Rick writes:
Here are three fragments of life seen through a Zentangle lens.
1
We live in an oldish (1875) Victorian home. Some of the windows have the original wrinkled glass. After raising the sash on the window in my office, I noticed that the two right panes were the old glass and the two left panes were modern flat glass. The sun cast shadows on the roof across the street in a way that reminded me of diva dance.
We introduced this tangle about 10 years (!) ago. You can learn more of its story in this newsletter and see its step out in this newsletter.
2
Maria showed me this image from a quote of the day email:
After talking about it, we thought that, from a Zentangle perspective, it would read, "Make amazing mistakes glorious."
3
A few days ago I went outside before bed to look at the full moon. Then I noticed a well-formed "Z" in the sky. As it began to dissolve (the top was as clearly defined as the bottom) I thought to grab a picture. That bright light on the left is the moon.
After people learn to tangle, they often exclaim, "I see patterns!"
How does your world look to you through your Zentangle lens?
Elisa Harris on
Elisa Harris on
Such wonderful observations… the world really does take on and show new shapes when looking through the Zentangle lens! Thanks for this, Rick!
Shawna Oertley on
Sandra Blade on
After CZT training, my Zentangle lens is so focused! I see patterns every where, on hotel wallpaper, on flooring, in nature especially, etc. I was most surprised when I observed that most of my clothes have some sort of Zentangle pattern! Thanks Rick for your insight, and Maria, also.
Mary Kay Cass, C.Z.T. on
What a beautiful post, Rick. And thanks for asking us.
Since 10th grade geometry I have always loved geometric patterns. Combine that with my Guatemalan DNA and culture where patterns are a large part of the Mayan indigenous culture in textile weaving, and Holy Week Alfombras, it’s no wonder I fell in love with the Zentangle art method. But since having a daily Zentangle art practice, I see patterns everywhere and in everything. I often refer to patterns on clothing during class in person or Zoom. Life is a pattern in so many ways, both in the seen and unseen. Peace.
Miriam Zimms on