Practicing filler patterns and triangle pattern variations from "Zenspirations, Letters & Patterning" by Joanne Fink.

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share something I have been doing for the past few months: Ensō circles, an ancient Japanese art form. According to Wikipedia, “In Zen, ensō (円相, “circular form”) is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body … Continue reading The Expressive Power of Ensō

Color, tangle, craft, and doodle with this fun new bookazine from Design Originals, the original Zentangle® publisher! The Winter 2015 issue offers coloring pages, feature articles, craft projects, meditative drawing exercises, and artistic advice from best-selling artists and authors like Joanne Fink, Valentina Harper, Ben Kwok, Thaneeya McArdle, Debra Valencia, Jess Volinski, and more. It includes a user’s guide to coloring supplies, ready-to-color gift tags, a gift box pattern, a Zen-inspired holiday wreath project, and 24 tear-out coloring book pages printed on extra thick paper. Other special features include a profile of popular coloring book artist Millie Marotta, a user’s guide to coloring supplies, and a look at the therapeutic benefits of the coloring trend.

Inspired by Joanne Fink's dangles and a wire home decor Item I saw on Pinterest - I used one of my mirror strings to create this Dangley Doodles Collage. This was my first experiment with the Dangle drawing method. So I'm looking forward to doing many more practice pages. LOL This method is like the opposite of Pattern Stacks. so many options and ideas are floating around in my wee brain for this. ;)

Hi Everyone, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and for the past three years I’ve posted cards from the Zenspirations® ‘Pink Ribbon’ collection for ‘color & creativity enthusiasts’ to share with those they love. I’m thinking about creating some new art this year, to give encouragement, hope and support to cancer patients and their care-givers, friends & family, and … Continue reading Think Pink!

This unique hand-drawn Zenspirations® Dangle monogram is an INSTANT Digital Download that you can print at home, color and display! The download link will be sent to your email address once the payment has been processed. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • The watermark will NOT appear in the image you receive. • No physical product will be shipped to you. • Each letter download contains two high resolution files; one jpeg and one png. Both formats print out approximately 6” tall on an 8.5 x 11 page. YOU MAY: • Print your Dangle Monogram as many times as you want for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. • Print the letters at other sizes for crafting and card-making projects. • Print on regular paper, colored papers, watercolor paper or card stock. If you want to use watercolors or watercolor markers, we recommend printing the letter on 90lb watercolor paper with a LASER PRINTER, as ink jet ink is water soluble and bleeds when it gets wet. • Buy and print multiple letters to form a name or special word, or get the whole alphabet for $29.95: https://www.etsy.com/listing/643553245/zenspirations-by-joanne-fink-full?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=joanne%20fink&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 • Gift your finished, colored Dangle Monograms to friends & family. • Share photos of your colored images on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other social network websites. Please include ©Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com in your copy. It would be greatly appreciated if you would also share the link to this Etsy shop in your post: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenspirationsDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name&order=relevance. • Join the Zenspirations Create, Color, Pattern, Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1471158256528576/. It's a caring, supportive environment where you can go for advice and encouragement and to share your Zenspirations designs. • Follow Joanne on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zenspirations/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calligrafink/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenspirations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-ndZCd-XLIe7kLkziHQJg?view_as=subscriber Blog: https://zenspirations.com/6465-2/ YOU MAY NOT: • Reproduce, resell or redistribute through any channel, including digital or print, without prior written consent of creator Joanne Fink. • Use these images commercially in ANY format including Print on Demand. ************************************** HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DIGITAL FILES: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result ************************************** Due to the electronic nature of the product, refunds are not offered. If you receive a damaged file, we will gladly exchange it for a new one. Stay Zenspired! All images © COPYRIGHT Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com. All Rights Reserved. Stay Zenspired!

Hi Everyone, Today Americans celebrated Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Dr. King has long been one of my personal heroes. One of his most meaningful quotes continually fuels my desire to be a ‘light’ into the world. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do … Continue reading Illuminating the Darkness

Integrate God’s Word with your everyday life through this inspiring new journal. The Beloved Word features plenty of lined pages to creatively express your faith, accompanied by an uplifting selection of favorite Scripture verses. Bestselling author and award-winning designer Joanne Fink provides beautiful color illustrations throughout the book. Attractively designed and made of the highest quality materials, this finely crafted journal can help you connect your thoughts with the Lord and grow in your faith.

