Wednesday, November 20, 2013

500 posts!

No, no! Not that kind!
This is my 500th blog post!

Hard to believe that three years ago I barely knew what a blog was. 'Way back then I understood a blog to be some sort of online diary and I wondered why anyone would want a diary that everybody could read. Well... life-long learning. I now know a whole lot more about blogs!

When I started I expected the blog to be about art generally, frequently featuring zentangle but having a lot of other art-related posts as well. That quickly changed. I think now it's about 99% zentangle. Not that I mind, no sirree!

Just out of curiosity I did a little tally of topics.

53 posts feature tangles that I've deconstructed/designed, some pretty terrific, others not so much. You can find them all (with thumbnails) here.

46 posts feature my artwork: some older, some new, some zentangle-inspired, some not. Generally I haven't included any classic, square Zentangle tiles. You can see a lot of it here, although I know I've forgotten to label some posts. And you can check out my website, although I don't update it as often as this blog. :P

127 posts (I think) mention other CZTs, and again, I'm sure I've forgotten to label some.

82 posts mention mandalas. Before I fell into Zentangle I focused on mandala artwork, mainly in acrylic paint, but also drawing, collage, and mixed media.

56 posts talk about circles.

72 posts show artwork on zendala tiles (the round ones).

8 posts reference my idea to use an 'apple corer thingy' as a mandala template.

10 posts reference my 'two pencil string' idea.

127 posts show zentangle-inspired art (ZIA for short).

11 posts mention ATCs (Artist Trading Cards).

57 posts are for Art Every Day Month (November) when I generally attempt to try a new tangle each day and show you what I've done. This year I just got totally too busy!

1 post mentions an eraser.
All my tangles:
Black Pearlz, Boss, Chebucto, Gingham, Jemz, Many Moons,
Ninja Stars, Prestwood, Screen, Shing, Wildwood, Zedbra

And a lot more, of course.
THANK YOU for stopping by, regularly or occasionally!
I must say, I really enjoy sharing all this with you and always appreciate your comments, corrections and inquiries. Keep visiting!

13 comments:

  1. Many congratulations Margaret - your posts are always appreciated.

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  2. Your stats are cute... one post mentions an eraser... Congratulations on so many great blog posts. I hope you continue to post another 500!

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  3. Margaret, thank you for all your inspiringly glorious posts! Three cheers...hip pip hooray!!

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  4. Congratulations! I haven't seen all of them, but the ones I've seen always inspired me. Thank you

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  5. Congratulations Margaret! That sure is a LOT of inspirations, so thank you!

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  6. Congratulations. It is always fun to see your projects ; All your posts are a great source to learn about zentangle. I really like your artwork. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  7. Thank you. I look forward to you blogs and your gorgeous work. Here's to the next 500!

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  8. Oh Margaret, I love that picture and your sense of humor! Congrats on reaching another blog milestone! You know that I am a fan! Thanks for all of your wonderful posts and inspiration!

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  9. Congrats on this milestone Margaret - looking forward to the next 500!!!

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  10. Congratulations on 500! This all works out great that you like to blog, because we love reading your blog!
    Hugs

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  11. Congrats...you always inspire and encourage to change our perspective...one stroke at a time... Thanks for your blog.

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  12. Congratulations! thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and art! Blessings and good health always!

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