It has become an annual Zentangle tradition for us to celebrate the holiday season with a series we call The Twelve Days of Zentangle. For twelve consecutive days, we deliver daily tangling lessons, guiding you through the steps to create festive tangled works of art that are all part of the same theme.
Join us now for Day Six, as our old friend Alfie and a couple of new friends take us through The 2022 Twelve Days of Zentangle.
“Your scroll is really coming along. I think this Project Pack No. 19 is one of the more challenging projects” says Marasu.
Nomi muses, “That may well be, Marasu, but I find if you trust the process, you will more than likely find your way. You know what Rick and Maria say . . . 'Anything is possible, one stroke at a time!"
Alfie says “From what I am seeing in the Mosaic App and other posts, it seems to be inspiring tanglers to take some chances. That’s how we learn new things. And if we make a few (so-called) mistakes, we always have the ability to choose the response to turn them into opportunities."
Marasu interupts, "That's why it's called 'response-ability' . . . tee-hee!"
"Good one, Marasu!" continues Alfie. "And I bet even the folks at Zentangle still make mis-strokes of the pen. They have to in order to come up with new, exciting directions to take in our Zentangle journey.”
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This Zentangle series is unique as we will be working on one singular piece of tangled art over the course of twelve lessons. The customized surface will provide structure and a common element to guide us on this adventure together. We will methodically and magically add to the structure as we simultaneously discuss and share our system of collecting, deconstructing, and categorizing tangles. As we take you on an adventure, we will introduce you to our Zentomology™ approach. We will explore Tangle Genuses, or categories of tangles.
In true Zentangle fashion, our approach to this system is playful and open to exploration and interpretation. We use the Zentomology system as way to learn about the characteristics of tangles and explore how to use them in ways that enhance and balance our tangled compositions. As we dig into this concept, we leave a trail of tangled artwork behind us. Join us as we get tangled up in the Zentomology approach of studying tangles while creating one large piece of tangled art.
Each day, as we add to this singular piece of tangled art, we remind you to trust the process. Watch as this composition comes together with different tangles, concepts and your individual style. At the end we will bring all of the elements of the Zentangle Method together in a beautiful and unique piece of artwork.
Tangle along with Rick as he and Maria guide you through the sixth video in this series.
We recommend doing these videos in order, beginning with day 01. You can view all previous Project Pack No. 19 videos here.
Please share your creations on the Zentangle Mosaic App using the hashtag #PP19Day06 and #12DaysofZentangle2022.
Let us know your thoughts below and at the end of this series, we will pick a commenter at random from each day to receive a Zentangle surprise!
These seed tangles really challenge my „no mistakes“ mind. Bit it‘s so much fun!
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Seed tangles – I do like that idea & it’s so easy to identify this genus to my way of thinking. Love the way Rick shrank the size of both Cadent & Huggins according to the space & how these wove behind the existing tangles. Intrigued by how the shading will be done!!
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All the many elements that go into creating each video in this series is amazing!
Linda J on
It’s funny to see Nomi’s mini version of the Project Pack.
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Andrea K on
This project reminds me of the two in person workshops I attended this year. Both taught by Molly and Martha
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It’s been so exhilarating to work on a larger scale. It pushes me out of my little world and encourages new creativity!
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I am really enjoying playing along!
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Andrea R on
It is so fun to watch how things are evolving. One stroke at a time.
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Very interesting the way the tangles transitioned! And did anyone else notice Rick missed an aura on one of the Huggins? Or maybe that was on purpose…..!
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Carol R on
I love this project pack. It’s definitely my favorite one I can remember!
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