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.
You can see the art others created this week at The Studio Sublime.
Have a wonderful weekend!
xo Annette xo
