It was my blog friend, Trisha, who introduced me to the idea of Zentangle drawing. I am hopelessly trying to find her exact post but in the meantime here is the link to her blog:
http://trishapearson.wordpress.com/
Anyway, I got a bit into it because (a) I’m not a bit keen on artsy/crafty stuff so I thought it might be good for me; and (b) I needed something to do with Ants in the nursing home, other than watching television.
So, a few weeks ago, I started to do this drawing thing and LOVED IT! Anthony was a bit patronizing though – “Yes, I used to do this when I was 5” (he is so good at sarcasm!), but I ignored his characteristic bumpetyness and drew another circle.
The colouring in is a bit of a buzz, especially now that I have gone to a proper art shop and bought good quality colored pens. I have now done two pictures for Ants which, if you put them on the far wall, and squint your eyes a bit, look a tiny bit like art.
Obviously this colouring in tendency has leaked into my mother’s 80th birthday book so I hope she won’t be too appalled!
jmgoyder 
Good luck with your art work.
Hope at some point you show a little of the book you’re working on……. and the art…. Diane
I want to see pictures of your drawings!
Diana xo
I’m sure she’ll be delighted, Julie.
(and thanks for the link to Trisha’s blog – she seems to be on the path I was on 20 years ago with the Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine & meditation thing and then…..of course…..I got the Fibromyalgis diagnoses in 2006. I don’t follow ‘health blogs much anymore, but a kindred spirit is worth following).
Photo??? 🙂
I have decided to follow your friend’s blog. Thank you for sharing it with us!!!!!
I think that exploring art is fantastic, who knows where it may take you. 😀
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the zentangle….despite Anthony’s comments! I just love his sense of humour! I’ll find that post and put the link in your comments right after I get my dog walked.
Here’s my post on Zentangle: http://trishapearson.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/new-hobby/
I hope we get to see what you’ve created! Have a lovely weekend, Julie!
Aw, Julie, you have so much to “draw” from! Now you have a whole new perspective!
How wonderful. Enjoy the process. – Your friends at DogDaz
If it brings you joy, then this is all that matters. H ugs
We need pictures! Of pictures.
Oh do share the pictures! And sarcasm is a wonderful form of comedy ! 😉 Go Anthony!
How cool, looking forward to seeing pictures
http://trishapearson.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/new-hobby/