Featured Speaker: Melinda Barlow
About Melinda Barlow
Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), Art Teacher, Retired Librarian, CEO of Barlow Dinahsty LLC
Meet Melinda Barlow, a Certified Zentangle Teacher and co-owner of Barlow Dynasty LLC, who traded in her library card for a micron pen and never looked back! With a passion for art that rivals her love for a good book, Melinda weaves magic on paper, transforms pages into masterpieces, and spins fiber into works of wonder.
Retired from the world of Dewey Decimal, Melinda now reigns as the Queen of Creativity, where she rules with a pen in one hand and a skein of yarn in the other. Armed with an IT and computer science degree, this artistic powerhouse can code a masterpiece and draw a digital design with equal finesse.
When she's not busy crafting tangles that make even the most seasoned artists envious, you can find Melinda lost in a world of colors, textures, and endless possibilities. Whether she's knitting a cozy scarf, folding a book into a work of art, or teaching the intricate art of Zentangle, Melinda's creativity knows no bounds.
So, if you're ready to dive into a world where pixels meet paint, where code dances with color, and where every creation tells a story, join Melinda Barlow on her artistic adventure. Because when it comes to art, this retired librarian turned art extraordinaire is rewriting the book on what it means to be truly creative.
📝 Speaker Takeaways:
- Melinda explores the therapeutic benefits of Zentangle, finding comfort and gratitude in the simplicity of pen and paper amidst a tech-driven world. She shares personal experiences of overcoming anxiety through art during health challenges, highlighting the power of gratitude in alleviating stress.
- Melinda advocates for embracing mistakes as opportunities in Zentangle, promoting a problem-solving mindset instead, and underscores the importance of perseverance and self-discovery in artistic pursuits.
- Melinda showcases Zentangle's creative potential by demonstrating various patterns and shading techniques. She illustrates how these small artworks can enhance everyday items like bookmarks or tags, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment of practicing Zentangle and sharing it with others.
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About Melinda Barlow
Meet Melinda Barlow, a Certified Zentangle Teacher and co-owner of Barlow Dynasty LLC, who traded in her library card for a micron pen and never looked back! With a passion for art that rivals her love for a good book, Melinda weaves magic on paper, transforms pages into masterpieces, and spins fiber into works of wonder.
Retired from the world of Dewey Decimal, Melinda now reigns as the Queen of Creativity, where she rules with a pen in one hand and a skein of yarn in the other. Armed with an IT and computer science degree, this artistic powerhouse can code a masterpiece and draw a digital design with equal finesse.
When she's not busy crafting tangles that make even the most seasoned artists envious, you can find Melinda lost in a world of colors, textures, and endless possibilities. Whether she's knitting a cozy scarf, folding a book into a work of art, or teaching the intricate art of Zentangle, Melinda's creativity knows no bounds.
So, if you're ready to dive into a world where pixels meet paint, where code dances with color, and where every creation tells a story, join Melinda Barlow on her artistic adventure. Because when it comes to art, this retired librarian turned art extraordinaire is rewriting the book on what it means to be truly creative.
📝 Speaker Takeaways:
- Melinda explores the therapeutic benefits of Zentangle, finding comfort and gratitude in the simplicity of pen and paper amidst a tech-driven world. She shares personal experiences of overcoming anxiety through art during health challenges, highlighting the power of gratitude in alleviating stress.
- Melinda advocates for embracing mistakes as opportunities in Zentangle, promoting a problem-solving mindset instead, and underscores the importance of perseverance and self-discovery in artistic pursuits.
- Melinda showcases Zentangle's creative potential by demonstrating various patterns and shading techniques. She illustrates how these small artworks can enhance everyday items like bookmarks or tags, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment of practicing Zentangle and sharing it with others.
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Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge!!!!
I absolutely adore Zentangle and find it hugely beneficial on so many levels.
I was so excited to see this free gift and also thank you for that offer. However I seem to be unable to download it as One Drive says it’s having issues…
I am working to get this updated but here is the link behind the firewall. https://barlowdinahsty.company.site/Tangle-Relax-and-Ponder-p655592103
I’m just so grateful , very fond about your gift (so generous).
I just read a little … so much emotion and good positive vibe.
THANKS A LOT, i’m glad to came to this event and discovered so much talented artist with good spirit
i will share and speak about your work with my friend
Thank you so much for making the ebook available. It’s lovely!