Trudy Thayer is a regular contributor to Mixed Media Art and here she shares her story of how she discover the inspiration behind these Zentangle sketches.
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I found zentangles when I was searching for something else online. They instantly captured my attention with the detail and colors. I find the level of concentration extremely relaxing and try to better my skill daily. I have lots of stencils and some of the art I’ve seen using this is out of this world. I also use some ideas from these in my quilting and fabric art.
I use Micron Ultra Fine point for hair-like tiny tiny work; and Micron Fine for most outlining. I get my paper in the kids craft section of the stores, a pad with three different types of papers is really cheap and the quality is fine for what I do. For coloring I use Bic “Mark it”s. The tip is a bit on the fine side which I love. I use colored pencils for shading and to fill in and make the color seem richer and more full bodied. And yes, yes, yes…..this is so “zen-like” .
You can read more about Zentangles here
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Trudy Thayer is a 65 year old mom, gramma, veteran, and late-in-life college with a BFA specialty in graphic design. She lives in Vancouver, Washington and loves the area and the artistic stimulus that abounds there.
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Oh…….thank you, thank you, thank you. I soooo appreciate this.
Your work is very inspiring, and gives me many new ideas!! TFS
Cynthia Jo