One of the wonderful things about Zentangle celebrating it's 20th Anniversary is that sometimes we have already written exactly what we want to say. We invite you to revisit this blog from February 2023. Enjoy! --- + --- Maria writes... For as long as I can remember, I believed that I was an artist. If anyone asked what I did, that was my response. I lived and breathed it, saw it, wrote it and lived it. It was a daily comfort, a symbol of the luck that the universe bestowed on me. Well, not the only luck, but you get...
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...