Hello! I just came from a dental procedure where I wanted to remain calm. I drew Zen Kin® in my mind. I quite often do this as a form of relaxation. Zentangle® and all the principles of the Zentangle® practice have helped me in many situations. One stroke at a time helped me to enjoy something that I was nervous about. While […]
Happy July, everyone. I am so glad that you are here reading my blog. I have some news about my wonderful project called Katrina’s Zen Kin® Cousins Project. I initially announced that the end date for the project to be July 15. I am extending that deadline. It has come to my attention that many more people wish to send a […]
It is June!!! I have always loved June! I don’t think the only reason is that it is my birthday month. But, it is my birthday month too! I will soon turn 64! June is always when summer vacation began when I was a child. It was a month to start seeing the garden plants come to life on the […]
As you probably know by now I have been busy with a worldwide project I call Katrina’s Zen Kin® Cousins Project. I started it on February 15 and now there are just 65 days left to participate. I am so very grateful and filled with joy because of this project. I am feeling like sharing today what some of the […]
Hello! Today it is snowing in Indiana. I am so sad that I can not go out and play in the snow. I have 12 stitches in my leg that would not fare well with me stomping out a Zen Kin® in my snowy yard. My heart is out there making a Zen Kin® but my better sense keeps me […]
Hello to everyone! I am so excited to tell you that I have received 200 Zen Kin® Cousins from people around the world in the first 50 days of Katrina’s Zen Kin® Cousins Project! It has given me such pleasure to have this community of people come together through making art. These Zen Kin® Cousin creators have been very generous […]
It is now springtime in Indiana where I live. The grass is greening and the birds are singing their beautiful song of springtime joy. We have had a wonderful winter. I was able to do a completely new activity for myself. I made Zen Kin® in the snow. It almost makes me sad to see winter go as I really […]
Hi! I sometimes wonder if I say enough about Zentangle® and how much it means to me. Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts are the founders of Zentangle®. I thank them, their family, and their staff daily in my mind for all that they have given to me and others through the Zentangle® method of drawing. They have won my heart […]
Hello! I want to update you on the Katrina’s Zen Kin® Cousin project. It is going full speed and I am getting new cousins in my PO Box every day! It is like like having a birthday every day of the week! Thank you to all that have sent me a Zen Kin® Cousin. I am excited to see all […]
I am happy to say that there are several Zen Kin® Cousins here in my home and several that are on their way. I have heard from so many people that have told me that they are going to participate in the project when they find the time. It is thrilling to get the mail and find all the wonderful […]