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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it feels especially meaningful to pause and reflect on the quiet ways creativity supports our emotional well-being. Art has always been more than a finished piece or a...
Settling Into the Rhythm

Settling Into the Rhythm

This afternoon felt wonderfully unhurried — the kind of day where creativity arrives softly, without expectation. I pulled out a Renaissance tile and revisited a few older tangles: Kuke, Primo(f), Dansk, Crescent Moon, and Pais....
Back Home, Back to Tangling

Back Home, Back to Tangling

Back again with Zentangle Project Pack No. 28, and this tile is inspired by the Day 11 project. After spending five wonderful weeks traveling through beautiful European cities, I am finally back home in India—and...
Inspiration, Hiding in Plain Sight

Inspiration, Hiding in Plain Sight

Who knew a ventilator could spark joy? 😄Last week, while strolling through the charming old town of Munich, I found myself unexpectedly fascinated by a simple round grill tucked into the walls of the grand...
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A Quiet Practice of Happiness

A Quiet Practice of Happiness

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” These words stayed with me as I worked on this Renaissance...
When Online Bonds Become Real

When Online Bonds Become Real

Meeting fellow CZTs always brings a special kind of joy—one that feels instantly familiar and deeply comforting. Even when it’s the very first meeting, there’s an unspoken connection, as if conversations have been waiting to...
The Flower Within

The Flower Within

Day 8 of Project Pack 28 finds its inspiration in Leonardo da Vinci’s timeless exploration of the Flower of Life—a symbol that speaks of harmony, connection, and the quiet geometry that underlies all creation. For...
Revisiting Forgotten Lines

Revisiting Forgotten Lines

This week’s tile felt like reconnecting with old friends. I picked up tangles I hadn’t reached for in a while—O-Curly, Ynix, Starukas, and Zonked—and let them guide the flow without overthinking. The tan tile brought...
Geometry, Growth, and New Perspectives

Geometry, Growth, and New Perspectives

I’m back with Day 09 of my PP28 journey, and this tile is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and his exploration through the Vitruvian Man. The idea of perfect proportions and balance led me to...
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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.