Well hello there… you found your way here!
Come on in and make yourself comfortable while I put the kettle on. Or perhaps a Milo… that’s usually my drink of choice. Just mind your head on the hanging tile mobile as you come through the door.
I’m Chrissie Murphy, a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) and mixed media artist from beautiful Far North Queensland. This little corner of the internet is where I share my artwork, my love of Zentangle®, and the small discoveries that make life just a little more colourful.
Whether you’re here to admire a few tangles, explore some art, find inspiration for your own creative journey, or simply enjoy a smile, I’m so glad you stopped by.
A little about what I do
My work is inspired by Zentangle®, but that’s really just where the adventure begins.
From there you’ll find colourful artwork, intricate tangles, creative experiments, and the occasional “I wonder what would happen if…” moment. Some ideas work beautifully, some surprise me completely, but every one of them teaches me something new.
If my artwork leaves you smiling—or even inspires you to pick up a pen and create something of your own—then it’s done exactly what I hoped it would.
A few pieces to explore
Every piece begins somewhere different—sometimes with a tangle, sometimes with colour, sometimes with a simple string, and occasionally with a curious “What if…?”
As a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), I explore the endless possibilities of Zentangle-inspired art using pen, watercolour and mixed media. Some pieces begin with careful planning, while others surprise me completely—but I love every creative adventure they take me on.
This is just a small glimpse of my work. I hope you’ll enjoy having a wander through the gallery and perhaps discover a favourite along the way.
Keep exploring
If you’ve enjoyed your visit, I’d love to keep in touch.
Always Exploring is my newsletter, where I share new artwork, stories from the studio, creative adventures, and the little discoveries that make me smile. Every now and then you’ll also get a peek at what I’m working on before it’s shared anywhere else.
There’s always room for one more around the studio table. Pop the kettle on (or make yourself a Milo 😊), and if that sounds like your kind of thing, I’d love you to join me.
Enhance your tangling practice with the Magnified Fragments Project
One fragment. One week. Endless possibilities.
The Magnified Fragments Project began as a simple idea: what would happen if we took the Zentangle® fragments from the Collection of Reticula and Fragments and explored them in depth, one at a time?
The project grew from my own curiosity as a Zentangle-inspired artist and a desire to explore the creative possibilities hidden within simple fragments. Over two parts of the project, tanglers from around the world magnified square and triangle fragments, experimented with enhancement techniques, and discovered just how many different ways a single starting point can be interpreted.
What emerged was something far greater than a study of fragments. It became a celebration of creativity, individuality, and community. Although everyone began with the same fragment, no two tiles were ever alike.
Today, the project remains freely available for anyone who would like to explore it at their own pace. Whether you’re new to fragments or simply looking for fresh inspiration, you’re invited to tangle along.
Explore the Project
→ View Part 1: Square Fragments
→ View Part 2: Triangle Fragments
→ View the Magnified Fragments Gallery
Here’s what other Tangler’s had to say about the Magnified Fragments Project
“I learned a lot about fragments, techniques and tangles. Her blog has been very useful to clear up the doubts that have arisen.”
— Josefina Rey
“This challenge is very affordable, so varied that it is impossible not to follow it. It hooks you!”
— Aida Rico, CZT
“Seeing where others have come from the same starting point is interesting and enriching.”
— Carmen Menchon Galiana
Build your own Tangle Index
Building a Tangle Index has been one of the most valuable practices in my journey as a Zentangle-inspired artist. Have you ever wished you had a personal reference library of tangles to inspire your own creative practice?
The Tangle Index Time sessions were created for people who wanted to build a Tangle Index but struggled to find the time to work on it. Each week we gathered together, set aside an hour, and added a small collection of new patterns, strings and enhancers to our indexes.
Across 22 sessions, we explored:
• 110 tangle patterns
• 22 strings
• 22 enhancer ideas
One step at a time, participants built a valuable creative resource that continues to support their tangling today.
Although the live sessions have now finished, the wrap-up posts remain available on my blog, making it easy to work through building your own index, at your own pace, from home.
Whether you’re starting a brand-new Tangle Index or adding to an existing one, you’re welcome to follow along.
→ Explore the Tangle Index Time Sessions
From the studio
Every artwork or idea has a story, and every now and then I like to share a few of them.
You’ll also find creative discoveries, behind-the-scenes moments, colourful experiments, and the occasional thought that’s been rattling around in my head while I’ve been tangling.
If you’re curious, I’d love you to have a read. You might like to start here:
The Power of Constructive Feedback in Growing as an Artist
On letting your work evolve, even if you’re feeling disheartened
Trying a New Medium: How to Experiment Without Fear
On giving yourself permission to just play
The Importance of Contemplation Before Creating
Slowing down even if it feels counterintuitive
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Thanks for dropping by
I hope you’ve enjoyed having a wander around my little corner of the internet.
Whether you’re here for the artwork, the tangles, or simply because something caught your eye, you’re always welcome back.
The kettle will be on.