tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post4760950772432816186..comments2023-11-02T07:44:15.908-04:00Comments on Zentangle: Kitchen Table Tangles with Indy and MazzyZentanglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03161442418645198968noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-72163037998980160992017-05-05T17:17:52.244-04:002017-05-05T17:17:52.244-04:00Indy and Mazzy, thank you for sharing your sweet t...Indy and Mazzy, thank you for sharing your sweet tangle with us. I often teach children and am anxious to teach them your tangle too. brenda shaver shahinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457560230868976139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-73392479959389201982017-04-18T18:28:11.554-04:002017-04-18T18:28:11.554-04:00Great job Indy & Mazzy! May daughter told me ...Great job Indy & Mazzy! May daughter told me she will be doing a Zentangle section in her art class at school after April vacation break. She is so excited! She has tried to do a couple with me recently. I picked up another book for her to browse through and get a head start this week during vacation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325902976813732311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-86365117214055920492017-04-17T13:33:11.538-04:002017-04-17T13:33:11.538-04:00I am in awe. What a great tutorial. I will be usin...I am in awe. What a great tutorial. I will be using your tangle in my work. I also thank you for the clear display of shading and use of the tortilion. I've never felt comfortable using them and now I will try. You gals did a great job and I'm sure you will continue to hone your skills. Thanks for sharing. ShirleyTACShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248154245004986439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-8612390745046864132017-03-18T10:20:16.712-04:002017-03-18T10:20:16.712-04:00I love how deliberate they are with their drawing....I love how deliberate they are with their drawing. And they definitely know the value of using auras on a tile. Precious.Bonnie B - The Quilting Tanglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074415446721295957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-21921503306026041822017-03-17T23:53:21.562-04:002017-03-17T23:53:21.562-04:00Children are always inspiration inside a mini hurr...Children are always inspiration inside a mini hurricane! My own childrens' artwork hangs framed in my home and has for many years, their comments, observations and sometimes wry sarcasm and wit have taight us adults to look at thw world from a much different perspective. Many times when we most needed to get down from our parental ladders! Lol. Now my grandchildren are furthering my education about the current world and expanding my,world view about what is important to them....politics, nope- money, nope- womens' rights, nope - fb posts, nope- cooking/baking with nana, yes- telling nana about school,yes, rummaging in nana's scrap bin from the stre and making stuff oh yeah and then showi and tell with poppie! That is what is important, right now any ways......Karen's Yarn Paper Scissorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767558323719011391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-81609829105860615072017-03-14T22:14:03.720-04:002017-03-14T22:14:03.720-04:00Just watched this Kitchen Tangles video and those ...Just watched this Kitchen Tangles video and those two little artists are so very precious. They knew exactly what they were doing and came across as very knowledgeable. I must say that I learned a lot by listening to them. They were relaxed and just kept following what they had their minds set on. I have two granddaughters aged 6 and 8 who have just seen some of my tiles and want to learn to draw "like Gramma Leslie". So when school is out for the summer, I hope to be able to have them over a few times so we can all learn together. It would be so special because they are the only ones of my 5 granddaughters that I see very often and it isn't often enough! Maybe if we had classes, they would be more inclined to come over more often. Thank you for this video, it was such a treasure. I'm always happy when you post them on the blog because I don't have an Android device or an Apple device to sign up to the app. Hopefully, by the end of the year, I can have something along those lines. As always, thank you Zentangle, for your inspiration and knowledge! LezliBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207801337395514834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-14307618540038905802017-03-13T15:20:18.149-04:002017-03-13T15:20:18.149-04:00How very observant, sweet, and caring your girls a...How very observant, sweet, and caring your girls are Molly! You did have much to do with the planning of this video, little did you know :)<br />Adele Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708308921436688770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-91287641381690377512017-03-13T13:55:32.172-04:002017-03-13T13:55:32.172-04:00Oh my, the girls are so sweet and so clever! I lov...Oh my, the girls are so sweet and so clever! I love how they are creating this project together as a teamwork. Obviously they have been watching the adults several times while tangling and teaching ;-). I love this video and I love Mollys comment about what we can learn from children. Thank you for this lesson!!Simone Menzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061960312918228994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-23475898379305985792017-03-12T22:51:31.328-04:002017-03-12T22:51:31.328-04:00I think the best thing