Hi Everyone, I’ve spent most of my career in the greeting card industry, but I didn’t learn first hand about the impact a card can have until after my husband died. I received hundreds of sympathy cards that first month… very few of which I remember. But one friend sent me a ‘thinking of you’ … Continue reading Compassion, Connection and Community.

Hi Everyone, I’ve spent most of the week working on the Bible Journaling book… and am pleased to report that we now have an approved title: Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Ways of Expressing Your Faith by Joanne Fink & Regina Yoder. Those of you who read last week’s blog know that I invited the Zenspirations® community … Continue reading I’ve Got Your Number!

Hi Everyone, There is something incredibly special about being part of a group of people who share your creative passions, and I am fortunate to belong to more than one such group. This weekend I delightedly introduced members of the Zenspirations® Create, Color, Pattern, Play community to members of the Lettering Arts community at CalligraFaire, the book … Continue reading Creative Connections

Hi Everyone, There is something incredibly special about being part of a group of people who share your creative passions, and I am fortunate to belong to more than one such group. This weekend I delightedly introduced members of the Zenspirations® Create, Color, Pattern, Play community to members of the Lettering Arts community at CalligraFaire, the book … Continue reading Creative Connections

Hi Everyone, To honor the memory of my husband, Andy Trattner, who died five years ago this week, I wanted to share some of what I’ve learned on my Journey from Grief to Gratitude. This is a very long post, and I hope it will bring comfort to those of you who are grieving and … Continue reading The Journey from Grief to Gratitude

This unique hand-drawn Zenspirations® Dangle monogram is an INSTANT Digital Download that you can print at home, color and display! The download link will be sent to your email address once the payment has been processed. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • The watermark will NOT appear in the image you receive. • No physical product will be shipped to you. • Each letter download contains two high resolution files; one jpeg and one png. Both formats print out approximately 6” tall on an 8.5 x 11 page. YOU MAY: • Print your Dangle Monogram as many times as you want for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. • Print the letters at other sizes for crafting and card-making projects. • Print on regular paper, colored papers, watercolor paper or card stock. If you want to use watercolors or watercolor markers, we recommend printing the letter on 90lb watercolor paper with a LASER PRINTER, as ink jet ink is water soluble and bleeds when it gets wet. • Buy and print multiple letters to form a name or special word, or get the whole alphabet for $29.95: https://www.etsy.com/listing/643553245/zenspirations-by-joanne-fink-full?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=joanne%20fink&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 • Gift your finished, colored Dangle Monograms to friends & family. • Share photos of your colored images on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other social network websites. Please include ©Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com in your copy. It would be greatly appreciated if you would also share the link to this Etsy shop in your post: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenspirationsDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name&order=relevance. • Join the Zenspirations Create, Color, Pattern, Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1471158256528576/. It's a caring, supportive environment where you can go for advice and encouragement and to share your Zenspirations designs. • Follow Joanne on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zenspirations/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calligrafink/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenspirations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-ndZCd-XLIe7kLkziHQJg?view_as=subscriber Blog: https://zenspirations.com/6465-2/ YOU MAY NOT: • Reproduce, resell or redistribute through any channel, including digital or print, without prior written consent of creator Joanne Fink. • Use these images commercially in ANY format including Print on Demand. ************************************** HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DIGITAL FILES: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result ************************************** Due to the electronic nature of the product, refunds are not offered. If you receive a damaged file, we will gladly exchange it for a new one. Stay Zenspired! All images © COPYRIGHT Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com. All Rights Reserved. Stay Zenspired!

Hi Everyone, As those of you who watch my videos know, I never leave the house without an assortment of Sakura’s awesome pens… at a minimum I’ll have 01 Microns, and several colors of the Koi Coloring Brushes with me. In addition to using the Koi Coloring brushes for coloring and painting ‘on-the-go’, I frequently … Continue reading Milestone Celebrations

Hi Everyone, I’ve spent most of my career in the greeting card industry, but I didn’t learn first hand about the impact a card can have until after my husband died. I received hundreds of sympathy cards that first month… very few of which I remember. But one friend sent me a ‘thinking of you’ … Continue reading Compassion, Connection and Community.

