Through the looking glass

Sometimes life seems so planned out and normal but then you take a look from a different perspective and you realize that it's a little more chaotic than you think it is.  Everyone has a different take on your life because they're on the outside looking in, just like you see different things when you look on those around you.  Remember to take heed when you're looking into someone else's world because, just like your world, you're either on the inside looking out, or the outside looking in on someone else's.  Use your tact and take care of those you love. 

Halfsees

Sometimes half circles are better than full circles.  They give you a different perspective and sometimes give you the illusion there is more going on than there really is.  That seems to be the essence of a lot of Zentangles.  The illusion of depth and dimension, and the tricks it can play on your brain by what your eyes see.  That's what makes drawing them so much fun, because you can create things that aren't there - or are they????  Enjoy the mystery of all today holds for you!

Hide and Seek

This piece has patterns hiding behind patterns.  I like the look that the layers give off.  That's probably why I layer A LOT!!!!  I like the illusion of depth that it tricks your mind into thinking.  I've always been amazed how you can almost change the way your entire piece looks when you add some shading and some layers.  Sometimes it makes you feel like you can almost reach out and touch part of it.  It also allows for more patterns, which is never a bad thing!!  Today is ANOTHER busy day - so hopefully next week I'll have some time to relax and catch up on the things that I REALLY like to do and that's tangling and sharing!!!  Enjoy your my friends!!

Front or back

Mr. Thisorthat and I had a great debate about whether the blocks should be under the canopy or in front of it.  Obviously I won (he! he!) but I have to say it's helpful to get someone elses perspective on things (sometimes) because I think like an artist (or maybe I should say creatively) and he thinks very rationally and with a plan.  I know we may seem like an odd pair but it's worked for 29 years so we'll keep at it.  Then of course there's the whole color or don't color thing but we won't go there today.  It has made me see that everyone does not look at the same thing the same way.  Everyone has their own interpretation of what they're looking at - which kind of surprises me since we're all looking at the same thing (theoretically)!  I've never been a "lets go to the gallery opening" kind of person, but now I understand (from what I've seen on TV :) - like that's real) why people stand and stare at art.  I'm starting to realize that everyone really does see something different which is very cool!!  I hope you like what you see in your world today!

Perception

Interpretation is a funny thing.  That's part of what makes Zentangles so appealing.   You draw patterns, end up with something, someone else looks at it, sees something completely different - its great!!!  I guess that's what art really is anyway right?  Everything is subject to our perception.   I was really enjoying all the different patterns in this piece, when Little Miss Thisorthat and Mr. Thisorthat said this looked like something you would see in a bowl of fruit salad.  I still didn't see it, but after they shared their ideas we all laughed.  Laughter is wonderful and if you can do that with those you care the most about, then life is pretty great!!  I hope today you can find laughter in something you do.  Enjoy the day!!