

After 12 years of writing posts on my hadesigns.blogpost account (consistently and not so consistently over those years), I have made the leap into a new site. You’re HERE!!! Welcome!!!

It’s official! Once again a licensed business owner!

It’s funny that I’ve been paying for my domain name for 5 years! Sooooo it’s definitely about time that I finally use it! Hip, hip, hooray!

We moved to Las Vegas one year ago, and the timing feels right for relaunching my business. I applied for all the state/city/tax licenses I need, and just received the final approval yesterday! I’ve scheduled my first class for early October. It will be so much fun to share the joy of Zentangle® once again.

I’ve been excited to become a part of the local art community here in the past couple of months and plan to join additional guilds in the coming months. I recently became a member of the Las Vegas Artist’s Guild! Yay!

One event that has really inspired me to get moving was going to visit the St. George Art Museum last month to view the exhibit of my grandfather’s paintings. (The exhibit of a collection of his paintings and personal items is open until October 20th.)

Here are photos of several pieces from the exhibit:

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I was filled with emotion as I wandered the gallery to see so many of his paintings all in one place. The memories fled back when I saw his easel and the drawers he used to store supplies in close at hand. I could imagine it upstairs in his studio… along with the smell of the paints and supplies.

I want to be involved like he was… one day I hope to inspire other artists as he has me, and as so many of my artist friends have inspired and encouraged me over the years.

The lightest of pencil sketching has begun.

Honoring his memory means a lot to me. I have just started a watercolor landscape that I’ll slowly work on as I think of him (and my wonderful grandma), the way they taught me to “see” and appreciate the beauty of the desert, and the amazing landscapes he created. (I will add progress shots occasionally in my “work in progress” gallery. Galleries are currently under construction.)

I feel so blessed to come from such an artistic family… my mom and dad are also FABULOUS artists! A post about them with some of their fantastic art will be coming soon!

Once again, welcome to my new address! Take a look around while you’re here. Hope you stop in for a cookie and some milk!

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Time... & haWy Tangle Step Out

Time has flown since I last posted... it’s time to catch up a bit! 

Last year I began the year drawing every day. I made little sketches in my bullet journal, using prompts provided by Sketchbook Skool as a starting point. I LOVED doing it. Here's a little video of one of the months. I did this project through May... when we decided it was time to make a change. Then all my art stopped (until now). 

The big change that occurred is that we moved to Las Vegas! Moving is a LOT of work... but with big rewards. We absolutely love our new home/neighborhood/city! Here are a few photos: 

Day One! Clark knew just what to do! 

Our sunrises and sunsets are spectacular!

I love to sit and listen to the fountain in our courtyard. 

The sunset view through the courtyard gate.

Love our street!

I can't get enough of the sunrises/sunsets! 

Clark loves Christmas! 

Wonderful to have the girls home for the holidays!

The move and getting set in the new area was immediately followed by the holidays... so lots of busyness and still no art. Finally my studio is all set up and I just love it! I have a beautiful view and perfect light. 

The studio

Love the view from my art desk.

All this means that it's time to begin my art practice routine once again... yet it’s been such a long time that I felt a bit of anxiety to start. It’s silly what your mind does to you. I needed a spark to get me going... 

One day a little over a week ago I happened upon a post by Yvonne Westover. She shared some photos of a few patterns she had come across while traveling. (Yvonne is a fantastic Certified Zentangle Teacher, and a virtual friend that I follow on Instagram. You can find her there @ywestart.) The grey pattern intrigued me, and I made a mental note to look at it again later. 

Photo collage by Yvonne Westover

Later that day I found myself trying to deconstruct the pattern while waiting somewhere. It felt great to have a pen in my hand, and especially to have the wonderful feeling that happens every time you are mindful and let the pen guide you. I suddenly realized I had nearly deconstructed the pattern! I was so excited, I had to locate Yvonne’s post to double check my memory. A minor adjustment and I had it!! 

The pattern was so much fun to deconstruct, and I was THRILLED when I realized that I could easily keep proportions in the design if I started with an underlying offset dot grid. It was an ah-ha moment! My first tries were a bit more complicated and I knew it would be difficult to attain/keep the shape... the offset dot grid changed EVERYTHING!

I contacted Yvonne to thank her for the inspiration and to let her know I had deconstructed one of the textiles she had posted. Her warmth and encouragement made my day. Thank you ever so much, Yvonne, for getting the pen in my hand again! 

Sketchbook practice

More practice and testing

I would like to name this tangle haWy... the “Wy” (pronounced why) portion as a tribute to Yvonne Westover, and to the “Y” shape that is a key step in the creation of the tangle. I have included several variations. I love how versatile the pattern is and how it can look so different, depending on how you shade or embellish it. It can also be used as a reticula to fill with fragments. It’s fun to use those angles to create a dimensional look. (If this is a tangle that has already been deconstructed and published by someone else, please let me know so that I can give credit to the proper person.)

I hope you'll give the tangle a try! Please use the hashtag #haWy if you post on Instagram/Facebook so that I can find your wonderful creations. 

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