On the contrary to my illustrations, creating zentangles are what I use to zone out and say nothing! My art teacher in high school introduced this method of creation to me and I've been drawn to it ever since. Meditation has been a big part of my life, but I didn't find out that "zentangling" was another form of meditation until years after I started creating them. Which comes back full circle as to why I was so drawn to them in the first place!