Hi Everyone, I come from a musical family; my Dad is a cellist, my brother plays jazz violin, two of my cousins are professional musicians, and my uber talented daughter is a worship leader and songwriter. For me, music and prayer are inexorably intertwined and I often incorporate musical themes into my work. This is … Continue reading Rhythm, Rhyme, Scripture & Song

Hi Everyone, I was blessed to have been married to an incredible man for 29 years; this past Friday would have been his 59th birthday. I miss him terribly, but try to see each October 21st as an opportunity to celebrate his life, honor his legacy, and remember him and the things he valued. Over the … Continue reading Legacy

This unique hand-drawn Zenspirations® Dangle monogram is an INSTANT Digital Download that you can print at home, color and display! The download link will be sent to your email address once the payment has been processed. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • The watermark will NOT appear in the image you receive. • No physical product will be shipped to you. • Each letter download contains two high resolution files; one jpeg and one png. Both formats print out approximately 6” tall on an 8.5 x 11 page. YOU MAY: • Print your Dangle Monogram as many times as you want for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. • Print the letters at other sizes for crafting and card-making projects. • Print on regular paper, colored papers, watercolor paper or card stock. If you want to use watercolors or watercolor markers, we recommend printing the letter on 90lb watercolor paper with a LASER PRINTER, as ink jet ink is water soluble and bleeds when it gets wet. • Buy and print multiple letters to form a name or special word, or get the whole alphabet for $29.95: https://www.etsy.com/listing/643553245/zenspirations-by-joanne-fink-full?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=joanne%20fink&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 • Gift your finished, colored Dangle Monograms to friends & family. • Share photos of your colored images on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other social network websites. Please include ©Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com in your copy. It would be greatly appreciated if you would also share the link to this Etsy shop in your post: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenspirationsDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name&order=relevance. • Join the Zenspirations Create, Color, Pattern, Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1471158256528576/. It's a caring, supportive environment where you can go for advice and encouragement and to share your Zenspirations designs. • Follow Joanne on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zenspirations/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calligrafink/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenspirations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-ndZCd-XLIe7kLkziHQJg?view_as=subscriber Blog: https://zenspirations.com/6465-2/ YOU MAY NOT: • Reproduce, resell or redistribute through any channel, including digital or print, without prior written consent of creator Joanne Fink. • Use these images commercially in ANY format including Print on Demand. ************************************** HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DIGITAL FILES: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result ************************************** Due to the electronic nature of the product, refunds are not offered. If you receive a damaged file, we will gladly exchange it for a new one. Stay Zenspired! All images © COPYRIGHT Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com. All Rights Reserved. Stay Zenspired!

Filled with expressive sentiments and beautifully simple illustrations from award-winning artist and best-selling author Joanne Fink, "When You Lose a Beloved Pet" offers healing comfort with all who are grieving and dealing with loss. Affirming and cathartic, this comforting book will help bring healing without sugarcoating the sadness of losing a pet. Everyone who has lost a pet--whether recently or years ago--will connect with the thoughtful sentiments and beautiful illustrations.  This book is a sweet sympathy gift of comfort for anyone who endures the journey of losing a special friend. Joanne Fink is an award-winning designer, calligrapher, best-selling author and founder of Zenspirations. She has spent 20 years designing and developing products for the gift, stationary, craft, and faith-based markets. She is an inspirational speaker and has given workshops all over the world. Hardback. 112 Pages

Color, tangle, craft, and doodle with this fun new magazine from Design Originals, the original Zentangle® publisher! The Winter 2015 issue offers coloring pages, feature articles, craft projects, meditative drawing exercises, and artistic advice from best-selling artists and authors like Joanne Fink, Valentina Harper, Ben Kwok, Thaneeya McArdle, Debra Valencia, Jess Volinski, and more. It includes a user’s guide to coloring supplies, ready-to-color gift tags, a gift box pattern, a Zen-inspired holiday wreath project, and 24 tear-out coloring book pages printed on extra thick paper. Other special features include a profile of popular coloring book artist Millie Marotta, a user’s guide to coloring supplies, and a look at the therapeutic benefits of the coloring trend.

