I'd like to introduce you to Suzanne McNeill! Suzanne just recently won an industy award for her work of being published, creating her company, and her mentoring over other designers/books being published! The complete story is below, along with Suzanne's beautiful photo!
At the end of that paragraph, it mentions Suzanne's love for Zentangle! Zentangle is finding "zen" (or calmness, soothing feelings) through "tangles" (or doodles) in repetitive patterns. Check out some examples from Suzanne's blog below, and be sure to show her some love and be inspired at her blog!
Here, Suzanne took a normal dragonfly stamp and used Zentangle techniques to fill in the wings! What a create way to take a normal stamp with white space, and make it unique! The squares below the dragonfly are "step outs". The red lines in each square are the next step, or newest additions in the pattern to show you exactly how to recreate!
I just love this dress! You could take simple coloring books with their black outlines, and fill in all the pictures with Zentangle designs! What a calm way to spend an afternoon this winter with some hot coffee or tea!
Don't stop at doing the techniques on paper.. anything that can take a pen or marker can be Zentangle-fied!
Like I said- anything! In a blog post about Art of the Carolinas, Suzanne shares this image from Penny Arrowood and her Zentangled high-top sneakers! Talk about personalizing your style!
I saved my favorite image for last, plus it helps explain how sweet Zentangle can be! I love the bird with the sentiment of relaxation and focus!I hope this post helped explain how creative Zentangle can be, and how amazing and intricate some of Suzanne's works are! Thanks Suzanne for helping mold parts of our industry and making a difference!
If you'd like to win the blog candy featured above today, please comment on our blog and write Suzanne some love!Thanks for reading!
-Michelle
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gorgeous work. Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have seen Zentangle before but this is amazing. It really does add some interest. Will have to have a go. Lovely work Suzanne. Great inspiration.
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Have only seen this briefly before, I think Suzannes work is just amazing, would love to have ago at this.xx
ReplyDeleteI have just recently discovered Zentangles and I am in love. Thank you for sharing this artist with us. Her work is so inspirational. Katherine
ReplyDeleteI think that Zentangle is quite an art form all of it's own. These pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think that Zentangle is quite an art form all of it's own. These pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing work!
ReplyDeleteAmazing artwork - I love the owls!
ReplyDeletebeautiful work! thanks for the chance to win :) Off to suzanne's blog!
ReplyDeleteMust give this technique a try. I can doodle and make something at the same time! TFS ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've seen Zentangle images on other blogs, but Suzanne's work is incredible. It takes doodling to a whole different level. I'm heading her way to check out more. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Suzanne! Your zentangles are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteZentangles are so much fun to do -- although mine never approach the fabulousness of Suzanne's!
ReplyDeleteI have her books and have taken a class in zentangle basics! Loved it, and did it for a while on my own, I found that my own life was reflected in what I drew. Need to get back into it. Very neat! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
WOW this looks really cool. I´ve never tryed this, but have seen it a few rtimes, but it´s not very normal here in my area yet, I must admit, so maybe Im should give it a go and try and make it known here LOL.
ReplyDeleteThis lady is absolutely fabulous, I just love these shows, she made.
I have a couple of her Zentangle books and just love them. Thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeletewow Suzanne is amazing...I am so like in awww right now..these are so cool. Thanks for sharing Suzanne with us today...so glad you did..
ReplyDeleteVery neat! I would love to try this out with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW this is a fab technique i must give it a try xx
ReplyDeleteBeatiful doodles!
ReplyDeleteI have been following
ReplyDeletesuzanne's site for a couple years, andhave all her tangle books.
She does beautiful work. I also watch all her videos.
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Wow! I love, love, love this technique! I enjoy doing detail, often too much so this would definitely satisfy my detail need! Thank you, Suzanne, for sharing. You are so talented.
ReplyDeletelove this !!! can't wait to try it
ReplyDeleteI got a book of Suzanne's with my last order from SSS and I can say it's brilliant. I managed to make great zentagles from the first try! Thanks Suzanne!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne's books and videos are a constant source of Zentangliscious inspiration. Thanks for the contest opportunity! LOVE Zentangle :-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful work... thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Suzanne on her award--well deserved.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot to Suzanne for a lot of inspiration - I love all her project!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pieces, they are like works of art!
ReplyDeleteI'm just now getting into Zentangle--beautiful pieces today!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information on Zentangles. I had been looking at some of these books last year but never gave them a try. Didn't know there was a Zen connection to them. This has perked my interest again. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing talent! Love the sneakers - really really unique. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing such a talented artist - love her work.
ReplyDeletekarenajo
Amazing! Real talent there. Beautiful work!
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I never new the name of that technique! Now I do and I will have to give it a shot. Thanks so much for the knowledge and for giving us a chance to win a Zentangle item.
ReplyDeleteLove the cool and unique ways zentangling can jazz Items up, Well done Suzanne. The items are brilliant and I would never thought to fill up a stamp I all ready own. What a perfect way to start zentangling. I have been very intimidated in starting my own but with a stamp I think it takes the pressure off a lot!
ReplyDeleteWhat cool projects, I'll have to add Zentangles to my "to try" list :)
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ReplyDeletetolle arbeiten sind das, die schuhe sind genial
ReplyDeletelg gila
Very talented lady! Awesome tangles. Her work is incredible!! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!~\
ReplyDeletewish i could doodle as well as she can
ReplyDeleteWow--congratulations! I've never tried a zentangle before, but this sure makes me want to.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing this Zentangle! It is new to me but I will check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this technique and can't wait to play with it. Suzanne is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love Zentangle and Suzanne McNeill is a pro. I'm taking a class with her next month on a gourd. :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely post! I have a few of Suzanne's books and love them! (how could i not love someone with the same name as me...ha) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love Zentangle and Suzanne's work--she also has wonderful quilt patterns and ideas! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Great projects! Hugs! Leah Ann
ReplyDeleteLove this technique, beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletevery creative and a good relaxing technique! thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteI've been following Suzanne for years now. She's amazing. I love her You tube videos too. Congratulations to Suzanne!
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ReplyDeleteI am addicted to Zentangles. Her energy and imagination is so inspiring. Catherine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful article, Michelle! ...and congratulations, Suzanne! A wonderful honor for you, and very well-deserved! Thank you BOTH for the mention on my shoes -- they have been quite the conversation starter ;-)
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