Julie writes… We are often asked if Zentangle Project Packs are meant for beginners. Some of them are great for those getting started, but others are meant to push a more seasoned tangler outside of their comfort zone. What I love about the Zentangle Method is that each tangler's comfort zone is different. We all have different styles, approaches and tangles we prefer and things that we do not naturally gravitate towards. I mentioned a few times during this project pack that Pre-Strung tiles are something outside of my comfort zone. In my practice, I enjoy watching how a tangle...

A Zentangle artist recently sent us a great question.Question: What do you think about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how does it affect Zentangle?(Rick replies)Answer: Practicing the Zentangle Method is even more valuable and important in a time of increasing AI usage. But, of course, I would say that!I use ChatGPT to answer computer programming questions. It often gives better answers than customer service. It’s certainly quicker than customer service! We also use an AI program to translate Zentangle training videos into other languages.Inspired by this question, I asked ChatGPT to, “Show me an example of traditional Zentangle art.” It gave...

Molly writes... We live in a digital age. It is hard to get around it. Although I must admit, there have been countless times in my life that I have tried. As I get older, instead of fighting it, I try to find balance with it. Embracing and recognizing the elements of technology that I am grateful for and then, of course, setting conscious boundaries around the elements that seem to hold negative energy. It is not a perfect science but an evolving relationship. We are overburdened with stimulation and information. Although we may not be aware of how all...