I my children ever taught m...I think the best thing I my children ever taught me was their absolute faith in me in a way I never had in myself until I saw it in their eyes. I remember when my daughter was a toddler she thought I was magical in my abilities. I was both touched and tickled in her faith in me and though I did not fully believe what she did at the time, she did plant the seed. Children are honest and often see important truths that we as adults have dismissed as foolish. It's taken many years to see the truth of my capabilities as shown to me through my children's eyes but I might likely never had if not for the faith and trust in me that my children had.Judy Christophersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-63336686015629429552017-03-09T15:39:25.864-05:002017-03-09T15:39:25.864-05:00My 8 year old daughter is a great inspiration for ...My 8 year old daughter is a great inspiration for me. Past one year she has made me tangle almost each and every day. When I lose short of ideas or anything she will just fill my head with something stunning. Today what she said was so charming. <br /><br />I had just finished all my work and started to tangle on my tile, supported by a thick flattened cardboard placed on my lap. She had her other studies to do, but wasn't in mood. So she playfully started kicking me lightly, and I was having hard time keeping my lines steady. And I told her to stop doing that, as it will ruin my drawing. She immediately snapped at me "Mom, in Zentangle there are no mistakes. You are getting an opportunity to create something new.".... Very very witty n quick reply from her. But The Truth. Her reply brought back the smile ☺ I had lost on my way to perfect the tangle. I soooo love her. CZT Aishwarya Darbhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668308168508897921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-71211072554681764032017-03-09T08:09:37.677-05:002017-03-09T08:09:37.677-05:00I love this video! It shows how free of judgments...I love this video! It shows how free of judgments these two little girls are as they encourage each other in the creative process and produce this beautiful piece of art! Delightful! A great lesson to not criticize ourselves in our creative endeavors and just keep working toward the end and see the beauty develop. Thank you for sharing this encouraging video. Zoshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643611175392227171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-44670407756590451962017-03-09T04:28:31.148-05:002017-03-09T04:28:31.148-05:00Hi girls! What a pleasure watching your first vide...Hi girls! What a pleasure watching your first video! I am often asked when children can start tangling. You just showed me that even at the age of 5 and 7 you can be able even to teach Zentangle!I am not only impressed how you show us tangling your tile but also how you hold your pecil and tortillon, so professional! Now I can tell everybody from you little girls so far away from Bavaria, Germany, that anything is possible, one stroke at a time - no matter of age!Inge F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524480540683205565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-21673957831904970442017-03-08T23:20:05.901-05:002017-03-08T23:20:05.901-05:00I loved this video - it was so much fun! Well don...I loved this video - it was so much fun! Well done Indy and Mazzie - you make a great team and are both excellent teachers!Tharinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548322335379484538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-27977382859492079312017-03-08T23:00:15.998-05:002017-03-08T23:00:15.998-05:00Wow! Molly both girls did amazingly well and their...Wow! Molly both girls did amazingly well and their self confidence at their age is rare but a very precious gift that will benefit them going foreward in life. Indy is a chip off the old block just like her mom! I could even see the style in her voice and how she explains what she is doing to that of your very own style. When i see kids do things like this beyond my expectations it blows me (more like overwhelms me with happiness and brings tears of joy - this was no exception). Zentangle continues to bring the best out of people young and old both students and teachers. It has helped me creatively but also professionally and emotionally beyond what i ever imagined! Thank you Rick Maria Molly Nd the rest of the team for sharing this gift with us. Sincerely , Matt Wieczkowski (mattski1208). mattski1208 (Matt W.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05797222178556864762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-41162609295053420082017-03-08T22:47:29.899-05:002017-03-08T22:47:29.899-05:00What I have learned from my children is to hold th...What I have learned from my children is to hold things loosely and don't set too high of expectations! Also learned that failure is inevitable at times but it doesn't define you. Beauty is often hidden in mistakes. Thank you! <br />Zoshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643611175392227171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-91803514620049047682017-03-08T22:19:51.801-05:002017-03-08T22:19:51.801-05:00I'm a family therapist and have shared zentang...I'm a family therapist and have shared zentangles with several of the kids I work with. The thing that keeps striking me is how very individual they are and how quickly they make the ZT method their own, feeling no constraints to do it the way I showed them. "Problem kids" feeling perfectly free to just be themselves and express themselves in their own way is a beautiful sight