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Maria's Meanderings: Muzeums

Maria's Meanderings: Muzeums

Sometimes our tangles have stories or tales behind the pen strokes and sometimes our pen strokes inspire stories or tales. When Maria posts a tile on the Zentangle Mosaic App she almost always shares with us some sort of creative narrative. Her words range from inspiring thoughts to fanciful tales. We thought we would share with you some of these parings in a blog series we are calling Maria’s Meanderings.

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Maria writes...

I was dreaming the other night. . . (or was it day???) of what might happen to Zentangle art in 50 years. Or, what about 100 years? I, of course, imagine muzeums having whole galleries dedicated just to Z art. Maybe even a wing! All the artworkz treated as old masterpieces: handled, framed, preserved and hung with care and dignity. I can picture the muzeums offering the use of beautiful, magnifying glasses to ardent observers of this particular genre of art. There would be specialists who hang only this particular art, with knowledge of all things Zentangle. Specialized docents would lead gallery tours, telling the muzeum guests stories of the history of Zentangle and of the particular artist whose work they are admiring. “. . . and this tile here, you can see the both the sadness, then the joy the artist was experiencing that day. Notice the lines appear then disappear into the unexpected introduction of color”.


I love this dream and will try to somehow sneak into the next chapter, when you see Zentangle art at Christie’s, of the smallest artworks breaking records of value and demand. We will have to remind our children and grands and great grands, to handle these pieces with care. Because they weren’t just drawings/paintings, these were created with a special palette of emotions, wishes, dreams and love. Yup.

That’s how it’s going to be. I know it in my heart. Sure as the moon and stars

Maria Thomas

36 comments

  • Zentangle speakz to a spot in our souls that lives on. Our tiles are proof of that.

    Ginger White CZT 34 on

  • I love the thought that all of our precious tangled tiles are muzeum pieces.

    Josephine Wood on

  • ExZactly! It’s already begun. Every tangler worldwide is sharing the Zen of tangled art with family and friends.

    Thank you for your meandering moment that will inspire my day. Truly each one of my tangles is an emotional moment frozen in time.

    Ann Baum on

  • I have had family and Friends say the first thing they’ll get ahold of after I pass away, are my Zentangle works… I recently buried my husband in December. I made sure he got to take some Zentangle Love with him. He was my biggest Fan, and Muse. He still continues to inspire me. Not a day went by where he didn’t ask me what I was up to with my Pens and Tiles. So glad we got to Rhode Island. I’m so glad he insisted we go ! He was the guy in the Wheelchair at CZT38.

    Crystal Gidget Bushinsky on

  • A glimpse of the future provides inspiration and energy that never dies. I am attracted to it’s magical magnetism. Thanks Maria-for seeing so much!

    John Gainer on

  • And don’t forget …public art! ;)

    Deanna Nagle on

  • Maria, you have no idea what you and Zentangle have led me through over the years. Like your dream, I hope that someday what Z is will be appreciated and cherished. Thank you infinitely!

    Marilyn on

  • I pray that your dreams come true because this is an art form that has already touched many hearts.Thanks for all you and your family do to share your talents with us

    D Kinsler (mghdk) on

  • Yes! Yes! Yes! I dream this often and also believe it will be so! :)

    Deanna Nagle on

  • I always dream of sending my Zentangle tiles to Maria so that it can be kept safely for future generations. So I can keep on dreaming like Maria. Keep up the good work😘😘

    Poh Yen Ho on

  • So be it 💗

    Rosane on

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