Zentangle is a moving meditation ~ a ceremony. It has become my daily ritual and a practice of appreciation and gratitude. I remember Rick and Maria, founders of Zentangle®, telling us to Breathe ~ Relax ~ and Smile. Taking pen in hand I drew a breath and found myself in a state of relaxed focus.
Recently my attention was focused on two people who also understood the connection of art and meditation.
Thich Nhat Hanh ~ There is a Cloud Inside the Calligraphy
John Franzen ~ Each Line One Breath
I would like to share with you some of my work inspired by the breath.
My Ceremony begins with a cup of tea
Breathe ~ Relax ~ Smile
I stain my tile with some of my tea
I draw a circle
Each line is a breath
A Whisper of Aloha
I fill in some of the spaces and I shade
I am reminded of the official Zentangle tangles: Static, Nipa, Orlique, Scena and the Diva Dance Series.
What tangles are you reminded of?