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At first glance, a Zentangle creation can seem intricate and complicated. But, when you learn how it is done, you realize how simple it is . . . sort of
like learning the secret behind a magic trick. Then, when you create a piece of Zentangle art, you realize how fun and engrossing the process itself is.
We love when someone is convinced they can't draw the Zentangle art we show them. Then, within 15 minutes, they have easily accomplished what they thought was impossible. This is one of our favorite Zentangle moments, because then we ask, "What else do you know that you can't do?" You can transfer that insight and experience of success and accomplishment to any life experience. Something may look complicated, but you now know that you can do it, one simple stroke at a time.
Deliberate Stroke In Zentangle, you draw each stroke consciously and deliberately. We are always making "strokes" (thoughts, words, deeds) in our life. By practicing the Zentangle Method's suggestion to make each stroke deliberate, you understand how those apparently small and insignificant "strokes" of our moment to moment lives contribute to an overall life pattern. This is another reason that we say that life is an artform and everyone is an artist. Indeed, everyone draws. Deliberate Focus As you make a deliberate pen stroke on your Zentangle tile without concerning yourself of what it will look like when you are done, that very act of putting your pen to paper focuses your attention in a special way. As your eye follows your pen strokes your attention shifts to a state that allows fresh thoughts, new perspectives, and creative insights to flow unhindered by anxiety or effort. No Eraser There is no eraser in life and there is no eraser in Zentangle. However, in creating Zentangle art (and in living life), you will discover that apparent mistakes can be foundations for new patterns and take you in unexpected and exciting new directions.
We will be offering a Zentangle workshop on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6pm. Or choose the Saturday workshop on the 27th at 1pm.
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 For the Mayo Clinic study, researchers tracked the activities of 256 people, with an average age of 87, for about four years. Keeping up with artsy habits they enjoyed in midlife - including drawing, sculpting, woodworking, pottery, knitting, and ceramics - lowered the risk of fuzzy thinking and memory gaps.
And the benefits of these hobbies don;t stop there. Other research reveals that people who do crafts report lower levels of stress. Also, knitters with chronic pain may feel less discomfort while working with needles and yarn. And in a 2014 University of Central Florida study, older women who did crafts had stronger spatial-ability skills (the ability to think in three dimensions) than noncrafters. So go ahead and stock up on some yarn!
For the entire article, see 'ShopSmart' published by Consumer Reports. |
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More NEW Bath Bombs and Bath Truffles at FIC!
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New varieties of these high quality, locally made bath products include:
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- Golden I (bomb and truffle)
- Nighty Night
- Plumeria
- Heather and Hyacinth
- It's Kismet truffle
- Psychedelic Fruits
Of course, we still have your original favorites:
- Relax with lovely Lavender Shimmer
- Soothe your skin and psyche with Patchouli
- Soak your worries away with It's Kismet!
* Visit The Flaming Ice Cube in Boardman this week and receive a complimentary Bath Truffle with any Bath Bomb Purchase! Online orders will also receive the gift!
* limit on complimentary bath truffle per person per day. while supplies last
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