Zentangle is always near by me . . .

Created using Zendala tile!

I am always in love with the creative process,

I certainly share that enough here on my blog.

Recently, I have been trying my hand

at a few other pursuits ...

writing more poetry, art journaling in my

documented life journal,

working on my SoulCollage® process,

and loving the time I spend with my grandchildren!

When I do have a still moment,

a quiet time to reflect and draw,

I always find myself returning to

my first love

Zentangle®

Zentangle and the Mandala Process

White on Black tiles ... another technique

Another love of mine ... Watercolor and Zentangle 

I always carry a small bag with my Zentangle supplies,

it was the bag I got in my very first class,

so it carries some sentimental value for me!!

It's also a great way of starting a conversation

when out in public!

All of my Zentangle students receive one as well,

they get so excited when they peek inside!

My Zentangle kit goes everywhere with me

So whenever I have a quiet moment,

at work, in the coffee shop, waiting for a doctor,

waiting for a flight in the airport ...

I usually pull out my little Z bag.

I love how this process is there for me at anytime.

It relaxes me when there is stress,

cures my insomnia in the middle of the night,

calms my heart and spirit,

it helps me with my writing process

and so much more.

I've been teaching this Zentangle process

since November, 2014

and have been practicing Zentangle

since 2012.

My journey has brought me to many

wonderful places to share and teach,

I have met so many wonderful students

who are continuing the process,

long after their class is over.

That truly delights my heart!

Sharing the process with my sister girlfriends during a retreat weekend!

I have lots of wonderful classes coming up in 2015,

you can catch my next classes at

The Muse Writing Center here,

I am always available for private or group sessions.
I have taught this process in many settings now,
and I still am surprised at the wonderful opportunities
teaching brings to me.

Students from Hermitage Museum

 I will be traveling to New Hampshire in June

to share this process at the amazing

Squam Art Workshops

I am beyond the moon about this opportunity,

Squam Lake, Zentangle, the beautiful woods,

girlfriend fellowship, reconnections with special people,

spending time with the amazing

 Elizabeth Duvivier, founder and creator of Squam!

A favorite moment at Squam in the City
Elizabeth, Bella and Me!

My 2015 is filling up fast

and I am truly grateful for the opportunities

that teaching Zentangle has brought me.
Each time I pick up my pen,
I get lost in this amazing process
and I want others to feel the same!
Blessings to you on your Wednesday!

Donna Lee
(Facilitator of Love and Creativity)

Creating Zendalas

Using metallic watercolors

Zendala

I have been creating with doodling and Zentangle
for quite some time now,

I am just fascinated with how it all unfolds.

Zentangle is a process of meditative drawing,
usually starting with a small dot in the center
and working outward, one step at a time.
It creates a calmness, a certain patience
and it teaches you to slow down,
be alone with your thoughts
and just let the process unfold.

I was first introduced to creating Zendalas
(a mixture of Zentangle and Mandala art)
from Dion Dior
an incredibly talented artist
who I took a workshop through with 21 Secrets in 2012.
It was called Wisdom Circles.
She is now offering it as a small eCourse
through her website.

Here is a sampling of some of my work through
her guidance and instruction:

A recent work still in progress

 Watercoloring each section!

 Using a metallic watercolor background
then drawing on top of it

 More watercolors then drawn

Circular watercolor background

The example below is completed
on an official Zendala tile,
it was so much fun to create.
I love trying new techniques with Zentangle drawing.

Mr. Owlie!

There are so many different

interpretations of this art form today

(for that is what truly makes it all so unique).
No Zentangle is exactly alike,
 for each of us have our own handwriting style,
drawing techniques and personality.

Just look at Pinterest and you will see that

Zendalas have become quite popular. 

You can check out my personal board here . . . 
there are so many beautiful examples there.

I have fallen in love with this art form

and I encourage you to give it a try.
I will be teaching a class in this technique
 at my next Artful Spirit Workshop
in July!

I look forward to sitting with my pens,

watercolors and blank paper.
I find myself making time for this each day.

Time passes so quickly when I am sitting still

creating my zendalas.

It is a relatively inexpensive art form,

a set of watercolors, some good Micron Pens,

pencils, a compass and ruler,

 good paper, and your intuition . . .  that's it!

It is portable too!

I always carry a little Zendala kit with me,
for I never know when an opportunity to draw
will pop up for me!

I wish you peace, well being and lots of creativity!

May Zentangle find it's way onto your

Art wanna do list!!!

Donna Lee