close up picture of a scattered group of zentangle artworks on a flat surface

Zentangle Gallery

“As with all great teachers, Emily’s classes are filled with her enthusiasm for the subject. She so clearly enjoys Zentangle and joyfully shares that with her students.“

Little Luxuries: An Exhibition of Small Works

Emily’s work is included in a juried regional art exhibition at the Main Line Art Center. All pieces are 10”X10” or smaller and priced under $350. The show runs from September 12 – October 25, 2025 with the opening reception on Friday September 12, 2025 from 6-8pm. Emily has three pieces available for sale at the exhibition.

Forest for the Trees

Artist’s paper, Micron pen, graphite 10″x10″

The Spirals Are Watching You

Artist’s paper, Micron pen, graphite 10″x10″

Low Tide and The Meadow

Artist’s paper, Micron pen, graphite. Double-sided lucite frame. 4″x4″

Evolution of a Zentangle Tile

The Zentangle Method deconstructs beautiful patterns or “tangles” into clear step-by-step components. The method begins with a centering of self in a moment of Gratitude and Appreciation and ends with Appreciation of what you have created. By following the steps and motions of a tangle you can achieve a sense of flow, where you can focus on each stroke of your pen and you do not concentrate on the final outcome.

Inspiration for Zentangle

I see Zentangles everywhere. The inspiration for Zentangles can come from nature, architectural structures, patterns in tiles or fabrics, and even the arrangement of a room. There is no limit to what can inspire a Zentangle.

Emily's personal zentangle design inspired by yellow dahlia flower

close up picture of mustard yellow dahlia flowers

Emily’s Personal Zentangles

The Jungle Series

My jungle series was inspired by trees where I focused on the intersection of trees and their leaves paying attention to the movement and negative spaces between.

I enjoy the tension between the organic shapes and the geometric lines that are created.

Line drawing. Backwards E merged with a B surrounded by a box with an extended line at the top of the box

The Quadrant Series

This series plays on the basic Zentangle method of creating initial quadrants or shapes on the tile and then creating different designs within those quadrants.

I love the way the opposing designs interact as a whole as well as with each other along the quadrant borders.

The Flowers & Nature Series

My Flower & Nature Series is inspired by my love of flora. Nature is both beautiful and playful. The elements flow and sway in their interaction with each other and the environment as a whole.

I’ve had a love of flowers since I was a child. The shapes and intricacies of flowers has always inspired me and I enjoy capturing it through Zentangle.