Real Name: Neil Burley
Based in: Leicester, UK
Greetings! I enjoyed my first career as a doctor, specialising in psychiatry. Unfortunately I needed to retire on the grounds of ill-health in January 2010 after a long period of sick leave.
I am now embarking on my second career – looking to develop my creative skills and then freelance as an artist/designer. I have had a long time interest in artistic/creative pursuits but not enough time to develop them, and I hope this blog will showcase that development. I will be training at Leicester College on their BTEC Extended Diploma Art & Design course, starting in September 2011, for two years.
Current interests include zentangle inspired art, art journaling, altered art, felting and playing with mixed media techniques.
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I also help run cardcrafting and scrapbooking workshops for The Manic Stamper Ltd (www.themanicstamper.co.uk). Their cardmaking and scrapbooking make-and-take workshops are on the third Saturday of each month between 2-5pm (except September & December). The workshops are held at Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church, Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD, and typical costs range between £1-£5 depending on the project(s) you choose. There is also a shop with 10% discount on most items for those attending the club. No need to book, just turn up on the day 
Click here for a location map.
I have also started demo’ing and leading workshops for Kim’s Crafts in Wigston and Hinckley, Leicestershire. Watch out on their website for the timetable – I’ll be back there in the new year.
Hi Neil! Caught up with your blog at last. I like it! Go well love Jenny
‘Probably Everything There Is To Do With Distress Inks’ has me intriqued… If I ever make it to England (wish, hope, fingers crossed) I will drop in, say hi and take your class. I live in Australia
Hi Neil: I’ve just discovered your site and I am sooooo impressed with your zentangle art. The tangles are very distinct and they speak of your great creative genius. Thanks for sharing your fantastic art adventures with us.
Just started tangling and stumbled upon your site. The zentangle patterns are absolutely beautifl! Thank you so much for sharing. If you find yourself doing some workshops in Wales, let me know!!!!!!
Nia
Forever Tangles
Wonderful bunch of zentangles. Thank you.
Barbara
I like your versatility. Your work is beautiful. I was a teacher, but became disabled, so I am trying new crafts and hobbies like zentangle. I subscribed to your blog and look forward to seeing your new work.
Hi Kristy – thank you for your feedback, and best wishes as you explore new avenues too
LOVED art all my life. Just recently discovered tangle art, it definitely fits with my creative style, in that I just go with the flow, little or no planning! Seems to be quite new to UK, am I right? I was actually one day googling for Tangles, the stop smoking twisty toy thing! It found all these gorgeous ideas and patterns which seem to be endless and made me go, Oooh!…nice…
Wish there were classes near where I live, (Notts) Ive put forward the idea to local college but not holding my breath. Anyway, all the best, Jan B