Molly writes: Does the Zentangle Method tug at our heartstrings?   The heart is a universal symbol. It transcends most all human languages. It seems to be a recognizable symbol we learn from very early age. The heart of course is full of love. It’s both gentle and powerful. It’s warm and nurturing. Its simple and expressive. As a symbol it represents a part of the human soul. The part that fuels courage, enthusiasm, feelings, inclinations, passion, emotions, and more. Our hearts guide us to feel the things that are not physical. The word heart is also used to describe...

Happy Valentine's Day! Maria writes: In my readings lately, I discovered that Zentangle is quite "hearty". . . and in more ways than you might have imagined. Definitions from my trusty dictionary: HEARTY: adjective Warm-hearted Genuine Heart-felt Wholehearted Exuberant Unrestrained Strong and well Substantial Abundant . . . AND Nourishing Nourishing I think, most of all, nourishing. It feeds our heart, frees our emotions. It supports our needs, wants and enhances our lives. One needs heart to create beautiful things. And in my heart, I just know these things. Rick writes: In our English language, "art" is found within "heart."...

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...