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RANDOM SELECTOR

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Kitchen Table Tangles – Zentangle video demonstrating tranzending technique

September 16th, 2017
Zentangle Kitchen Table Tangles

A new public Kitchen Table Tangle video from Rick and Maria at Zentangle® demonstrating tranzending, a technique to add layers of tangles to your tiles. Also news about 2018 CZT Seminar dates …

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How to draw SPOKEN

August 18th, 2017
Zentangle pattern: Spoken. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Spoken.

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Adapting the Zentangle philosophy to life, notes from Judy Okawa

August 13th, 2017
Let's discuss it!

Guest contributor and Ohio tangler Judy Okawa shares her notes about how the Zentangle® philosophy can be adapted to a “philosophy of life” …

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How to draw NOOM (aka NOOM REPUS)

March 27th, 2017
Zentangle pattern: Noom. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Noom.

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How to draw WAYBOP

February 15th, 2017
Zentangle pattern: Waybop. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Waybop.

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Kitchen Table Tangles – a new Zentangle video series

January 30th, 2017
Kitchen Table Tangles 004 - Paradox & Diva Dance

The folks at Zentangle® HQ are introducing a new video series called Kitchen Table Tangles. In this video Rick demonstrates how to interweave Paradox and Diva Dance and gives tips on tangling both.

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How to draw ICANTHIS and SPIRALING ICANTHIS

December 13th, 2016
Zentangle pattern: Icanthis. 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 video and links to instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Icanthis.

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How to draw DRAWINGS

December 13th, 2016
Zentangle pattern: Drawings. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Drawings.

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How to draw MARASU

December 12th, 2016
Zentangle pattern: Marasu. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Marasu.

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How to draw GNEISS

November 23rd, 2016
Zentangle pattern: Gneiss. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Gneiss … and then some! With warm wishes for a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

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Inaugural CZT-Asia seminars graduate 270 new CZTs!

November 8th, 2016

The first two of the inaugural CZT-Asia seminars have just wrapped up in Taipei, Taiwan with resounding success. As a result, 270 more Mandarin-speaking CZTs will be teaching the Zentangle Method™ and Artform within their communities.

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2017 CZT Certification Seminar registration now open announces Zentangle® HQ

October 3rd, 2016
Linda Farmer CZT certificate, October 2011

Zentangle® HQ has just announced registration is now open for the 2017 CZT certification seminar dates. The seminars fill up very quickly, so be sure to register ASAP to ensure you get a spot. Dates and links are as follows …

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How to draw ELLISH

May 23rd, 2016
Zentangle pattern: Ellish. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Ellish. And Happy Victoria Day!!

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How to draw MOLYGON and ARTICULATED MOLYGON

February 3rd, 2016
Zentangle pattern: Molygon. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Molygon. Plus a KTT video of Articulated Molygon.

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How to draw GOURDGEOUS

October 30th, 2015
Zentangle pattern: Gourdgeous. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. All rights reserved.

Links to online instructions for drawing the newest Zentangle®-original tangle: Gourdgeous.

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How to draw ZENITH

August 24th, 2015
Zentangle pattern: Zenith. 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 the latest Zentangle®-original tangle: Zenith. Including CZT Jason Poole’s song, “Zentangle Hula”.

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How to draw UMBLE

June 15th, 2015
Zentangle pattern: Umble. 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.. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com

Links to online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Umble.

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How to draw FLUX

March 30th, 2015
Zentangle pattern: Flux. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Flux.

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How to draw ARUKAS

November 30th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: Arukas. 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.

Bonus tangle! Links to online instructions for drawing the new Zentangle®-original tangle: Arukas.

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How to draw SNAIL

September 10th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: Snail. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Snail. With steps by Sayantika Ray, and a video of Maria creating Bijou.

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How to draw ING

September 4th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: ING

Links to online instructions for drawing the newest Zentangle®-original tangle: ING.

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How to draw FRACAS

August 4th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: Fracas

Online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Fracas.

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How to draw INDY-RELLA

August 4th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: Indy-Rella

Online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Indy-Rella. And introducing the newest member of the Zentangle family, Bijou!

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How to draw RIXTY

April 9th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: Rixty. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Rixty.

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How to draw AQUAFLEUR

January 20th, 2014
Zentangle pattern: Aquafleur. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Aquafleur.

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How to draw QUIB

November 18th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Quib. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Quib.

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How to draw WELL

September 4th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Well. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Well.

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How to draw CHARTZ

June 17th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Chartz. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Chartz.

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How to draw SCHWAY

May 6th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Schway. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Schway.

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Sakura’s calligraphy tips for beginners with Maria Thomas

April 25th, 2013
Sakura Pigma Calligrapher video with Maria Thomas

Zentangle® cofounder Maria Thomas demonstrates Sakura’s Pigma® Calligrapher™ pen and shares a few tips for beginners interested in the art of Calligraphy.

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