Is the writing on the wall so cryptic?Graphic images depict rageflames of dissonanceyoung men bleeding at their own handscompassion incapacitated. A sad awakening for a society fixatedon rights and privileges, dominating culture excluding the nurtureof humanity, or preservation of life. How can we continue to closet our children’s pain – their vitality oozing – hopelessly […]
Restlessness accompanies meon this sojourn today –unfazed by ripe redbelly of robin,or shimmering emeraldof breeding merganser’s crown. My lens seeks out decay –rotting wood, darkened cavities,as if my soul craves reassurancethat life persists even where deathhovers – I need a sign Discontent, I move on-drive the river roadsnail’s pace – praying forsomething to shakethis malaise […]
Infernal trek!Wasted, mindless daysthese chains of self-reproach Will I never reachyearned for peace? Carry this burdeninto the wind,feet shufflingeyes skyward Stalwart treesobserve my passage,birds offer accompaniment,sun’s warmth charms Nature intervenes –peace is present. (My image)
i do like these, I love playing with this form too.
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Quite relaxing. Thanks Paul
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Yes, meditative.
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Sounds very therapeutic 😊
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It really is!
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I bet your granddaughters will love them!
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They do! Thanks Heather.
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Very nice! Your doodles are far more artful and elaborate than mine. 😊
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I have to say, mine weren’t very artful before this.
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Then the course was worth it! 😊
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Sure was!
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Thanks.
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Zentangle is definitely addictive!! And therapeutic!!
Love what you’ve done with the initials. Is Ric ZTing also or just encouraging you?
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He is encouraging. Immediately went out and bought me a full set of pens, including colours.
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Really beautiful! You are very talented V.J.! ❤
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Thank you, Deborah.
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Nice work! What a VERY cool concept. It looks like what I would call therapeutic fun. I am intrigued.
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Very therapeutic. And nice to learn my sketching basics again.
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Wow, these look fabulous V.J.! I love the idea of doing your granddaughters’ initials. I look forward to seeing more of your “doodles.”
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Thanks Terri. The ink doesn’t run, so I can quite conceivably mix this with watercolour.
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Ooh, I’m sure you could get some beautiful results with that!
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I love it VJ!
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Thanks!
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Ooooo! Great idea. 🙂
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Thanks!
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These are beautiful VJ. There some good neuroscience behind this!
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I am sure there is – I know it is good for my brain and nerves. Thanks.
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Yes Very soothing!
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