15 Minutes of Zen! Zentangle method of drawing! Stella!

[@donnabaker1707]

Kelli please dont apologize for going over 15 min, you know we appreciate every minute of your time sharing your creations with us. I literally could go on and on. I do sometimes doing up to 3 a day! I started to send cards to loved ones as a surprise. One friend got it yesterday and said he will frame it! It was a tribute to Tina Turner on the day she died because he loved her! This one I loved and its a tribute to me on my birthday today!

[@KelliBlouin]

Thank you for the kind words! You are so sweet! I love that you are making special things to send to people, what a gift! Happiest of Birthdays to you!

[@marykaylindberg4237]

Never apologize ... I could listen to you all day!

[@KelliBlouin]

You are always so sweet!

[@pollylunt7225]

Nice! And you can go past 15 minutes anytime! 😊 Thanks, Kelli!

[@Eslenya]

Thank you so much for the explanations. Really like Stella

[@victoriasanchez2000]

Thanks, Kelli. I loved doing this one wwith you!

[@normagiard3414]

you have such a calming voice. Love your vidio

[@marciajenkins819]

Stella has always been one of my favorite tangles. Thanks for sharing.

[@KelliBlouin]

It’s just so pretty!

[@margaritanavarro-rivera4126]

Love this tangle Kelli! Beautiful and you make it look so easy!

[@ritaschiel9668]

Very elegant! Love it!♥️💕

[@shitakhairi6523]

Tq for sharing the idea. I've tried this on my sketch book. Really easy n satisfying.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Kelli, I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful tangle called Stella. I really really love ❤❤❤❤ this tangle. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@harnellholliman4265]

So pretty and fun to do. Thank you, and please do not apologize for going over time. Thank you, thank you.

[@KelliBlouin]

😆

[@ritabobita]

I've been doing this the past couple of days and i love your floral series!!!! Can't wait to do today's.

[@KelliBlouin]

Wonderful!

[@SteelPhoenyx]

Still plenty of time for me to do this during my lunch break! ❤

[@jospi1844]

Love this!

[@KelliBlouin]

Isn’t it so pretty‽

[@kimsutherland5142]

I loved how you taught this tangle. I thought it was going to be very hard, however, in your Kelli way, you broke it down to make it doable. I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful teaching style. ❤

[@KelliBlouin]

❤️

[@jeanmayo4076]

Thank you, enjoyable video and very clear instructions. I will be watching more of your videos!

[@KelliBlouin]

Wonderful! So happy you liked it!

[@lindamorgan7568]

So happy that I found your channel; you and your videos are amazing!

[@KelliBlouin]

Thank you!

[@maryjones3369]

Thank you! Loved it❤❤

[@virginiaturco8556]

One of the reasons that I love watching your videos is that you take your time explaining how to draw these tangles. If you are trying to keep them under 15 minutes, you will feel in a hurry to get them done, which defeats the idea of slowing down and relaxing. It doesn't matter how long your videos are. (unless you have to keep them under 15 minutes) I will still enjoy your videos. ;o)

[@KelliBlouin]

That is so sweet and a very good point! ❤️

[@rubyfisch5077]

i sure don't mind that you go a few minutes over. I'm new to Zentangle, so I appreciate you taking it slow. And I appreciate the time it takes to make the video. Thanks so much.

[@KelliBlouin]

I’m happy you are enjoying it!

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Kelli, I think I can speak for everybody when I say that we don’t care how much over 15 minutes you go, you could go 15 hours & it would be okay. Just joking of course but certainly 15 minutes is very short time and you have such a lovely voice and teaching style. Many people who make instructional videos and post on YT (and believe me, I have seen hundreds) could learn a number of things from you in the production dept. You have all the points perfected…except for apologising for going over!😊 *A nice gentle, relaxed, even toned voice,( so many have a voice like a buzz saw) . *a slow, methodical but not boring approach to the task WITH all equipment and tools ready. *and definitely no music to fill in quiet spots. Everyone’s choice of music is different and I think I have only ever watched one person who had music that suited me. If people need the music then they can play their own in their own home. Most of the music that is free to play on here is jingoistic *Muzak* anyway, just the same phrases over and over. For those of us who find that annoying it can turn you off something for good. * *Muzak* is a brand of background music played in retail stores and other public establishments like the music you hear in elevators and when placed on hold on the ph. The name has been in use since the 1930s

