"On the Fourth Day of Zentangle . . ." On the fourth stroke of Zentangle R and M decided, on apprenticed squares for students In the beginning we selected the Sakura® Pigma® pens as our drawing tools of choice. As a small company we didn't think of contacting Sakura. However, soon received a call from the Vice President of Sakura of America who asked, "Who are you and why are you selling so many pens?" That was the beginning of many friendships and a good relationship between our two companies. Sakura of America was a breath of fresh air...
"On the Third Day of Zentangle . . ." On the third stroke of Zentangle R and M played 'round, With circles, white and cheerful As more people around the world practiced the Zentangle Method, we noticed a marriage between the form of traditional Mandala art and Zentangle patterns. This lovely combination inspired us to investigate further. A circular canvas is a perfect fit for the Zentangle concept of no up or down. It also nurtures the practice of turning your tile as you work. We studied traditional circular patterns and developed ways to incorporate them in a Zentangle way. After...
"On the Second Day of Zentangle . . ." Alfie holds a black tile as he sits on a pomegranate. Behind him is a Christmas card Maria created. It reads, "Welcome the wondrous season that gives free rein To embrace what is worth holding dear." -----+----- On the second stroke of Zentangle R and M progressed, black tangled white . . . For years we explored the patterned beauty of black ink on the white square tile. This new art form continued to grow and develop through creative minds all over the world. We started looking at...