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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The Art of Waiting

The Art of Waiting

I created this tile while I was waiting. Waiting is such an interesting event. It can take you on a complete roller coaster of emotions—desperation, anxiety, overwhelm, helplessness, hope, and sometimes even frustration. When something...
Where the Soul Goes Quiet

Where the Soul Goes Quiet

Some mornings, the soul doesn't ask for a list. It asks for a forest.That is how this Zendala came to be — a playful, dreamy tile where an abstract, imaginary scenery unfolds, petal by tangled...
Finding Rhythm in a Border

Finding Rhythm in a Border

If you’ve been following my weekly ZIAs, you may have noticed something about my creative process: I love exploring new tangles. Each week brings an opportunity to take a tangle I haven’t worked with much...
Following the Curious Ideas

Following the Curious Ideas

Yet another beautiful week has flown by, and I find myself feeling deeply grateful and blessed to be doing the things I love. Zentangle continues to be an important part of that journey—not just as...
A Dance of Discovery

A Dance of Discovery

There is something quietly magical about bringing Zentangle and watercolor together. One offers structure through deliberate, mindful strokes; the other flows with a freedom that cannot be entirely controlled. It is this gentle balance between...
The 10-Minute Creative Reset

The 10-Minute Creative Reset

Over the past six days, our 10-Minute Creative Reset became so much more than a creative challenge. It became a daily reminder that we don't need hours of free time to reconnect with our creativity—we...
Celebrating IDOZ with POLYPOLI

Celebrating IDOZ with POLYPOLI

Every year, International Day of Zentangle (IDOZ) reminds us how a simple pen stroke can connect people across the world through creativity, mindfulness, and joy. On July 15th, the Zentangle community gathered once again to...
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Pen, Paper, and Presence

Pen, Paper, and Presence

There are seasons in life when everything seems to fall back into its familiar rhythm. The schools have reopened, the house is bustling again, and my days are filled with the comforting predictability of breakfast,...
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A Flutter of Magic

A Flutter of Magic

Some prompts don't ask you to think too hard—they simply ask you to listen to your heart. Today's cue was "something you love in a color you love", and my mind instantly wandered to butterflies...
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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.