Resources - Books - Tools

BOOKS

The Artist’s Way – Julia Cameron

Draw Yourself Calm – Amy Maricle

The Reverse Coloring Book – Kendra Norton

Zentangle Primer – Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas

Your Brain on Art – Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

Power of Awe – Jake Eagle and Michael Amster

Awe – The Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life – Dacher Keltner 

Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics - Dan Harris

Stop Missing Your Life - Cory Muscara

Beyond Anxiety - Martha Beck

Full Catastrophe Living - Jon Kabat-Zinn

Self Help - Gabrielle Bernstein

Radical Acceptance - Tara Brach (www.tarabrach.com)

Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert

PAPER

Zentangle Paper - order from www.Zentangle.com

Strathmore Artist Tiles – Watercolor Artist Tiles 

Any Watercolor Paper - Cold Pressed - 140lb weight

PENS

Sakura Micron Pigma Pens - I like the 03 size

Sakura GellyRoll Pens 

Uniball Signo Gel Pens - Broad

PAINT PENS

Uni Posca Paint Pens - size 3M

1. Get rid of distractions.
2. Perhaps play relaxing music.  I especially like music by RIOPY and use his song titled "Meditation 22" in my classes.
3. Maybe set a timer so that you have a finite stop / reconsider point – you will be amazed with what you can do in 5 minutes.
4. Come into the present moment.
5. Gather a piece of paper and pen.
6. Make a border – square/rectangle/freeform– this creates a “container” to create within.
7. Make a “string” within the border.  Here is a link with some ideas.  https://tanglepatterns.com/category/tanglepatterns-strings.
8. Choose a pattern to draw within the string. There are 1000’s. They are sometimes called tangles or zentangle patterns or doodles. You can search for patterns or check out this link with lots of ideas… https://tanglepatterns.com/
9. Don't be afraid to try something new and play.