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Suzanne Binnie
Artist & Teacher
ZENTANGLE Gallery
| Copyright Culhaven Studios 2009 All images and artwork in this website are the property of the artist and Culhaven Studios and may not be copied or used in any other way without the written consent of the owners |
CULHAVEN STUDIOS Suzanne & Peter Binnie Owners 8 Marshalls Way, Hollis, NH 03049 603-465-2339 Studio 603-340-4774 Cell www.culhavenstudios.com susan@culhavenstudios.com Watercolor and Mixed media Paintings, Teaching, Matting, Cards and Calendars |
| Introduction to Zentangle® The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at www.zentangle.com Zentangle® is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing - and the best part is anyone can do it! It is not necessary to be an artist to Zentangle® and there is no “correct” way to complete a piece. There are now hundreds of specific patterns that have been developed and named that may be incorporated into a piece, and they are available in published books. The only limitation is the creator’s creativity. As a piece is being developed it may take on a life of its own and the final product may be unlike the original idea. The process of producing a Zentangle® image is fun and relaxing; indeed many people find it relieves stress and is an escape from their busy technology oriented world. It is a series of deliberate pen and ink strokes made on a piece of art paper measuring 3.5 inches square, often with unexpected results. Suzanne at first did not want to learn about Zentangle®. Fortunately, friends convinced her to try it and she is so glad she did! It has become a wonderful way to enhance her artistic expression by providing inspiration and mental relaxation. Suzanne observes, “Being an artist I never had time to study design and now I feel I am able to produce beautiful and captivating graphic designs through this medium.” Suzanne is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) and now brings her considerable watercolor teaching experience to empower others to have fun and produce beautiful Zentangle images for themselves. |
| The four Zentangle® images above are done in the original style using clearly defined patterns set in the 3.5 x 3.5 inch paper "tile". There are more than 100 patterns that have been named and are available for reference in published books. |
These Zentangles are composed of a mixture of the "recognized" patterns and patterns designed by Suzanne
Suzanne likes to make her own designs and formats rather than sticking to the "recognized'
patterns and the 3.5 inch square tile. She believes that a well constructed Zentangle® can be
any size and can stand alone as a work of art. Some of her "Zentangle Paintings" are shown
below.
patterns and the 3.5 inch square tile. She believes that a well constructed Zentangle® can be
any size and can stand alone as a work of art. Some of her "Zentangle Paintings" are shown
below.
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Suzanne Binnie, BFA, CZT Suzanne graduated from Penn State Temple School of Art, PA with the degree of Bachelor of Fine Art. She has also completed the course to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher and is registered in New Hampshire and Virginia. Suzanne teaches Watercolor Painting and her Beginner and Advanced Classes are ongoing; several Basic and Advanced Zentangle Workshops are held every month - check the Current Events page on this site. Contact Culhaven Studios for more details and to make a reservation for a class or workshop. |
| ZENTANGLE PAINTINGS |
Tangled Lobster
Tulips Two
Koi Fish Tangle
Lobster
All the Zentangle® images shown here were drawn by Suzanne.
| Contact Culhaven Studios for more details and to make a reservation for a class or workshop. |