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    The Diva’s Valentangle Challenge

    9th February, 2016 / Zentangle / 7 Comments

    The Diva’s challenge for this week is to create some valentine inspired tiles, just in time for Valentine’s Day! I didn’t create these just for the challenge, but they are full of hearts, so they fit the bill.

    First up is a zendala full of heart shaped tangles.

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    This is a piece that is a sample for a kids art/zentangle party. So much fun!

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    Don’t forget to head back over to the Diva’s site to check out all the great work everyone has submitted!

    Open Tile and Open Studio

    9th November, 2015 / Creativity, Zentangle / 14 Comments

    The Diva’s challenge this week was to create a tile with the majority of the tile left open. We tanglers have a tendency to fill everything, so this was a very good challenge to remind us that the eyes need a resting spot too. I used a renaissance tile for this one, with Narwal (my current go to pattern), BTL JOOS, and springkle.

    Narwal, BTL JOOS, Springkle

    Narwal, BTL JOOS, Springkle

    The posters for the upcoming open studio at the Coleman’s Artist Studios are out! Big thanks to Rachel Romano for getting the posters made (and for making sure she got me on there even though I am getting into the space so close to the event).

    November 21st - Hope to see you there!

    November 21st – Hope to see you there!

    Diva Challenge #239 and Black Tiles

    16th October, 2015 / Zentangle / 5 Comments

    This week the Diva has challenged us to use Munchin and confessed her dislike of black tiles. She offered up using white on black as an optional portion. I happen to love black tiles, so that aspect of the challenge was a no brainer for me. I have been playing with shiny things lately, so I went gold with Munchin with some white accents.

    Munchin, Tipple, Flux

    Munchin, Tipple, Flux

    I recently order the new Tints on Tan kit from Jenny Peruzzi and Marty Deckel. They do a fantastic job putting these together, and provide very clear instructions so it feels like you are taking a class with them.

     

    Tints on Tan - Autumn Splendor

    Tints on Tan – Autumn Splendor

    Autumn Splendor detail

    Autumn Splendor detail

    I enjoyed the tinting techniques so much, that I tried my hand at a tinted black tile, with a psuedo snowflake theme.

    Snowflake with Printemps, Hypnotize, Paradox, and Finery

    Snowflake Zendala with Printemps, Hypnotize, Paradox, and Finery

    In addition to the white pen, I had to go back back in with the Starlight gel pen to give it a little extra winter sparkle. (I know it is not winter yet, but I sooo love when the snow starts falling.)

    Sparkly!

    Sparkly!

    Don’t forget to check out the other tiles submitted for the Diva’s challenge.

    Let me know what you think in the comments.

    Bright Owl #109 (and more!)

    22nd September, 2015 / Zentangle / 1 Comment

    I used the zendala template from this week’s Bright Owl Zendala Challenge to work on a larger piece, so it isn’t done yet. But seeing as today is the day Erin normally posts the new challenge, I figured I would post what is done, and will provide an update later when it is complete.

    I have been playing around with Tri-roda (from Eni Oken) and Narwal (from Samantha Taylor) a lot lately, and thought they worked well together to form these trumpet like shapes. Filled in the rest with Fleavy (from Hanny Waldburger). I still have some rounding to do in ink and then the decision of keeping it black and white or adding color. I am leaning toward color, but let me know what you think.

    Tri-roda, Narwal, Fleavy

    Tri-roda, Narwal, Fleavy

    In the Square One Facebook groups this week’s focus is on Meringue. I had a lot of fun with this (those curves are my fav!) and threw in some Buttercup as well.

    Merinque and Buttercup

    Merinque and Buttercup

    Last night was the first night of the 6 week course I am teaching as part of our local night school program. I have a wonderful mix of students and we all had a great time. After our first tile, we only had about 15 minutes left, so we did a quick Bijou tile to get one more pattern in. Can’t wait for next week!

    Tile 1: Crescent Moon, Hollibaugh, Printemps, Florz

    Tile 1: Crescent Moon, Hollibaugh, Printemps, Florz

    Tile 2 (Bijou) - Flux

    Tile 2 (Bijou) – Flux

    The Diva Challenge #235

    18th September, 2015 / Zentangle / 3 Comments

    Quick post today to share the tile I made for the Diva’s weekly challenge. This week she challenged us to use a striped string, but with whatever patterns we wanted. I’ve been having fun with Narwal, so I had to include that, and threw in ‘Nzeppel, which is the weekly tangle for the WZTV facebook group this week.

