Molly writes: From almost the beginning, one of the first tangles we teach is crescent moon. In the process of learning this tangle, without even knowing it, you also learn the drawing technique we call aura. Aura, in Zentangle speak, is a line that is drawn close to a previously drawn line that mimics its path like a halo. Aura is a technique that we use in many of our tangles and tanglenhancers. Knowing this technique brings ease and confidence to your practice as you learn new tangles, tackle ways to build composition, and look for inspiration on how to...

It is hard to believe another year has come and gone, and what a year it has been! As we look back on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for the Zentangle Community and the peace, calm and camaraderie that you bring.2024 was a special year for us, as we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Zentangle Method! In the beginning of the year, we embarked on a year long celebration and you all eagerly joined us for the ride.One of our favorite ways to connect with the Zentangle community is through our blog, YouTube Channel and Zentangle Mosaic app....

Molly writes... Albert Einstein famously said, “creativity is contagious, pass it on.” I love this quote. I think it is quite accurate, and I love when I see it in action. We see it often in the Zentangle Community. It is wonderful to witness those who create with the Zentangle Method, sharing their creative ways and ideas with others. We all feed from and learn from each other without a sense of competition, and you really do feel like the creativity is contagious. In our Zentangle practice, we begin and end with gratitude. That is how it has always been....