A quiet place to pause, tangle and enjoy art
Sometimes you don’t need more noise.
Instead, you just need a moment… something calm, something thoughtful, something quietly beautiful.
That’s what this space is here for.
As a Zentangle-inspired artist, I create artwork and creative resources that invite people to slow down, tangle, and notice the beauty around them.
A little about what I do
I’m Chrissie — a Zentangle-inspired mixed media artist based in Australia, creating work that invites people to slow down and look a little closer.
My work is inspired by Zentangle® and is often detailed, sometimes unexpected, and occasionally takes far longer than I planned (no regrets though 😄).
However, at its heart, it’s about creating something that invites you to slow down and notice the beauty in front of you, even just for a minute
Why art matters (now more than ever)
There’s a lot happening in the world.
And while art won’t fix everything, it can offer something small but meaningful — a pause, a shift in perspective and a moment of quiet.
A reminder that there is still beauty to notice. Still goodness to hold onto. It’s why I tangle every day.
A few pieces to explore
Just a small selection… you’re welcome to wander through my gallery further if something catches your eye.
Each piece begins in a slightly different place — sometimes with structure, sometimes with curiosity, sometimes a string — but always with a willingness to see where it leads.
You might notice tangle patterns, layers, or quiet details that take a moment to reveal themselves.
You’re very welcome to explore the full gallery here.
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 creative path
A few thoughts, lessons, and small discoveries along the way. Some learned slowly, some the hard way… and some that felt like little gifts when they finally clicked.
If you’re walking your own creative path, you might find something here that resonates.
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
Follow along
If you’d like to follow along, new blog posts can be sent straight to your inbox as they’re published — no need to check back or rely on social media.
No noise. No overwhelm.
Just quiet reflections, shared as they’re ready.
Kind words
It’s always a gift to hear how this work lands with others.
“You inspired me not to buy new supplies for a year and it helped a lot. I am working on re-discovering some old tools like inktense thanks to you also.”
— The Tangled Artist CZT
Thanks for spending a little time here.