Today I’m sharing the beautiful and inspiring documentary video “Life & Art Entangled” by film maker David Cowardin featuring Duluth, Minnesota, CZT Esther Piszczek.
As the film maker explains on his now-defunct blog,
“The plan was to film Esther Piszcek drawing Zentangle inspired patterns on an upright piano that she and her husband rescued and restored. Esther wanted to preserve her artwork in a video in the event that she sold the piano and the buyer decided to paint over it.
Simple project, we thought.
But when we set up our cameras and lights and began filming Esther drawing, something magical and unexpected happened. …
Life and Art Entangled tells the story of Esther’s big leap set to the powerful improv performance by Peter Brown. It’s magical to see how Peter’s music and Esther’s story flow so well together, bound together by Esther’s drawings.”
In Esther’s own words,
My goal in making the film was to preserve the artwork on the piano. I never intended for it to be a re-telling of my journey from prosecutor to artist. The outcome is a testament to David Cowardin’s skill as a powerful storyteller. Like my experience with Zentangle®, the outcome was unexpected and completely magical.
I am incredibly grateful for everyone who helped me bring this film to life and turn my dream into reality. I hope Life & Art Entangled inspires the world.
Sit back, relax, enjoy and be inspired by Esther and improv pianist Peter Brown …
As a not-quite-recovered perfectionist myself, I found Esther’s story very powerful and resonant.
Esther has shared several tangles on the site which you can locate using the tag estherp.
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The Tangle Refresher series, aka Buried Treasure, spotlights hidden tangle gems from the past. It can remind you of tangles you might not have used for a while or introduce you to some you haven’t come across yet.
Here are five more tangle pattern gems and a Tangle Refresher from a year (or two) ago for your tangling pleasure. Remember to check out the “More Good Stuff” links below too.
BTW as you visit these tangles please do leave a comment of thanks and encouragement to show the artists you appreciate them for sharing their creativity to inspire yours. And please share a link to your favorite tangles with your followers on all your social media. Thanks!
Zenful tangling!
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More good stuff …
- Adding glorious color to your ZIA projects – a tutorial by CZT Marie Browning
- Lightfast or not? Important considerations about color in your Zentangle-inspired art by Jane Catherine, CZT
- New to Zentangle®? The Official Zentangle Kit has everything you need to get started, including a great DVD tutorial by Zentangle co-founder Maria Thomas.
- A great companion to the Kit is the new Zentangle Primer Vol 1 – your CZT-in-a-book by the founders of Zentangle!
- Everything you need to know about creating Zentangle-Inspired Art or Products
- Free Interweave eBook – Know Your Rights: Copyright 101 for crafters and artists
- Tangle Pattern Refreshers – the entire Buried Treasure series.
- Find more tutorials on TanglePatterns by visiting the TUTORIALS tab on the pink alphabetic menu bar
- Find a CZT near you – the link to the list of Certified Zentangle Teachers is located in the left sidebar of the site under the heading SOURCE WEBSITES.
- Interested in becoming a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT®)? Here’s more information.
- Linda’s List of Zentangle-original tangles — THE tangles to learn first if you’re new to Zentangle.
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Amazing video. Beautifully done and wonderful music to go along with the tangles. Thank you for sharing this with us Linda and Esther and everyone else involved in making this video. Now I’m inspired to tangle a larger piece. 🙂
Inspiring great piece Thanks for sharing to all who’ve had a part in this.
Thank you for sharing the process. It was beautiful. I do tangle on larger pieces and felt validated as I watched Esther working on the piano. The music enhanced everything as well. Now to go work on my translucent acrylic wastebaskets that I’m tangling on for Christmas presents.
Wow, amazing video,music and soul-baring storytelling. Very moving and inspiring.
Awe-inspiring. What a wonderful story accompanied by such beautiful music. Thank you so much for sharing and to all those involved in producing this video.
I just loved the video Life and Art Entangled featuring Esther Piszczek tangling on a white piano and Peter Brown noodling knowledge-ably on the same piano. What a meditative and wonderful work of art they both combined to make! Thank you for showing it to us!
Hey Linda –
Returning once again to an old fav. Just to let you know that the URL to David’s how-to video has gone AWOL.
Love how this project progresses but the music is seamless.
Cheers
Linda
Thanks for the heads up, removed the links.