Create and Calm – Creative calm for the busy mind
Creativity has always been something I felt deeply connected to – even if I didn’t always fully understand what that meant. There were so many hobbies for me as I was growing up. To list just a few – and, believe me, this is the type of the iceberg – my creative interests have included […]
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I didn’t have the official Project Pack 26 kit. But let’s be honest – I was always going to get involved. I’d been counting down the days like a child at Christmas. I love the whole run-up to a new Project Pack – the regular tangle-along sessions with Zentangle HQ, getting to see what is
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I am sometimes asked what the difference is between Zentangle® Method art and mandalas. So get yourself a cup of tea, get comfy, and we’ll break down the differences and similarities of each. At their core, both Zentangle and mandalas are mindful art forms. I became aware of mandalas much earlier than I ever knew
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If you’re new to The Zentangle® Method, you’ll almost certainly have come across some new phrases and terminology that are unique to this mindful drawing art form. To help you get familiar with the method, I’ve compiled this glossary of key Zentangle® terms. Aura A technique where you create a close, echoing outline around a
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Map tangling is a creative and mindful way to create your next Zentangle® project. You can use coffee spills, watercolour splashes or ink stains to get started with your next Zentangle® work of art. Zentangle Inc. often talk about no mistakes, only opportunities, but that doesn’t have to apply only to the tangling stage. What
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Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but festive Zentangle® tutorials are so delightful – as those well-known lyrics (almost) go. At this time of year, we often find ourselves wanting to hide from the elements. While we’re getting ourselves all snug and cosy anyway, what better time to make a delicious hot chocolate, light a
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Have you ever repeatedly put something off time and time again only to discover that when you actually put it into practice, you really enjoyed it? That was me with my Inktober Tangles challenge, which I completed on YouTube for the first time ever. What is Inktober?, you might be wondering. If you are, it’s
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Sometimes it can feel like we have too many plates to spin and we’re just craving a moment of calm or a chance to escape the hamster wheel for a while. These are the reasons Zentangle® appealed to me so much when I discovered it back in 2017. Read on to find out how you,
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Every day in the UK, someone Googles the term “how to reduce stress” every 10 minutes on average, according to a recent blog by ForthwithLife. Add to that the fact that more than 1 in 7 UK adults say their mental health and wellbeing is the worst it’s ever been, and it’s a sobering thought.
Wellbeing Boost: Use Zentangle for a Happier, Healthier You Read More »
I have been tangling since 2017 so I’ve had plenty of practice and experimentation with different Zentangle supplies. People often ask me what equipment you need to get started. Read on to find out the 4 basic Zentangle® supplies. There are so many pens and pencil out there, so if you’re debating Microns or Uni-pins,
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