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 4 of PP28, we shift our perspective upwards (literally).
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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 Martha and Molly as they, with Jen, guide you through the fourth 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
#PP28Day04 and
#12DaysofZentangle2025
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.
Amanda Haack on
This was the first time I tangled on the back of a tile and I really enjoyed that string! It was interesting to have the large center area to play with and then all the fragment areas as well. I really love the color combo on this paper. The white spreads like butter!
Dione Greenberg on
Magnificent lesson on coffering and renaissance art! The 5 x Phive tiles are awesome!
And I can’t get over how funny the Christmas elves are! Hahaha!
Doris Bisschop on
I’ve been staring at images of domed, coffered ceilings to try to really understand today’s project. It is mind expanding! I started last night and finished this morning. Well … maybe there’s one or two more things I need to do to finish yet. Awesome project idea and project. I’m learning so much!
Jenni on
Wendy on
I’m loving these rich tan tiles!
Becky Ruiz Jenab CZT32 on
Thank you for this Renaissance theme! I have the privilege of teaching 9 of my grandchildren history lessons every week. This year we are learning about the Renaissance. What a joy to watch your comments and see the beautiful Da Vinci drawings. And then to hear your references to Raphael and Michelangelo. I took out the gold ink from Project Pack #12 (also inspired by the Renaissance) and added a touch of gold to each of these lovely 2025 tangles. What a thrill to add to the joy of Christmas! (and one ambitious, artistic, 9-year old will surely want to tackle some of these tiles!)
Lorene on
I love the string on the phive by 5 tiles and this lesson is just perfect! The shading is just gorgeous.
Suchitra Komandur on
This new paper is so lovely to tangle on, and shading just pops! I am grateful to be able to participate in these project packs.
Ellen Weinman on
Simply stunning Renaissence vibes today! I’m really loving this project pack, and I’m one who watches before tangling! Haven’t tangled a single line…yet!
JessicaLDykesCZT39 on
Love today’s tile. 🥰
Claudia on