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Molly writes... When we first explored making black Zentangle tiles in 2011, my initial thought was that it would be the same as working on white paper, just the reverse. However, once we started experimenting with black papers and white pens, I was quickly proven wrong. Once I realized that it was not the same as working on white tiles, my interest was piqued. I knew we had to dig into this different way of expressing tangles. At first, our attempts were basic. We were gathering information through our experiences. We stuck mostly to using white ink. Trying to process...
Julie writes… When I heard that the Zentangle Time Machine's next stop was the introduction of black Zentangle tiles in 2011, I began to think about my own journey with black tiles. Admittedly, it is not a tile that I reach for often. The process felt so different and I think I just never gave them a chance. So naturally, I did not gravitate toward them. This month, though, a little voice (Bijou.. is that you?) has been whispering to me to reach for them more often. The first thing that I was reminded of is that tangling with white...
Julie writes... For over twenty years, Zentangle, Inc. has grown and evolved beyond our wildest dreams. As we climb aboard the Zentangle Time Machine this year, we’re delighted to look back not only at the big, shining milestones but also at the many small moments that quietly carried us to where we are today. When we reflect on the decisions made and paths taken as a company, we often discover that inspiration arrived from unexpected places or that we were laying the foundation for something long before we realized it. With that spirit in mind, we gathered to consider what...