MIXED-MEDIA ARTIST AND DAFA MEMBER SUZANNE McNEILL was the
guild’s guest presenter in September 2014. She shared, in depth, two of her
favorite art techniques – Zentangles and Gelli Printing. Members learned some
of the basics of “tangling” during the mini-workshop, when Suzanne led them in
making unique peek-a-boo cards, using simple materials and intricate-looking Zentangle
patterns.
The author of numerous books on all kinds of art techniques,
Suzanne then presented a program focused on the recent use she has made of
Zentangle techniques and Gelli plate prints in her colorful art. Sometimes the
two techniques are combined in unique ways in her painted canvases and quilted
pieces. She demonstrated for the crowd how she makes basic monoprints using the
synthetic gelatin plate manufactured by Gelli Arts.
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Left to right: Inspired by Suzanne’s samples, members try
their skills at “tangling.” Suzanne displays a card with a peek-a-boo opening.
Finished cards by several members.
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Assisted by Tammi Daubenspeck, Suzanne displays a silk scarf
with colorful Zentangle designs, an animal quilt with Gelli-printed fabrics,
and a quilt featuring black and quite Zentangle threadplay.
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Left and center: One of Suzanne’s painted canvases featuring
Zentangle designs and a Zentangle-inspired portrait. Right: During Show &
Tell, Leo Ransom displays two of his quilts, including a Jimi Hendrix portrait. Assisting are new members Charlene
Lee and Vanessa Smith.
Posted by Carolyn Skei
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