This unique hand-drawn Zenspirations® Dangle monogram is an INSTANT Digital Download that you can print at home, color and display! The download link will be sent to your email address once the payment has been processed. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • The watermark will NOT appear in the image you receive. • No physical product will be shipped to you. • Each letter download contains two high resolution files; one jpeg and one png. Both formats print out approximately 6” tall on an 8.5 x 11 page. YOU MAY: • Print your Dangle Monogram as many times as you want for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. • Print the letters at other sizes for crafting and card-making projects. • Print on regular paper, colored papers, watercolor paper or card stock. If you want to use watercolors or watercolor markers, we recommend printing the letter on 90lb watercolor paper with a LASER PRINTER, as ink jet ink is water soluble and bleeds when it gets wet. • Buy and print multiple letters to form a name or special word, or get the whole alphabet for $29.95: https://www.etsy.com/listing/643553245/zenspirations-by-joanne-fink-full?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=joanne%20fink&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 • Gift your finished, colored Dangle Monograms to friends & family. • Share photos of your colored images on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other social network websites. Please include ©Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com in your copy. It would be greatly appreciated if you would also share the link to this Etsy shop in your post: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenspirationsDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name&order=relevance. • Join the Zenspirations Create, Color, Pattern, Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1471158256528576/. It's a caring, supportive environment where you can go for advice and encouragement and to share your Zenspirations designs. • Follow Joanne on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zenspirations/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calligrafink/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenspirations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-ndZCd-XLIe7kLkziHQJg?view_as=subscriber Blog: https://zenspirations.com/6465-2/ YOU MAY NOT: • Reproduce, resell or redistribute through any channel, including digital or print, without prior written consent of creator Joanne Fink. • Use these images commercially in ANY format including Print on Demand. ************************************** HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DIGITAL FILES: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result ************************************** Due to the electronic nature of the product, refunds are not offered. If you receive a damaged file, we will gladly exchange it for a new one. Stay Zenspired! All images © COPYRIGHT Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com. All Rights Reserved. Stay Zenspired!

This unique hand-drawn Zenspirations® Dangle monogram is an INSTANT Digital Download that you can print at home, color and display! The download link will be sent to your email address once the payment has been processed. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • The watermark will NOT appear in the image you receive. • No physical product will be shipped to you. • Each letter download contains two high resolution files; one jpeg and one png. Both formats print out approximately 6” tall on an 8.5 x 11 page. YOU MAY: • Print your Dangle Monogram as many times as you want for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. • Print the letters at other sizes for crafting and card-making projects. • Print on regular paper, colored papers, watercolor paper or card stock. If you want to use watercolors or watercolor markers, we recommend printing the letter on 90lb watercolor paper with a laser printer, as ink jet ink is water soluble and bleeds when it gets wet. • Buy and print multiple letters to form a name or special word, or get the whole alphabet for $29.95. https://www.etsy.com/listing/643553245/zenspirations-by-joanne-fink-full?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=joanne%20fink&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1 • Gift your finished, colored Dangle Monograms to friends & family. YOU ARE INVITED TO: • Share photos of your projects on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other social network websites. Please include ©Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com in your copy. It would be greatly appreciated if you would also share the link to this Etsy shop in your post: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenspirationsDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name&order=relevance. • Visit www.zenspirations.com and subscribe to the Zenspirations® Newsletter. ___________________________________________ If you like inspiring messages, please follow me on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zenspirations/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/calligrafink/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenspirations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-ndZCd-XLIe7kLkziHQJg?view_as=subscriber Blog: https://zenspirations.com/6465-2/ YOU MAY NOT: • Reproduce, resell or redistribute through any channel, including digital or print, without prior written consent. • Use these images commercially in ANY format including Print on Demand. ************************************** HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DIGITAL FILES: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result ************************************** Due to the electronic nature of the product, refunds are not offered. If you receive a damaged file, we will gladly exchange it for a new one. Stay Zenspired! All images © COPYRIGHT Joanne Fink/Zenspirations.com. All Rights Reserved.

