Everything's On Hold

Or at least it feels like it. We replaced my computer yesterday so now I have  a whole lot more power, a 20 inch screen, and Windows 7. I like the Windows 7 but of course I have to go around and set things up and try to find my files on all the back up files and make sure I have settings. Some of it has gone well and some hasn't.

To say the least I haven't had time to do art or work on posts. I'm planning on a couple of tutorials so check back. As soon as I get this computer settled in. I do have a 20 inch screen now so I look foward to viewing all those wonderful art videos and classes I've been finding. I'm taking Julie Prichard's Layer Love class, and Mary Ann Moss' Remains of the Day Journals and Stencilry. Great classes. Addicting though.

As far as art videos. One of my favorite people is Milliande. If you aren't familiar with her video's go check them out. Besides learning lots you will love her obvious joy of living and art and her accent. One of my favorites is: Milliande's Zentangle. It is mesmerizing to watch her doodle into a circle.

Here's one of my zendalas

A zentangle is an form of doodling using repetitive patterns contained in some type A zendala is doodling in a circle as in a mandala. Either form is calming and meditative and used by a variety of therapeutic situations. I use them to relax, warm up for other art or just when I need to clear my mind. They work and all you need is paper and a pen.

Give a zentangle or zendala a try.

Meanwhile, back to setting up the computer.