Julie writes... Whenever a tangler is having trouble mastering a certain tangle, I always suggest taking a break from that tangle or tile for a while and focus on familiar tangles that bring you comfort. After a period of time passes (could be hours, days, weeks, or months), try the tangle again. Sometimes all you need is a fresh set of eyes, a cleared head or new perspective to finally achieve that “Ah-ha!” moment. This advice is not just for tangles – it can be used for anything new, like techniques or new materials. I was scrolling through the Zentangle Mosaic...

Julie writes... For many weeks now, we’ve been talking a lot about the Renaissance. Renaissance tangling, the Renaissance era, and Renaissance art in general. In Zentangle Project Pack No. 28, we drew (both literally and figuratively) inspiration from one of the great Renaissance masters, Leonardo da Vinci, and brought those ideas to our tiles. When we talk about Renaissance-style tangling, we’re usually referring to working on mid-tone paper, which invites us to explore both light and dark in the same space. But in all this Renaissance talk, we haven’t spent much time on the other definition of the word:Renaissance (n):...

Written by Thiele and a little bit of Molly... It’s the start of a new year, and the chatter of resolutions fills the air. January is a common time for reflection, a reminder that time goes on, and a push to evaluate the way we are living. Typically, the year starts out strong with our resolutions top of mind. But that mindset is not always sustainable… for multiple reasons. Often, it's because we let setbacks define entire chapters of our year, losing sight of our intentions when things don't go as planned. We have all been there… or we have...