Focus On Life~Week 4~Create Art

This week's prompt from Sally is to create art.  I was excited at first but then got a little panicky when I realized I wouldn't be able to do any sewing.  You see, my art is created at the sewing machine and my sewing room is undergoing a redo.  I didn't know what to do until I remembered a book called Zentangle, I got for Christmas.

I first heard about Zentangle from my friend Kathy at her blog Kluless.  I was intrigued because it's about doodling and I can doodle.  When I quit smoking twenty years ago, I used to grab a pen and piece of paper any time I was on the phone.  Doodling took the place of smoking a cigarette.  I can't draw to save my life, but doodling is different.

With Zentangle, you start with a 3.5" square and a marker.  You draw strings to divide the square into sections and then start doodling.  It was stressful at first because I was trying to plan out each section.  When I finally stopped over thinking and analyzing, and focused on one line at a time, it became easier.  And relaxing, and calming.  I guess that's where the "Zen" comes from!

I've been looking for something I can do when I don't want to sew but need to create or just to destress.  This just might be it!

You can see the art others created this week at The Studio Sublime.

Have a wonderful weekend!

xo Annette xo