STUDIO SCOOP

Get a behind-the-scenes and take a look at my creative journey! From studio sneak peeks and works in progress to travel-inspired ideas, I share the stories, inspirations, and artistic process behind my collections.

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From Class to Calm

From Class to Calm

Last weekend’s Fundamentals of Zentangle class left my studio glowing with creative energy. I had the joy of teaching three wonderful ladies—each one curious, open, and ready to dive into the quiet magic of lines...
Organic Tangles and Tech Transitions

Organic Tangles and Tech Transitions

This week I went back to the Inktober Tangles 2025, and the next set of tangles called me towards the tan tile. There’s something irresistible about that surface — the way black, brown, and white...
A Rain-Kissed Creative Day

A Rain-Kissed Creative Day

I’m slowly rolling back into work, and I must say — it feels wonderful to do it in this beautiful Chennai weather. October to February is truly the best time here, but November and December...
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Slowly Finding My Way Back to Weekly Zentangle Inspired Art

Slowly Finding My Way Back to Weekly Zentangle Inspired Art

After a wonderfully full season of workshops, teaching, and life by the sea, I’m finally easing myself back into the rhythm of creating my weekly Zentangle Inspired Art. There’s something deeply grounding about returning to...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 31

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 31

The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” And how true that feels when we sit down with a pen, a tile, and a moment of stillness. Day 31...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 30

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 30

“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” Isn’t that exactly what happens every time we tangle? That little spark of joy when lines, curves, and dots come together...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 29

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 29

They say creativity comes from a conflict of ideas — and today’s LUMINOUS LOTUS tile proves it beautifully! 🌸 Day 29 is all about embracing contrasts — bold and soft, structured and flowing, planned and...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 28

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 28

“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” These words remind us that creativity isn’t about getting it right — it’s about showing up, experimenting, and embracing the unexpected....
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 27

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 27

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” And oh, how true that feels when we sit down to draw! That tiny whisper of “What if it doesn’t look right?” can so easily sneak in and...
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Namaste

I’m Sandhya Manne, an artist and Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), based in Chennai, India. My art practice brings together the mindful rhythm of Zentangle with my love for vibrant oil painting and mixed media. I’ve been teaching Zentangle for over a decade, inspiring art enthusiasts around the world to slow down, explore creativity, and find joy in the process. Through my art, workshops, and online courses, I love creating spaces where creativity feels both intentional and free.