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Wrapped Rose & Quiet Rhythm

Wrapped Rose & Quiet Rhythm

A quiet midweek moment on a tan tile, simply keeping up with my weekly Zentangle® practice. I often enjoy revisiting tangles I haven’t used in a while, and this week I picked Wrapped Rose, I...
Echoes of Antwerp

Echoes of Antwerp

Some places stay with you long after you leave them. For me, Antwerp was one of those places. The old town felt almost magical — rich with history, layered with beautiful architecture, and filled with...
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A Quiet Summer Afternoon

A Quiet Summer Afternoon

A quiet midsummer afternoon and a few familiar tangles — that was enough to slow the day beautifully. I felt like revisiting Delys and Moon Pie, tangles I hadn’t used in a long time. Placing...
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...
The Beauty of Little Moments

The Beauty of Little Moments

“Enjoy the little things… one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Yesterday felt like one of those quiet reminders. A brief coffee with CZT Jasmine Jehangir—short, unplanned, yet filled...
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...
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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.