The string is such a simple thing, yet it provides the foundation of the Zentangle method.  It lays there quietly in the background of our tiles providing structure and allowing us to build on each step to the next.

It was surprising when we started talking about the string how Juliette and I view it so differently, and how completely different we react to it compared to the border.

Listen in – who knows you might have stronger feelings about this simple pencil line than you thought as well!

As always, don’t forget to check out some additional insight from Juliette on her blog www.artsamuse.com

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What are you afraid of? What have you overcome?

As many great country western songs sing – we are all dealt a different hand of cards – and how we play them is a combination as diverse as each individual.  My hand might be similar to yours but I will see something different in how to apply them to the table. I will also have a different comfort level for risk v. reward driving me based on my past experiences.

Fear can affect the way we live our lives day in and day out.  And it isn’t just the big things – we might be doing or avoiding small things in our daily life because of fear.  Fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough or fear of failure.

Listen in as we share our thoughts on Fear,  how it affects creativity and experiences we have had.

As always, don’t forget to check out some additional insight from Juliette on her blog www.artsamuse.com

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When the inevitable question comes up in casual conversation about “what do you do” – after my little elevator speech on teaching Zentangle, I am frequently told by my new companion that they aren’t artistic, or they can’t draw or they don’t spend any time being creative.

Being creative, is being brave. Brave to take your ideas and get them out of your head. Brave to listen to your inner muse rather than letting that voice be tamped down by all the other tasks and chores that can fill your day.

Who is Zentangle for? Juliette and I share some stories on how Zentangle is a great way for anyone young or old, to unlock that creative spark inside. In this fast paced world it is also a great tool for everyone to have to help with stress reduction and focus.

As always, don’t forget to check out some additional insight from Juliette on her blog www.artsamuse.com

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Don’t let the idea of practice bring back bad memories of childhood piano lessons.  Practicing your creativity can be rewarding every time you make time for it, whether that is once a week, once a month, or if you can make it happen daily.

When you spend time being creative, whether it is with Zentangle or other arts, allow yourself to enjoy the time.  Listen to this episode on Practice and hear how we tackle the challenge to keep up our regular practice.

Whenever I am in a good habit of practice – I find that I enjoy the rewards of the creative time impact so many areas of my life. I feel lighter in my mind, I have time to process all the thoughts, ideas and innovations knocking around in my brain.  And even after doing the same exercise several times in a row – I learn from it each and every time.

Approaching creative time as a time for practice also helps me remove some of the pressure that I can easily feel if I think I am creating a formal work of art.  Being relaxed and in the moment benefits me, and the finished project immensely.

It is not always easy to make time to be creative – but practicing makes it easier to form the habit.  If you need to – schedule time in your day for it – as recommended by this article recently in the NY Times. 

As always, don’t forget to check out some additional insight from Juliette about practice on her blog www.artsamuse.com

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