Not so long ago in a conversation with some of the ladies here at Zentangle HQ, I said that the Zentangle Method had made me a better mother. I had never really thought about it before I said that, but the moment it came out of my mouth, I knew that I meant it. I often refer to myself as a “recovering perfectionist” and I owe a lot of my “recovery” to my Zentangle practice. There is so much beauty in not just the art that we create but the philosophies that creating the art instills in us. I was...
Julie writes... One of the beautiful things about the Zentangle Method is that it is understood by people all over the world, regardless of region, culture, language or background. The same is true for love. There are many different words for love, but the feeling is universal. This week we are celebrating the world-wide Zentangle community and its abundance of creativity, harmony and love.  Love Chrissie Frampton, United Kingdom Amor Dina Schaffer, Brazil Liefde Marguerite Samama, The Netherlands 愛 Shaochi, Taiwan  Milovat Marie Tvrdikova, Czech Republic  사랑 Jeonghee Ham, South Korea Amor Maria Tovar, Spain Love Deb...
Would you like to accompany me on a little shopping spree? Don’t worry, no money needs to change hands. You may not even have to leave your comfy abode. But, if you’re looking for an adventure, you’ve come to the right place. I went shopping in my own home, looking at all the old dishes, bowls, glassware and the odd “whatchamacallits” – you know, the things you collect over the years, and you have absolutely no idea what they are, or are for. Gosh, I love those things! But lots of them were not bought for their practicality. Oh, no!...