Sue’s Story

I discovered Zentangle® during a difficult stretch of my life. I wasn't looking for a new art form — I was looking for somewhere quiet to calm my mind.

A pen, a small square of paper and one repeated pattern turned out to be exactly that.

What surprised me wasn't the drawing. It was how I felt afterwards: steadier, lighter and more like myself.

I kept going, one tile at a time. Eventually, that quiet practice led me to Rhode Island, where I trained as a Certified Zentangle® Teacher so I could share this beautiful method with others.

For me, Zentangle® is more than art. It's a mindful journey — a simple way of being present, one stroke at a time.

And teaching is the part I love most.

Watching someone say, “I can't draw,” at the beginning of a session, then quietly create a tile they're genuinely proud of, never gets old.

Because it's not about drawing.

It's about giving yourself permission to slow down, let go of perfection and discover what you're capable of creating.

I teach Zentangle® classes and mindful creative workshops for adults and children across Sydney, including community groups, creative spaces and aged-care communities. I also spend time with residents in aged-care communities, bringing creativity, connection and a little calm into their day.

Every session is thoughtfully designed so that anyone can join in, whatever their creative experience or ability.

I’m inspired by the gentle patterns and unexpected beauty that’s all around us. A shell on the sand, the shape of a leaf, a curious turtle, a frog, a dog, or even an interesting shape or pattern that catches my eye can become the beginning of a drawing.

Sometimes my work follows nature. Sometimes it becomes completely abstract. I never quite know where a line will take me — and that's part of the joy.

For me, drawing is another way of slowing down and really noticing the world around me.

Each piece is created by hand, one stroke at a time, with the hope that it might bring a little beauty, curiosity or calm to whoever sees it.

Some pieces find their way into the Tangled Glory gallery. Others become personalised hand-drawn artwork or meaningful gifts, created especially for someone.

Because you never quite know where one simple line might lead.