The Zentangle Method is all about patterns. We call our patterns "tangles." We teach simple ways to draw and enjoy these patterns, these tangles, by putting pen to paper in fun and easy ways. There are also patterns all around us. But sometimes they are not as easy to see - perhaps because you don't look for a pattern; perhaps because you don't expect a pattern. However, not all patterns are on a surface. Some patterns hide in history, some in behavior, some in seasons, some in ideas, some in the sky, and some even in other patterns. In this...
This year, more than ever, I think we are all looking forward to beginning a new year. We are so grateful for the Zentangle community and the beauty and inspiration shared with artists all over the world. One of our favorite ways to connect with the Zentangle community is through our blog. In 2020, we shared 52 posts with you and you all joined us in thought provoking, problem solving, and Zentangle inspired conversations. Today we share our top 5 blogs of 2020 with you all. If you've already read them, we think they are worth visiting again. If you missed these...
Alfie writes: Today's tile was designed and tangled for you by Maria, with today's video commentary from both Maria and Rick. They seem to work well together, like the tangles she chose. These tangles are some of her absolute favorites for many reasons. Mooka has flowy spirited lines that can grow in almost any direction. She loves to shape and extend those mooka tendrils so they explode onto her tile in a state of joy and contentment (perhaps describing her life and the gratitude she has for it). She also is known to smile (a lot) whenever she draws mooka, so there's that. The other tangle, mi2, is an...