Julie writes… We are often asked if Zentangle Project Packs are meant for beginners. Some of them are great for those getting started, but others are meant to push a more seasoned tangler outside of their comfort zone. What I love about the Zentangle Method is that each tangler's comfort zone is different. We all have different styles, approaches and tangles we prefer and things that we do not naturally gravitate towards. I mentioned a few times during this project pack that Pre-Strung tiles are something outside of my comfort zone. In my practice, I enjoy watching how a tangle...

Julie writes... As we were preparing for a month-long celebration of Zendala tiles, I found myself reaching for more and more to tangle on. Almost every single time that I put pen to paper, a blossoming tangle came out of my pen. What is a blossoming tangle? These tangles tend to radiate out from a center point and plant themselves like an island or a blossom on a tile. They build upon themselves either inwardly or outwardly and present as a concentrated form. They tend not to rely on string lines to hold them together. They are often bold and...

Julie writes... There is something inherently special about a round Zendala™ tile. If you think about all of the different pieces of paper you encounter during the day, they are most often square or rectangular. We write on them, fold them, stack them, file them, mail them, wrap them, and scribble our thoughts and notes on them. It is almost as if they come with instructions. You see a square or rectangular piece of paper, and you might hear it say, "write here, make a list, type something important." But, a piece of round paper? You do not often find...