to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-35723641682911254012017-03-08T18:51:56.916-05:002017-03-08T18:51:56.916-05:00Tangling with kids is the best! Indy and Mazzy did...Tangling with kids is the best! Indy and Mazzy did an awesome job of team-teaching. I tangle with my first grade class, and I just love to listen to their commentary as they work...they are so completely in the moment.Kathleen Brennannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-86065730014374808252017-03-08T18:35:11.535-05:002017-03-08T18:35:11.535-05:00Lovely video ! What have I learned from the childr...Lovely video ! What have I learned from the children in my life? To laugh more and notice the little things. Jackie S CZTXIIIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-31314058303670594982017-03-08T16:39:27.941-05:002017-03-08T16:39:27.941-05:00I have to admit I had tears in my eyes as I watche...I have to admit I had tears in my eyes as I watched this video. The purity of their hearts and the simplicity of their instructions were so beautiful. And such self-confidence and presence.<br />I could hear Molly's voice and instructions coming through them. <br />Are they not pure grace and gift? <br />My daughter is in college....makes me miss her even more than I always do.Roseannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298907334548913745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-83065321774812899672017-03-08T16:32:35.005-05:002017-03-08T16:32:35.005-05:00Great video - quite the little experts! It's g...Great video - quite the little experts! It's great how they clearly love the process of Zentangle and are not attached to the outcome - I think I place too much emphasis on getting it 'right' and forget to just go with the flow and enjoy the process, so thank you girls for reminding me of this important lesson! We do indeed learn from our children.Glorybee23https://www.blogger.com/profile/10647158170886700733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-22673463823760739582017-03-08T14:08:24.358-05:002017-03-08T14:08:24.358-05:00What a wonderful post and written with so much lov...What a wonderful post and written with so much love. Thank you Molly, it was so nice of you to write "all children are amazing".<br />Your daughters did a great job, I really enjoyed and I agree, they can learn from us, but we, parents can learn from them also.<br />My son( 35 years) had a very serious caraccident about 5 years ago. He had a long revalidation and he will never been the same as before but he accepted that. He can live on his own and works part time and he is happy again. He is satisfied because he is still. I'm grateful and we have now a better relation than before the accident. We have learned to live in the moment and the Zentanglemethod helped me a lot.ria matheussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960954070338568404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-14636549913707274762017-03-08T13:50:48.957-05:002017-03-08T13:50:48.957-05:00Oh my goodness! I remember meeting Indy during CZT...Oh my goodness! I remember meeting Indy during CZT #4 when she was just a baby. They're both adorable.Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721600478791868699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-84861368215561904812017-03-08T10:18:10.450-05:002017-03-08T10:18:10.450-05:00I absolutely LOVE tangling with my Grandchildren!!...I absolutely LOVE tangling with my Grandchildren!! They teach me every time. One particular day I was teaching my granddaughter how to draw a zinger, which she had been admiring. She quickly mastered it and went on to create her own tangleation of that pattern. It was adorable. I use her drawing when I teach to encourage my adult students to try as many new things as they can think of in their own Zentangle journey! There are "No mistakes" and exploration is encouraged! ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18217963954005009246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-75980712601995269202017-03-08T09:27:50.520-05:002017-03-08T09:27:50.520-05:00What I have learned is that appreciation and encou...What I have learned is that appreciation and encouragement is a gift, it's free and the receiver and the giver both gain from the giving. That the smallest achievement is never small. All achievements are exalting, especially when met with a smile and positive feedback. My granddaughter thinks drawing a zigzag and a circle is a masterpiece and I have to agree completely. I love the smile and enthusiastic response I receive when I tell her what a wonderful piece of art she has created. The amazing thing is that this doesn't just work on children, if you could treat everyone in your life with the same appreciation and encouragement then your gifts would be exponentially multiplied. And don't forget to give to yourself as well. <br /><br />To Indy and Mazzy, thank you for a wonderful lesson. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165247073232166977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3924904289842402662.post-51007368425093897942017-03-08T08:44:16.503-05:002017-03-08T08:44:16.503-05:00Indy and Mazzie - Thanks for your lesson. Awesome...Indy and Mazzie - Thanks for your lesson. Awesome job! Love that you team teach and show off your unique styles in tangling. I teach Zentangle to kids too and can't wait to share with them how you spread jelly on bread when shading and how drawing auras on this pattern can be so magical and like fairy wings. Can't wait for you both to teach us another lesson and video. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005093289417739222noreply@blogger.com