Zen and the 1600's

No, this isn't a history lesson, although if someone does one on the subject please contact me and I will link to it.

I mentioned in my last post that I am attending Meredith this week.  I have already received my syllabus for 2D design.  I had to create a pinterest board for the lessons we will be doing.  The first set of pins are for zentangles.  We will be using this to create a design.  I am excited about the project.

So I was pinning zentangles, when I came across this picture...

Click pic to be taken to The Creative Point.

I had not really thought about it before I saw this picture, but the concept of zentangles is similar to Jacobean design from the 17th century.  I find this very interesting.

This to me is what NoLimitArts is about.  Combining different techniques and mediums.

Click on the picture for the source and a brief commentary on different stitches used within the design.

Sooo excited about what you may be seeing this year in my Etsy shop!

Cultivating Creativity,

Dora

It's been a while...

such is life.  So next week I will start classes at Meredith College.  I am getting a degree in graphic design and I think it will help me further in the direction I am going with my embroidery designs, as well as pattern writing and so forth. 

It has been a hard decision.  I keep telling myself it's not worth my time (or money!).  I may not have everything in life, but I am happy with my life and even with this degree whose to say I will accomplish anything with it.  My family has been very encouraging and they thinks it's a great idea for me to do this. 

I am looking forward to opportunities that are before me and how taking these class will help me in design.  I think my biggest weakness is motivation.  Not motivation to do, but motivation in accomplishing.  I guess that is why I like creating the embroidery designs.  I can create, but there is no goal to reach other than self gratification in the out come of my embroidery.  I love teaching as well.  I have thought of opening a sewing studio and teaching others to sew.

I am making things for my etsy shop besides the embroidery designs to help with the money situation with school.  Please, take a moment and look to see if there is anything that interest you.


Cultivating Creativity,
Dora