Zentangle® in Practice

A fellow Certified Zentangle Teacher’s (CZT) husband is a therapist who recently began a public blog, sharing some of his observations ‘from his chair‘. What’s the significance? Among his missives are several excellent posts on Zentangle and how they relate outside the work of art box. Zentangle is truly a gift that can adapt to so many uses. It’s benefits are many. Once more I find myself expressing my...

Tangle with Mom, Part 2

It seems we have a pattern here. Mom comes to visit, we tangle. And that’s tangle in a good way. Having survived childhood, adolescence, puberty and young adult phases of daughter-mother relationships, we’re now enjoying the daughter-mother ‘friendship’ phase. It is truly enjoyable being able to share just about any conversation with each other, regardless of topic. Zentangle is our ‘now’ topic and...

Zentangle® with Mom

I have been extremely blessed to have very supportive parents. No matter what I wanted to do, they were (and still are) always there cheering me on. From ice hockey to sailing to showing horses, they are there. Zentangle is my latest venture. I have absolutely fallen in love with this art form, so much so, that my ever-supportive parents helped get me to last May’s Certified Zentangle Teacher seminar. As a CZT, I enjoy certain...

Zentangle®-Inspired ATC Project

I recently joined a group of individuals who share Zentangle-inspired art through the mail. Similar in concept to the chain letters of the past, when the mood strikes you, you send out a piece of art to someone on the ‘official’ list. Unlike a chain letter, you get to pick and choose the person you send your art to, and there is no obligation to ever send anything. However, I feel compelled to participate (as I should,...

Rainy Day Zentangle®

What are the odds of rain in July in Texas? Not likely. However, it’s raining, it’s July, and I’m in Texas. Nice quiet time to tangle! A Zentangle a day is as good as an apple a day. It’s helps get your brain relaxed and focused, and ready for the day. Just like yoga for your body, Zentangle is yoga for your brain. It’s meditative state often opens your mind to greater possibilities. What’s so...

DL Sunray

It’s a kinda gray day. So I thought I would make my own sunshine. This simple little tangle is like the sun shining in through the window. Have fun, and… Tangle On! Donna Dragons Lair Sunray Like it? Share...

DL E-Klypse

My girlfriend Lisa actually gets credit for this inspiration. She sent me some patterns today and one inspired this tangle. I didn’t know what to name it for about a week. I was invited to assist a fellow CZT at a workshop she was holding. While there, another CZT also came to show her support. I was sharing my new tangle with her and mentioned I couldn’t come up with name. Kate immediately came up with...

DL Nebula

Today’s new tangle is inspired by crop circles. Enjoy! DL Nebula Crop Circle Like it? Share...

DL Labyrinth

Funny how and when we get inspired. Today as I was surfing the Web, can’t even remember what I was looking for, when I stumbled onto some labyrinth patterns. Inspiration hit, and now we have “DL Labyrinth” – DL is the initials of my farm, Dragons Lair. I think it is fitting for this tangle and its endless possibilities. Tangle On! ~Donna DL Labyrinth by Donna Hornby Like it? Share...

Zentangle® Challenge

I have started making it a point to read the official ‘Blog Zentangle’ each day. Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, Zentangle founders, always share some sweet nugget with us. Today was a bit reflective in that Maria decided to create a Zentangle using the very basic, often the very first, tangles you learn. It is fun to go back to the basics and see transpires in the process. I decided to follow her lead and not only did I...