This week in our Back to Basics series, Maria reflects on some early ideas they had about the Zentangle Method. Enjoy! --- + --- Maria writes:In the early days, when Zentangle was just a smile in our hearts, Rick and I knew that this new thing we happened upon, would be totally and inexplicably magical. We were obsessed with sharing this drawing system with whoever would dare to listen. I had dreams about how it would grow, by leaps and bounds. But my initial thoughts about who would love this new artform was … wait, wait, get this … children. ...
Through our conversations about mental health this past month, we were thrilled to learn about the work that Gale Sherman is doing at the Sister José Women’s Center and are pleased that we can share her story with the Zentangle Community! --- + --- Gale Writes... Mental Health Awareness Month & Sister José Women’s Center: Sisters Helping Sisters Many of those currently without homes (usually referred to as “homeless”) have mental health issues. They range from severe and chronic issues to those brought on by their current living situation. Homelessness not only robs the victims of dignity but also...
Julie writes... When I finished filming my video for Project Pack No. 14, I was pleased with the finished piece of art (sorry about using white charcoal! I thought they were included in the project pack!), but I was left feeling like there was more I could have said about the message I was trying to convey, so I am sharing with you a companion blog to Zentangle Project Pack No. 14, Day 04. Theordore Roosevelt once said, “comparison is the thief of joy,” and this statement still holds true today, if not more than ever. In a world where...