Journaling Reads:
I remember when I wanted to learn how to knit: I had to go find a local yarn store and buy some yarn and needles so the owner would teach me how to knit. She taught me how to cast on and basic knit and purl. And then I had to go back to learn how to cast off. It was so frustrating to have to go all the way to the store each time I made a mistake or had a follow up question.g.
All this was before YouTube and Vimeo and other online video sites came to bloom. This was before people made how-to videos completely for free and made them available to people like me for no reason except their generosity.
In the last few months, I’ve learned how to crochet, knit a hat, make a camera strap, create a cover for my book reader, knit in the round, create a zentangle, and tons of mixed media techniques, all without leaving my house.
The evolution of the internet and streaming media coupled with cheap video camera prices has meant that I can learn any skill at my convenience and I am very grateful for that.
So, like you mention it here and I read it and I go, sigh, I already know THAT! And THAT! [knit/crochet] but then you mention Zentangles and I go hunting for them and now I have half a sketchbook of Zentangles and I can’t stop doing them and I love the art they create. So, like, go ahead and keep mentioning stuff you’re grateful for because I’m pickin’ up on it and I’m willing to share my gratitude as well. Cool stuff these videos!
aren’t zentangles awesome? i need to do more of them! 🙂
I learned to fold a origami crane with an online video and i am so happy about that, so i totally get this!
ooh i should try that too! thank you for the idea!
wow a zentangle – have to go look that one up. Did you find any good sites you would recommend?
i just searches on youtube and there was one by Julie Fan-Fei Balzer. Let me know if you can’t find it, i’ll find it for you!
Amen! 🙂