Hi Everyone, I come from a musical family; my Dad is a cellist, my brother plays jazz violin, two of my cousins are professional musicians, and my uber talented daughter is a worship leader and songwriter. For me, music and prayer are inexorably intertwined and I often incorporate musical themes into my work. This is … Continue reading Rhythm, Rhyme, Scripture & Song

Hi Everyone, Welcome to my World! It’s a world of Color, Creativity & Connection where artistic exploration is encouraged, shared and celebrated. For those of you who are newcomers to the blog, Zenspirations® is a combination of my personal philosophy and art style. I try to pair my drawings with scripture, or with my own … Continue reading Welcome to My World!

Hi Everyone, The New Year brings a welcome opportunity for a fresh start; another chance to make a difference in the world. Let’s give ourselves permission to begin again…to let go of what’s been holding us back…to take a stand for something we believe in…to say ‘no’…to try something new…to be ourselves… to be willing to experiment…to fail…to … Continue reading 10 Ways to Stay Zenspired in 2017!

Hi Everyone, Zenspirations® is much more than simply doing a drawing and pairing it with an inspirational text or scripture; it is an approach to spiritual growth and creative expression which is designed to enable each of us to dig into our hearts, discover our core truths and share them with the world in an uplifting … Continue reading Masterpiece in Progress

Hi Everyone, Today Americans celebrated Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Dr. King has long been one of my personal heroes. One of his most meaningful quotes continually fuels my desire to be a ‘light’ into the world. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do … Continue reading Illuminating the Darkness

Hi Everyone, I’m getting REALLY excited about my Book Launch Party on Sunday, and wanted to share the flyer I designed with you:

Hi Everyone, I have always believed that when you have the ability to make a difference, you also have the responsibility to make a difference, and I strive to make a difference through my art and writing. During troubling times like these, I think it is incumbent upon those of us who have been blessed … Continue reading Praying for L.I.G.H.T.

Hi Everyone, I come from a musical family; my Dad is a cellist, my brother plays jazz violin, two of my cousins are professional musicians, and my uber talented daughter is a worship leader and songwriter. For me, music and prayer are inexorably intertwined and I often incorporate musical themes into my work. This is … Continue reading Rhythm, Rhyme, Scripture & Song

Hi Everyone, I’m getting REALLY excited about my Book Launch Party on Sunday, and wanted to share the flyer I designed with you:

Hi Everyone, Rarely does a day go by that I don’t have a pen or brush in my hand… creating Zenspirations® designs is a form of meditative prayer for me. Most days I write and doodle whatever is in my heart… and this week much of the art I created was about Remembrance. I have two close … Continue reading The Art of Remembrance

Hi Everyone, The worst mass shooting– 49 killed and 53 wounded– in our country’s history happened Sunday night, right here in Orlando where I live. Like many in our community, I feel somewhat shell-shocked; this hit a little too close to home. I have friends who are grief-stricken because one or more of their friends were shot … Continue reading Brokenhearted Dawn

Hi Everyone, I got the first proof of my new book, Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Techniques to Express Your Faith— and have spent most of this week reviewing, revising and rewriting. This is the ‘almost’ final cover: Of all the projects I’ve undertaken this year, the Bible Journaling book is closest to my … Continue reading Real Life 101

Product Description Cover unsightly cooktop elements and create a more cohesive look of your cooktop. Add a touch of retro elegance to your stovetop with the burner covers Ivy Embossed Black licensed design by Joanne Fink of Zenspirations.  Round shape Includes 2 large, 2 small burner covers Striking black color with embossed design Cleans easily with damp cloth Blends well with stainless steel and black stovetops Easy to remove Hides older elements from sight Adds extra counter space to your kitchen Small cover 8.5-inches x .625-inches, Large cover 10.5-inch diameter x .625-inches Designed for most electric stovetops Square and rectangular shapes available Solid colors and other licensed designs available. See the full collection here Ivy Embossed also available in White 5057 and Silver 5058 and Copper 5099 This item is intended for decoration only. It is not suitable for temperature diffusion. Remove burner kover from element before use. Do not turn the range element on while covered. Allow range top to cool prior to replacing burner kovers. Use & Care Specs FAQ Q: Can I use my range with this burner cover in place? Will the heat transfer through? A: This item is to be used as a decoration, only. It does not transfer heat and should never be used when range elements are turned on.  Users should remove burner kover from element before use, then allow range top to cool completely before replacing kover.