First Zentangle with the new pens

The Right Tools . . .

. . . make all the difference. My first pens were just stationery store variety. I bought some gel rollerball pens at Wall-Mart and they were skipping on the paper at the beginning of my strokes. Yesterday I threw my hands up and went to Currie's, our local art supply store, and I bought 6 Micron pigma pens and 3 Graphic pens with the same pigma ink. What a difference they make. They are a pleasure to use. The smaller nib sizes allow me to put detail in the tiny spaces and the larger nibs are great for bold lines and filling in. These pens were only $1.99 (Canadian) each. 

First Zentangles . . . this is going to be fun!

It is so meditative, I love doing these. I am still stiff and a bit awkward but this will improve and I think it is even therapeutic. My hands shake but using them on fine work will help me recover some fine motor skills . . . I hope. Thanks a BUNCH for getting me started Kit!

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