[@KelliBlouin]

You are so kind and I’m so happy that you are enjoying the videos! I’ll have to try a 15 hour one and see if people like it! Haha! 😆

[@purplepaisleypassion]

Amen to every last word of this!!!! Whyyyy does it take some folks 45 minutes to create one or two tangles? How does a monotangle take an hour? Kelli, stick with what works --- you, your gentle voice, your hugely helpful tips and thoughts, a quiet environment, and most of all, YOU! Don't worry about the time. That will take care of itself (again, as if we care!!!!😉😊)

[@doros.6927]

Nice doodle, useful for my digital scrapbooking.

[@KelliBlouin]

Great idea!

[@ellenruggieri1995]

Nice new drawing background! I love your videos and appreciate your time and patience in teaching!

[@KelliBlouin]

I’m wondering if it’s too busy! I need to find the perfect background!

[@ellenruggieri1995]

@@KelliBlouin wasn’t for me…it’s a soft color. Look at rolls of contact paper! 😊

[@shirleypotasnik305]

LOVE This tangle. 😊

[@KelliBlouin]

I do, too!

[@wilhat]

It looks beautiful.

[@purplepaisleypassion]

Very lovely!! My first thought about drawing in the upward pointing sections, was to put Moonpie in them. Such a versatile tangle! Thanks for sharing!

[@KelliBlouin]

Moonpie would be beautiful there!

[@anitafamilyvlogs6685]

Wow so beautiful art didi❤❤❤

[@kimsutherland5142]

Thanks!

[@KelliBlouin]

Thank you SO MUCH for the super thanks! It means so much!!!

[@susanmartin3762]

How can ANYONE claim to have "invented" a tangles? We've been doing thus kind of doodling for EVER! You name it, we've probably drawn it. We just never thought to copyright our designs. Like.. how do you become a "Certified Zen Tangle ....." Did you have to trademark the term "Zentangle"? I'm facinated. It's been 30 years since my late husband and I drew these cool Lil doodles. Karl has some of his best in frames. He even did a show st the UW university back in 1985... I'm just glad I stumbled into here in KZbin. This is bringing back some great memories ❤

[@awoman9750]

I agree. I used to doodle like this too.

[@KelliBlouin]

The only thing copyrighted, is the term "Zentangle." The doodles are not copyrighted and they do not claim to have invented them. The couple who started Zentangle began finding complicated designs all over the world in architecture, pottery, fabrics, and nature and they "deconstruct" them to make them easier for people to draw. They encourage people everywhere to use them and to design their own to share with others. It's such a wonderful community of people who share their favorite doodles and show various ways to use them!

[@KelliBlouin]

I did, too! I love how people have taken complicated patterns and made them simpler!

[@lauriebieda4498]

Can you please show us how to do the cute little snail on your cards..love him💕🤗🤭

[@KelliBlouin]

Great idea!!!

[@OMyStarz]

Yes please!

[@rebeccajanisch8044]

Excellent

[@luannelohmandicicco1787]

I love your drawings. Do you ever use color?

[@KelliBlouin]

I am color blind and struggle with colors, but I do enjoy adding watercolor sometimes! Lots of people use color in their Zentangles!

[@Nancyb-art]

we don't mind that you past over 15 minutes. In fact time flies when we draw with you! :)

[@KelliBlouin]

Thank you!

[@wilhat]

Hi it took 4 goes but I go it it’s a hard one but once you have it ,it’s easy.

[@KelliBlouin]

I’m glad it finally worked for you!

[@donnabaker1707]

Right?! I got it on the 3rd try and was not digging my wiggly lines but once I finished it, I do like it a lot!

[@maarchana]

Very beautifulll

[@rajuking905]

Super

[@sarastarfury]

I love this one. I don't mind your videos being a tad over 15 minutes - there's nothing to apologise for in that :)

[@loiseldridge5701]

Mine was looking passable until the graphite….then what a mess!!!

[@KelliBlouin]

Oh, no! Luckily, it’s erasable!

[@loiseldridge5701]

When you say a graphite pencil is an HB # ok?

[@karenholst8306]

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