In 2021, we introduced you to CZT sisters Maria Tovar and Mercedes Perez from Spain, who were teaching the Zentangle Method to nurses at the Autónoma University in Madrid. We recently asked Maria for an update on the work they are doing and there is much to share! In this two-part series, we will share information from Maria Tovar and some of the nurses involved. Enjoy! --- + --- Maria writes (traducción al español a continuación) ... As a result of the COVID19 pandemic and its serious consequences worldwide, we have become aware of the importance of Mental Health, the...

Jen writes... One of our favorite parts of a Zentangle class is when the mosaic comes together. The creation of this bigger piece of art from all the unique compositions will never cease to dazzle. Usually everyone has followed a similar set of instructions, but there is such beauty and inspiration in the differences. It is delightful to narrowly focus on each individual tile and notice the different styles and directions the tanglers went. But, when you step back and change your focus, and absorb the art piece created as a whole, there is that “wow” moment. There is even...

Jen writes... It is the middle of the night, bleary eyed, I am double checking my spreadsheet to make sure I am giving the right medicines at the right time. It is the middle of the night, I am holding her hand, trying to say goodbye but trying to hold on. It is the middle of the night, I am weeping softly into my pillow, because alone, in the middle of the night, is the only time I can empty some of the bucket of tears inside me. These are snapshots of times in my life. I am a caregiver,...