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STORIES: New tangler discovers unexpected benefits beyond the Zentangle® art form

Sunflower tranquility and hope

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. After being attracted by the ‘fantastic works of art’, new tangler Brian M. discovers unexpected benefits beyond the Zentangle art form.

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TanglePatterns String 227

TanglePatterns String 227. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Mary Ellen Calhoun for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 137 and seeking advice for left-handed tanglers from the Zentangle® community

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – 5 tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! “Does being left handed affect how you draw the patterns?” Seeking advice for left-handed tanglers from the Zentangle® community …

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How to draw KIRKLAND

Zentangle pattern: Kirkland. 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.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Andrea Chebeleu’s Zentangle® pattern: Kirkland.

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How to draw MARIPOSA

Zentangle pattern: Mariposa. 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.

Online instructions for drawing Viveca Chenoweth’s Zentangle® pattern: Mariposa.

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TanglePatterns String 226

TanglePatterns String 226. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Lori Byerly for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw 1/2 ORBS

Zentangle pattern: 1/2 Orbs. 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.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Mina Hsiao’s Zentangle® pattern: 1/2 Orbs.

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How to draw ELEGANZA

Zentangle pattern: Eleganza. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing Simone Bischoff’s Zentangle® pattern: Eleganza.

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How to create a Zentangle-inspired Galaxy on canvas

How to create a Zentangle galaxy on canvas

A Sakura video with CZT Sam Taylor where she combines Zentangle® and watercolor to create an abstract ZIA galaxy scene.

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TanglePatterns String 225

TanglePatterns String 225. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Nancy Eaton for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 136 – Featuring hurricanes and the brave ibis

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – 5 tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! Featuring hurricanes and the brave ibis …

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How to draw SQUIGGLES

Zentangle pattern: Squiggles. 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.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Lesley Goldberg’s Zentangle® pattern: Squiggles.

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How to draw LO’S

Zentangle pattern: LO's. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing Anita Aspfors Westin’s Zentangle® pattern: LO’s.

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TanglePatterns String 224

TanglePatterns String 224. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Sandra Schubert for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw TRANGLE

Zentangle pattern: Trangle. 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.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Jody Genovese’s Zentangle® pattern: Trangle.

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How to draw XS AND ORBS

Zentangle pattern: Xs and Orbs. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Maureen Stott’s Zentangle® pattern: Xs and Orbs.

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How to draw STARCROSSED

Zentangle pattern: Starcrossed. 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.

Online instructions for drawing Jenna Black’s Zentangle® pattern: Starcrossed.

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TanglePatterns String 223

TanglePatterns String 223. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Annette Plaga-Lodde for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 135 and Zentangle, a piano, and Life & Art Entangled

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – 5 tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! Featuring CZT Esther Piszczek’s inspiring video “Life & Art Entangled” …

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How to draw 3V

Zentangle pattern: 3V. 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.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Mina Hsiao’s Zentangle® pattern: 3V.

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How to draw DROGON

Zentangle pattern: Drogon. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing Lily Moon’s Zentangle® pattern: Drogon.

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TanglePatterns String 222

TanglePatterns String 222. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Barbara Finwall for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw ABEKO

Zentangle pattern: Abeko. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Lynn Mead’s Zentangle® pattern: Abeko.

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How to draw BREEZY

Zentangle pattern: Breezy. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing Sandra Schubert’s Zentangle® pattern: Breezy.

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How to draw EL PRADO

Zentangle pattern: El Prado. 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.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Maria Tovar’s Zentangle® pattern: El Prado.

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Tangle Refresher 134 – Featuring tangles for beginners

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure – 5 tangle gems from a year ago in the Zentangle® world! Featuring tangles for beginners …

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TanglePatterns String 221

TanglePatterns String 221. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This String is shared by tangler Sandra Hart for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw FAYDA

Zentangle pattern: Fayda. 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.

Online instructions for drawing Indrani Novello’s Zentangle® pattern: Fayda.

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Zentangle HQ announces historic milestone: CZT-Asia certification seminars in Taiwan

Zentangle has been growing internationally and in an exciting development HQ has just announced an agreement with Taiwan CZTs to begin offering Certified Zentangle Teacher training seminars in the Mandarin language. Seminars being this Fall in Taipei.

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How to draw WHALESTAIL

Zentangle pattern: Whalestail. 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.

Online instructions for drawing Jenna Black’s Zentangle® pattern: Whalestail.

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