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 9 of PP28, we pull from an original body of work... the Vitruvian Man.
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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 Molly and Martha as they, along with Rick, guide you through the ninth 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
#PP28Day09 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.
Seed shapes are my go-to right now.
Jessica on
Thankfully yours,
Amanda
Amanda Haack on
So enjoying this PP such a lovely take on the influences
Ildica Boyd on
Doing the seed shapes was so relaxing! I am going to be sorry to see this pack end.
Ellen Weinman on
This is such a gorgeous tile!! I love the symmetry of the composition and it’s hard to trace it back to the vitruvian man!
Suchitra Komandur on
Molly!! This day it seems very relaxing with the 1st part with this flat verdigogh tangle
This project pack is addictive 🤎🖤✍🏼
Meritxell on
Molly!! This day it seems very relaxing with the 1st part with this flat verdigogh tangle
This project pack is addictive 🤎🖤✍🏼
Meritxell on
Molly!! This day it seems very relaxing with the 1st part with this flat verdigogh tangle
This project pack is addictive 🤎🖤✍🏼
Meritxell on
Molly!! This day it seems very relaxing with the 1st part with this flat verdigogh tangle
This project pack is addictive 🤎🖤✍🏼
Meritxell on
Such a beautiful project today. Thank you!
Jenni Legate, CZT 42 on
The transformation of the Zendala after all of that detail and shading is truly magical!
Donna P on
AndreaR on
Another great line from the PP28 videos: Maria saying, “You can hear my pen thinking.”
Becky Ruiz Jenab CZT32 on
Shading is the key. Great tile.
Claudia on