We, at Zentangle HQ, were inspired by Bijou's 24 new Bijouisms this year. So, we decided to create our own. After all... we couldn't let Bijou have all of the fun! We sat down, dug deep, spoke to our inner-Bijou, and let the words flow. We hope you enjoy these eleven additional wisdoms!   Jane-ism A Smile Goes a Long Way There was a saying that hung on the walls of my childhood home that read: “It takes only thirteen muscles of the face to make a smile and sixty-five to make a frown. Why overwork?” Growing up, I interpreted...

Molly writes... When Rick and Maria put together the first Zentangle kit, they wanted to include all the materials you needed to “begin” with the Zentangle Method, plus some extra supplies to keep your practice going for a while. Inside what has become our iconic green box was a stack of white tiles, black Micron pens, graphite pencils, a sharpener and tortillons. There was also a small simple booklet with some introductory information, a Zentangle legend card, an icosahedron die and a DVD with a short beginner lesson. The video lesson had no words to guide you, but rather some...

The United States has been observing Mental Health Awareness during the month of May since 1949. Each year, businesses, organizations, schools, and individuals dedicate this month to acknowledge those affected by mental illness by presenting innovative ideas, events, and programs to support the treatment and prevention of mental illness. Many individuals who suffer from mental health symptoms have found that creating art can be used as a therapy and have very positive effects on their condition. A regular practice of creating art can be nurturing for relieving stress, increasing confidence, and supporting general mental health wellness in all of us,...