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LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 8

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 8

To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. Isn’t that such a gentle reminder? On Day 8 of LUMINOUS LOTUS, we’re celebrating exactly that —...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 7

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 7

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Isn’t that exactly what happens when we sit down to draw? Day 7 of LUMINOUS LOTUS celebrates that beautiful paradox — the...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 5

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 5

They say creativity comes from a conflict of ideas — and today’s LUMINOUS LOTUS tile proves it beautifully! 🌸 Day 5 is all about embracing contrasts — bold and soft, structured and flowing, planned and...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 6

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 6

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 6...
LUMINOUS LOTUS – Day4

LUMINOUS LOTUS – Day4

The object isn’t to make art — it’s to be in that wonderful state where art becomes inevitable. That’s the spirit of Day 4 of LUMINOUS LOTUS — showing up, letting go, and flowing joyfully...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 3

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 3

“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 2

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of LUMINOUS LOTUS, where creativity flows freely and joy takes shape on paper. You truly can’t use up creativity — the more you use, the more you have! Today’s string invites...
LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 1

LUMINOUS LOTUS - Day 1

31 Days of Zen – The October Project “The earth laughs in flowers.” And today, it laughs through our pens and patterns! Welcome to Day 1 of LUMINOUS LOTUS, the start of a 31-day mindful...
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A Shimmering Memory from Tangle Retreat 2025

A Shimmering Memory from Tangle Retreat 2025

Back in Kuala Lumpur at the Tangle Retreat 2025, we had the joy of a very special moment — a short online session with Rick and Maria, the founders of Zentangle®. Even though it was...
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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.