This email just came in: “Hi there. I’m from the UK and obsessed with watching Zentangle videos, but I don’t know where to start. I see you do lettering and would love to have some done for my friends. [She lists five names.]“Could you please make these as I'm too scared I’ll make mistakes.” Thank you so much for writing that email! Coincidentally, Maria and I were just talking about “right” answers. I appreciate your question because it brings out some core ideas behind the Zentangle Method. My upbringing included the idea that there are predetermined proper and improper ways...
We always say that the Zentangle Method attracts really awesome people. We have had the pleasure of working with wonderful Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZT) all over the world and we are excited to share these wonderful people with the entire Zentangle Community. Through our series, CZT Family Tree, we will introduce individual CZTs. Today, we are excited to introduce Eni Oken! ---+--- Name: Eni Oken Hometown: I'm originally from Brazil, but now living in El Segundo, CA for many years. Favorite Tangle: Mooka Favorite Place to Tangle: in my kitchen How I use the Zentangle Method in my life: I...
Maria writes... My concern lately, has been finding good homes for the multitude of (amaZing) pieces of Zentangle art the I have at home. I try to put out as many of my tiles as humanly possible so that I, as well as others, can admire, study, but not forget about them. I love that our home is pretty much a “museum of fine art”, taking friends, as well as strangers, on tours. But, even for me, this gets difficult: there is only so much wall space available. So, what is a good docent to do? It can be difficult at...