August Round Up

Even though August is not yet over, a little over half way, here is a quick creative roundup.

Words have been in short supply due to work commitments (there’s always marking to do when you’re an English teacher) so in the interim, a bit of blackout poetry can fill the creative need.

 

Counting Words. Edging ever so close to the end of this novella. I added a little over 600 words in August (and read hundreds and hundreds more in student essays).

The “blank” canvas.

The finished version of the “blank” canvas. Not totally happy with the results but it was an experiment. Needs more experimenting.

I haven’t drawn in a while and took an afternoon to play around with pencils and pens.

Zentangle #31 Two For One

 

Two For One

we
are only two of
flesh and blood
compare us once

Zentangle #30 A Secret

A Secret

a secret 
is how everything
might have been
the alarm clock
on the windowsill
wanted to find out
Is it morning?

 

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

You can also view the Gallery of zentangle poetry HERE.

Zentangle #29 Revelation

Revelation

we sit without
showing ourselves
I don’t really understand
how I can’t see you
you say you had been
in a way
revealing yourself
a clever way 
to get me into bed

 

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

Zentangle #28 Eternity Is Short

 

Eternity Is Short

people make an effort 
to create humans
don’t you think
it’s strange to be human?
it’s to be 
through all eternity 
for a short while

 

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

Zentangle #27 Forgotten

 

Forgotten

you remember
like the stones
on a beach remember:
Nothing is forgotten

 

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

 

Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

Zentangle #26 Permission

Permission

I believe we’re
allowed to ask
to become a child
of creation
and earth

 

This was written for a colleague who is leaving so it’s not for sale. A little different in the style than normal but similar in style to the raven zentangle.

Zentangle #25 Betrayal

Betrayal

I remember feeling
your tongue taste
cold, hot, wet, dry, smooth, rough
at the edge of 
betrayal 

 

(I had forgotten to post this piece when I created it and only came across it this afternoon when I was sorting out my art folder after having posted an earlier one. Therefore the numbering is out of sequence in line with it’s construction date; it should be #24.)

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

Zentangle #24 Breathe

Breathe

in the firmament
of the great design
you glimpse yourself as
flesh and blood
earth and water.
But breathe
because you’re human

 

 

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

UPDATE: This piece is now SOLD. (Going have to be quick for the next one).

Zentangle #22 The Great Mistake

The Great Mistake

grown ups want to
not forget
the great mistake
they were little children
who were tempted to grow
out of childhood 
you’ve heard all this before

This piece is for sale $15AUS (inc postage to anywhere in the world). For an extra $2AUS you can get a set of zentangle postcards.

If you wish to purchase this piece, leave a message in the comments and I will get in touch with you via the email address you use when posting a comment.

Also check out
* Zentangle #20 Patched Together Plasticine. For sale HERE.
* Zentangle #21 Looking Glasses. For Sale HERE.
Calico tote bags featuring “Coloured Pencils” and “Stupid Question” and postcards are available for sale HERE.

Buy TWO zentangle pieces for $25 (inc. postage anywhere in the world).