    Fescu, Flez, 'Nzeppel, Narwal, Hypnotize

    Fescu, Flez, ‘Nzeppel, Narwal, Hypnotize

    Enjoy!

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Initial sketch for a painting I am working on of T Initial sketch for a painting I am working on of The Marsh Wife. ⁠
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I came across her in the fairytale "The Girl Who Trod on a Loaf" and became intrigued. In the story she gets only a brief mention, and in trying to find additional folk tales about her, nothing really seemed to match up.⁠
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In the story, the Marsh Wife lives under the marshes and runs a brewery there, which is why you see the vapors and gases and bubbles rising through the marsh. These minor characters in stories seem to call to me. They deserve so much more than just a passing scene in someone else's tale!⁠
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Do you have a favorite 'minor' character from a story that you think deserves more?⁠
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#workinprogress #sketch #minorcharacter #aleciamillerart #fairytales #marshwife #portrait
"The World is so Full of a Number of Things" is fr "The World is so Full of a Number of Things" is from a series I did at the beginning of 2019. ⁠
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This group of work was all about routine and repetition and habit. It was not only about the fresh starts that we try to take on with the start of a new year, but also about the ongoing habits that impact our lives.⁠
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We see developing new habits and changing ourselves as the path to the future, but I also noticed that maintaining the existing routines was one thing that helps keep my Dad going as his memory fails him.⁠
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It is a fine line we all walk to keep moving forward while holding onto those things from the past we still need.⁠
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What are you looking forward to in the new year? What are the good things that you are carrying along with you?⁠
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#mixedmedia #newyear #newhabit #routine #newgrowth #moveforward #bright #aleciamillerart #keepthegoodstuff
Spent the last week cleaning out my dad’s house Spent the last week cleaning out my dad’s house after getting them moved to be close to family for assistance with the challenge of living with Alzheimer’s. 

Emotionally exhausted from all the sorting and decision making on what to keep and what can go. 

But then you uncover treasures like this: my dad, my brother, and I with Tigger in my grandparents’ back yard. So many wonderful, supportive memories come flooding back from just one image.

#memories #familyphotos #love
Eggo wanted to get in on the holiday greetings too Eggo wanted to get in on the holiday greetings too!

Here’s hoping that 2021 brings you a bounty as full as Eggo’s cheeks!

#happynewyear #hampstersofinstagram #eggo
Posted @withregram • @25daysofminis The art has Posted @withregram • @25daysofminis The art has been carefully packaged and mailed. 

Boxes wrapped in shiny paper and bows have been tucked under the tree. 

The 25 Days of Minis draws to a close soon. 

We want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible generosity, support, and love this year. 

Our holiday wish for you is time for reflection and connection - whether it's with your closest loved ones at home, or online, or with oneself. 

We are so grateful for you. 

With Love & Gratitude,

All of Us here at 25 Days of Minis

P.S. — The artwork will remain up on the 25 Days of Minis site until midnight on Dec. 31.
The Dame’s Gift seemed a fitting painting to sav The Dame’s Gift seemed a fitting painting to save for day 25 of the @25daysofminis 

This is the third from the group of paintings from The 12 Dancing Princesses and references the dame in the woods who gives advice and a gift to the soldier to help him succeed.

I hope this Christmas Day brings a gift for all of us for our future endeavors!

8x8 on wood panel

#12dancingprincesses #giftforsuccess #wisdom #ladyofthewoods #portrait #fairytale #mothernature #mixedmedia #aleciamillerart #artistofinstagram
Emmet popping in to wish you all a Meowy Christmas Emmet popping in to wish you all a Meowy Christmas!⁠
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Hope you are all able to celebrate and share in the light and love of the season!⁠
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#happyholidays #catsofinstagram #gingercat #catpuns
The Soldier’s Bride is my day 24 painting for th The Soldier’s Bride is my day 24 painting for the @25daysofminis 

This is the eldest daughter from the 12 Dancing Princesses, who ends up being chosen for a wife by the soldier that discovers the secret of their worn out dancing shoes.

6x6 on wood panel, available via link in bio

#fairytale #princess #bride #12dancingprincesses #portrait #mixedmedia #aleciamillerart #artforher #artforthehome #artandliterature
‘She Listened and She Knew’ is my day 23 paint ‘She Listened and She Knew’ is my day 23 painting.

The last three paintings come from The 12 Dancing Princesses, with this one being the youngest princess, who tried to tell the others they were being followed, but no one listened to her...

6x6 on wood panel, available through link in bio

#princess #fairytale #12dancingprincesses #portrait #mixedmedia #aleciamillerart #25daysofminis #artforher #artfortheholidays
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