Molly writes: I am very attracted to the philosophy behind the Zentangle Method. Strangely, it was the one thing that was missing in my practice when I first started tangling so many years ago. It was missing because I didn't think I needed it and therefore I clumsily tried to make it work without it. I think I was in denial that it was perhaps something I did need and maybe something I was subconsciously searching for. Once I opened my heart and let go of judgment and expectation, I started to see and feel things in a completely different...

Julie writes… I have spent a lot of time recently looking through old family photos. I started looking for just a few photos, but next thing I know, it has been hours of sorting through photos. Taking the time to relish the memories, to study the faces of the people in the photos and to reflect on what has changed and what has stayed the same. Sometimes, you do not realize how far you’ve come until you look back at where you started. The same can be said for your Zentangle practice. We recently pulled out some of our very...

I am often asked, “What are the rules for creating Zentangle art?" I always reply with a cheeky response, “have fun!” I know this is not the answer they are hoping for, but the truth is, there really are no rules. There are 8 guiding steps that provide structure. These 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method give you a clear and accessible foundation for creating beautiful art and experiencing all the benefits that this method has to offer. Once you have a solid foundation to start on, there is room for exploration and evolution, but you are always supported by...