Harold, Nomi, Zander, Marasu, Alfie, and Icso reunite this holiday season to admire the art and wonder of the 15th century. Their curiosity leads them through illuminated manuscripts, collections of Renaissance artifacts, and treasures from the natural world. But perhaps what delights them most is the excuse to be together again, exploring these marvels side by side.
While you pull out your materials and explore patterns on your tiles, the elves look to their surroundings to learn more about the objects that sparked such creativity in this revered artist.
On Day 11, something organic blooms in the center of our tile.
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As we venture forward in the world, we, as a species, become more. More educated, more efficient, more talented, more complex, more innovative, and more aware. Yet, in order to propel us in this forward motion, we still look back at those who came before us. We still take inspiration and guidance from discoveries and ideas from centuries ago.
In this Project Pack, we will travel back in time and visit a golden era of art that was deeply influenced by the rapidly changing philosophy, literature, music, science, and technology of the time. Join us as we explore new materials and techniques that pay homage to a timeless beauty that continues to enamor and impress us so many years later.
Join Maria as she and Rick guide you through the eleventh lesson in this series.
We will release the videos in this series every day through December 16th via our newsletter, our website, the Zentangle YouTube channel, and the Zentangle Mosaic App.
Please share your creations on the Zentangle Mosaic App using the hashtags:
#PP28
#PP28Day11 and
#12DaysofZentangle2025
We have received many questions about the books that are featured in the photos with the elves. We have compiled the information below if you are interested in learning more about the artist who sparked the inspiration for the 12 Days of Zentangle 2025.
- Leonardo. The Complete Drawings, by Frank Zollner and Johannes Nathan
- Isabella & Leonardo, by Francis Ames-Lewis
- Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson
- Leonardo da Vinci Master Draftsman, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Leonardo da Vinci and the Secrets of the Codex Atlanticus, text by Marco Navoni
In this series, we use the materials in Zentangle Project Pack No. 28. If you do not have these materials, we encourage you to follow along with whatever you have at home.
Leave us your thoughts in a comment below, and each day, we will pick one commenter at random to receive a Zentangle surprise.
I loved the diverging and reconverging Rixty. Super tangleation that I’ll use again and again. Thank you!
Jenni Legate, CZT 42 on
Ellen Weinman on
This is so beautiful! Reminds us that less is more!! The converging rixty reminds me of a heart ( hearty) ! So clever!
Suchitra Komandur on
Jessica on
These Project Pack videos have been peaceful and hopeful interludes this season.
Becky Ruiz Jenab CZT32 on
I just loves the conversation during this one – I smiled throughout hearing Rick and Maria have so much fun. Pretty awesome tile too!
Donna P on
Cheryl Gebhart on
Gratefully yours,
Amanda
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