'Drawings' (pronounced dra-wings) was just the challenge I needed to get me drawing again. I've been blessed with so many family and friends that are helping me deal with my husband's death. My kids check in on me often and keep me involved in the grandkid's lives. My sister came out to help me deal with the mountains of paperwork I am dealing with. My friends are helping me to keep on smiling and laughing. And I even have a trash angel who lives next door who brings my trash can back up to the house on garbage day. So I couldn't not think of all the angels in my life as I drew this tangle.
I've been having trouble sleeping at night (but that's nothing new) so late, late one night I got out my sketchbook and just started to practice this tangle. The first few times I drew it I felt it was way too clunky, I didn't really like it. But I kept playing with it, and started to try tangleations, until it grew on me. After that I just pulled out a zendala tile and went for it. I didn't stress out about what to put with it, or even to try to put in a string. A simple monotangle would be my restart.
Your Drawings monotangle is beautiful. So delicate. I like your sketchbook Drawings as well.
ReplyDeleteSometime you have to just keep drawing the tangle and then it feels better. I am thinking of you during this time. I hope your art brings you some comfort.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you, dear Sue... How appropriate that wings would get you drawing again as your angel looks over you. Your tangleations are inspired. Beautiful... Sending lots of peace and hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Drawings mandala! I love how the Drawings "spines" don't go all the way to the edge. Thx for showing your sketch page!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you.
ReplyDelete5 years ago, my oldest has a very bad accident with brain dammage, Zentangle helped me to deal with. I wish you courage and I hope Zentangle (and of course your wonderful family) will bring you some comfort. Thanks for showing another beautiful tile. Warm regards from Belgium.
Like what you came up with. The shading is great and I like the little drops on the ends. I had to work on this one also. Still am.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your Drawings and the sketchbook play. The little bits of aura and the shading give it so much movement. I'm so very sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have a wonderful support network with you. ZenHugs to you Sue.
ReplyDeleteAngel wings, that's what you needed to get started again and I think you did very well. I'm so pleased for you that you have so many angels in your life. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty tile with Drawings, Sue. Thinking of you during this difficult time. I'm glad you have so many sweet people helping you.
ReplyDeleteSue, I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteLove your drawings of Drawings.
Hang in there,
Joyce