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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
Happy New Year to all my awesome Zentangle friends! I'm happy to say that I'm feeling better each day and hope to start recording my videos again soon. My energy level is low, but it's only been three weeks, so I'm trying to be patient. I appreciate all the emails, prayers, and positive energy that has been sent my way. You all warm my heart so very much!
May we all have a very happy and healthy new year! Sending love and hugs to you all!
Barbara
01/01/2025
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Hello my Zentangle friends! I'm so happy to be home from the hospital and recovering. I'm getting a little better every day. I've been watching the latest Zentangle Project Pack 25 videos and I've enjoyed them so much. If you don't know about this project pack, you can find the videos here: youtube.com/@Zentangle/videos. All of these tiles are done in black-and-white, and they use basic patterns. You don't need to purchase the project pack, but it is available at zentangle.com/collections/project-packs.
If you're new to Zentangle, you might not be aware that the previous Project Packs are available to watch on the Zentangle YouTube channel. I especially love the first project packs and still learn a lot from them. There is a list available on the Tangle Patterns website here: tanglepatterns.com/zentangles/zentangle-project-pa….
Have fun! I hope to be back soon! Thank you for all the prayers and positive thoughts that have been sent my way. I appreciate it so very much!!
Happy tangling!
Barbara
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I have received such wonderful messages from my Zentangle friends. This is a prayer from one of my YouTube followers, Katarina Hult, and she gave me permission to share it. I am so grateful for my Zentangle community! 🥰❤️
May you have good days.
May your pens never dry out.
May you still giggle of joy when you find a new pattern.
May your mind and soul be at peace in every line you draw.
May the shading give you more perspective on life
May the sparkle give you the extra light you need.
May you have an endless kneeded eraser for the hardest patterns.
May the easy patterns give you joy and serenity.
May you have someone to dry your tears if you need to cry. And
May you have lots of laughters with a lot of friends.
Life's precious (or perhaps line's precious?)
--Katarina Hult
#Zentangle
#notperfectzen
#zentanglelovers
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Inktober 2024 is almost here! This is a sneak peek at the first 12 days of patterns for my videos. I will begin publishing one video each day beginning October 1st. Please see this video for more information on what I have planned: https://youtu.be/WDgupqNF0vk
You can find the Inktober Tangles 2024 pattern list here: bit.ly/InktoberTangles2024prompts
These are the other artists I know of who are posting videos for Inktober:
Kelli Blouin (Minutes of Zen): youtube.com/@kelliblouin
Zen with Emy: youtube.com/@ZenwithEmy
Nidhi Prakash Arts: youtube.com/@NidhiPrakashArts
Eva Wu Zentangle: youtube.com/@EvaWuZentangle (Note: these are not in English, but you can still follow her examples)
Yehudit Steinberg CZT is posting her own pattern list for beginners here: youtube.com/@yehuditsteinberg
Audrey Shantz Art is providing watercolor tips for 30 days here: youtube.com/@audreyshantzart
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Today I uploaded a video to introduce a new prompt (or you can call it a challenge) using 10 patterns that I’ve taught recently on my YouTube channel. I also provided a choice of two strings to use with patterns. In my video for tomorrow, I will show two tiles using these strings and patterns. I’ve enjoyed teaching these tangles and it’s fun to combine them again in new ways and get even more practice using them.
You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/dYKsMTF0-Ng
Below you will find the patterns used in this prompt, with links to previous videos and step outs.
