Molly writes: Does the Zentangle Method tug at our heartstrings?   The heart is a universal symbol. It transcends most all human languages. It seems to be a recognizable symbol we learn from very early age. The heart of course is full of love. It’s both gentle and powerful. It’s warm and nurturing. Its simple and expressive. As a symbol it represents a part of the human soul. The part that fuels courage, enthusiasm, feelings, inclinations, passion, emotions, and more. Our hearts guide us to feel the things that are not physical. The word heart is also used to describe...

Happy Valentine's Day! Maria writes: In my readings lately, I discovered that Zentangle is quite "hearty". . . and in more ways than you might have imagined. Definitions from my trusty dictionary: HEARTY: adjective Warm-hearted Genuine Heart-felt Wholehearted Exuberant Unrestrained Strong and well Substantial Abundant . . . AND Nourishing Nourishing I think, most of all, nourishing. It feeds our heart, frees our emotions. It supports our needs, wants and enhances our lives. One needs heart to create beautiful things. And in my heart, I just know these things. Rick writes: In our English language, "art" is found within "heart."...

Maria writes... It came to me on this beautiful, rainy morning, that it would be such fun to have an exhibit of our favorite tile from our own collection of Zentangle art. I would be honored to see these masterpieces but also to hear why it is your favorite. So, I’m asking you to look through your private collections and repost your nomination along with a story of what made you choose it. It could be nonsensical to all but yourself, but we would love to hear it nevertheless. What made me think of this was a casual glance at...