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Tangle Refresher 150 – On taking time for each stroke

Anything is possible ... one stroke at a time™

Today I want to offer a special “Welcome” to all the new tanglers who have joined our community over recent months. And introduce you to this very useful feature that appears every other Friday on TanglePatterns.

Not only have the Tangle Refreshers offered “Buried Treasure”, but they have almost always come with a helpful introductory tutorial or article to enhance your Zentangle knowledge. The series unearths tangles and other treasures “buried in the vault”, so to speak. {The entire series can be found on the GENERAL tab in the pink alpha tangle menu bar.}

Today in addition to popping out some tangles from the past, we are revisiting a Refresher that, even though it’s from three years ago, comes with great advice whether you’re a newbie or an “old hand” …

In the Zentangle® Method we often refer to the phrase “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time.™”

Through the Zentangle Method many people who thought “I’m not an artist,” are surprised, delighted and sometimes overwhelmed to discover they are, “One stroke at a time.”

This singular focus on each stroke is part of the deliberate process of the Zentangle Method of mindfully creating unplanned, abstract art.

Mindfully … creating … unplanned … abstract … art.

In class CZTs will frequently encourage you to draw each and every stroke deliberately, taking time to savor and appreciate each delicate line of ink on the tile. Slowing down and focusing on each stroke is part of the “process” in the artistic meditation aspects of the Zentangle art form.

Among its many pleasurable benefits, there is another very good reason for slowing down as you draw.

The Book of ZentangleIn The Book of Zentangle, Rick and Maria write:

Give yourself more time to draw each stroke.

The fine motor skills you use for typing or texting are different from the ones you use to draw.

Let your muscles get used to drawing.

In the relentless (dare I say mindless?) rush of our electronic world, it seems we need to be reminded to give ourselves time. Time to disconnect. To be still. To be quiet. To enjoy solitude. To be deliberate in our thoughts and actions. To be deliberate, one stroke at a time.

And to be ever so grateful for this wonderful journey.

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The Tangle Refresher series, aka Buried Treasure, spotlights hidden tangle gems from the past. It can remind you of tangles you might not have used for a while or introduce you to some you haven’t come across yet.

Here are five more tangle pattern gems and a Tangle Refresher from a year (or two) ago for your tangling pleasure. Remember to check out the “More Good Stuff” links below too.

BTW as you visit these tangles please do leave a comment of thanks and encouragement to show the artists you appreciate them for sharing their creativity to inspire yours. And please share a link to your favorite tangles with your followers on all your social media. Thanks!

Zenful tangling!

Buried Treasure from the tangling past
Zentangle pattern: Crescent Moon. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Crescent Moon
Zentangle pattern: L zen 7s. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. L zen 7s
Zentangle pattern: Flapper. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Flapper
Zentangle pattern: Helix. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Helix
Zentangle pattern: Pebble Flowers. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Pebble Flowers
Revisit the Tangle Refresher from a year ago Tangle Refresher 122

More good stuff …

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2 comments to Tangle Refresher 150 – On taking time for each stroke

  • I love zentangle. I did not start down the art path with zentangle in mind, but I find that I enjoy it very much. I very much appreciate the whole atmosphere of tangling. Everyone is helpful and kind. I especially appreciate this site. Every time I google a tangle question, I find the answer here.
    THANK YOU!

    • Linda Farmer, CZT

      Welcome Katherine, and thank you so much for your kind appreciation for my site. See, you fit right in 😉 !! Great to have you aboard. Cheers and happy tangling, Linda

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