Togetherness Through Drawing

The moments and experiences we have as humans may vary, but there are still underlining connections we all share. 

The realistic drawings I create express "moments in time" that we can relate to, celebrate, remember and cherish.

Zentangle is a drawing experience that can be done together with others. Friends, family, coworkers. Drawing together is a unique kindred experience that can bring us together.

Below are a few examples of "Togetherness Through Drawing"

Moment in Time... Memorials

This is my cousin Shaun. He and I were Birthday Buddies, born two years apart. Our families would get together many times throughout the year, spending holidays together, camping and hiking; we just loved being together! 

Shaun passed away from cancer at the age of 27. A heartbreaking event for our family. However, even as he went through treatments, his smile and unique sense of humor shown through. This drawing is him, not the "cancer-him", but the Shaun we all loved, adored, and truly miss. 

Death is a part of life that everyone on earth shares. We all have lost dear loved ones, and one day, we will be the loved one that has passed and is missed. ​

Learning Together

Although the Zentangle Drawing Method is easy-to-learn, embarking on a new activity can be intimidating. That's where friends and family come in. Together the experience is more fun and comfortable, as we laugh, ask questions, and explore creativity. 

The group you see here were the students of my first Tangled Wine & Coffee class. As this was a first for me, I was a little nervous. However, all of these students were also my friends, and we were all there to have a good time and learn something new. ​

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A little about me...

My first memory of drawing was when I was 8 years old. I woke up early, walked into my living room, grabbed the Lion King Disney book off a shelf and laid down on the floor next to the sliding glass door to my backyard (this was the only source of light in the house that early). With a piece of lined notebook paper and a pencil in hand, I started drawing. 
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It’s been around 30 years since that drawing and my love of using graphite has remained strong. I now focus my artwork on portraits of people, rendering them realistically from photographs. 

In 2014 I discovered Zentangle, and ventured out of my graphite comfort-zone into ink. Although this transition to ink was very challenging at first, Zentangle provided a way to learn, play and explore that I would not have had the courage to do on my own. I am now a Certified Zentangle Teacher (C.Z.T.) and love introducing people to this amazing method of drawing.

Drawings as a young artist