Ginili by Randi Wynne-Parry video is here: https://youtu.be/FeY5sF-9OcE
Step outs for Ginili are here: tanglepatterns.com/2016/05/how-to-draw-ginili.html
Afterglo by Carole Ohl and Waves by Suzanne McNeill video is here: https://youtu.be/11Y07v1JLhc
Afterglo step outs are here: openseedarts.blogspot.com/2010/06/afterglo.html
Waves step outs are here: tanglepatterns.com/2010/05/how-to-draw-waves.html
Up and Across by Suzanne McNeill video is here: https://youtu.be/wECnCsma5zc
Up and Across step outs are here: tanglepatterns.com/2010/05/how-to-draw-up-and-acro…
Bolly and Buds by Barbara Duel Johnson video is here: https://youtu.be/xNzJMFU2ebo
Bolly step outs are here: tanglepatterns.com/2023/07/how-to-draw-bolly.html
Buds step outs are here: www.musterquelle.de/3793-buds.html
Nzeppel by Zentangle, Inc. video is here: https://youtu.be/LZGCh7FKJVY
Nzeppel step outs are here: tanglepatterns.com/2010/05/how-to-draw-nzeppel.htm…
Flux and Rixty by Zentangle, Inc. video is here: https://youtu.be/MNXz05Z1Zzo
Flux step outs are here: tanglepatterns.com/2015/03/how-to-draw-flux.html
Rixty step outs are here: tanglepatterns.com/2014/04/how-to-draw-rixty.html
Crazy Cadent by Zentangle, Inc. video is here: https://youtu.be/kVEbnhmv5S0
Cadent step outs are here: here: tanglepatterns.com/2010/05/how-to-draw-cadent.html
Supplies Used in the video:
Zendala, 3.5" Zentangle tile, a sketchbook, or any paper
Black Micron 01 pen or PN (or your choice of pens and colors)
Graphite pencil (any pencil should work)
Blending stump (tortillion)
Optional: Colored pens or pencils
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Today I shared a video showing a string in the shape of a star that was shared by CZT Sandy Kelley-Jones in her Facebook group called Today's Tangles: Keeping It Classic. The string is beautiful and can be used in many ways, but Sandy's prompt suggested filling it with the pattern 'Nzeppel by Zentangle.
I am sharing Sandy's image of her step outs with her permission. I'm also including my version of the step outs. I hope both of these are helpful to you.
The video is here: https://youtu.be/LZGCh7FKJVY
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This image is part of my video that will be uploaded today. I am trying a new idea to show you a Zentangle string with 8 patterns as a prompt for you to create a new tile. Many of us wonder where to start when creating a tile, and I'm hoping this can help those who don't have access to Facebook groups that offer similar prompts. I'm calling this first one #NotPerfectPrompt01. Let me know what you think!
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In case you missed it, I want to share a link to the recording of the live stream video from Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas that was shown today, July 15, in honor of the first "International Day of Zentangle". I love watching Rick and Maria and they gave a brief history of how they began teaching the Zentangle method. They also introduced a beautiful new pattern named "izod" in honor of this day.
You can find the recording here on their YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/dW1Vqs4k-yw
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In today's video, I show some fun ways to play with fragments and reticula. You can use this image to print a full size page (preferably on cardstock) and then cut them out. I include four of each pattern so that you can arrange them in a grid, turn them, and use various patterns to create a tile. See the video for more ideas! https://youtu.be/Xt6xbwZ0kUs
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In a recent video about Zentangle step outs, I mentioned that the links to step outs in the older Zentangle newsletters may not work. I'm happy to say that I learned today that the links are now working. Hooray!! I love the information in the older newsletters, and I want to share the link: zentangle.com/pages/newsletter You can see the latest newsletters and also sign up to receive these as they are posted.
If you scroll down, you'll see newsletters from now and all the way back to 2005! Also look at the bottom of the page for links to more information such as the Zentangle blog. The Zentangle website is an awesome resource!
Happy Tangling!
Barbara
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My goal is to share videos of Zentangle art and patterns that are easy for beginners to follow. I don't rush and I never speed up the videos. This channel is meant to be helpful and fun for both beginners and experienced Zentangle artists. As explained by the founders, "The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns." In these uncertain times, I find Zentangle to be very calming.
My channel name "Not Perfect Zen" is from these reminders:
- This is NOT a contest.
- No one is PERFECT
- Enjoy the ZEN, one line at a time.
If you enjoy the free videos, please consider supporting this channel with a small donation through Super Thanks or through the Ko-fi link below. Thank you!
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