Create and Calm with Lisa

Create and Calm with Lisa Certified Zentangle® Teacher helping women find calm through mindful, meditative drawing. Get access to my Zentangle content at https://www.lisacrow.co.uk

Hi, I'm Lisa and I help you reduce stress, ease anxiety, and bring a sense of calm into your life, though drawing beautiful patterns. Join me at Create and Calm to unwind, focus, and express your creativity. I'm here to guide you every step of the way, through online and inperson lessons, drawing kits, and personalised guidance.

21/05/2026

This is Coofia by . It looks more complicated to draw than it actually is. One step builds on another and before you know it, you’ve drawn something beautiful. And relaxed yourself into the bargain.

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I want to tell you a bit about my online course.My Introduction to The Zentangle® Method course walks you through three ...
24/04/2026

I want to tell you a bit about my online course.

My Introduction to The Zentangle® Method course walks you through three calming tiles from start to finish, at your own pace, in your own time and from the comfort of your own home.

By the end you’ll have created three tiles you’re genuinely proud of and a technique you can come back to whenever your mind needs a rest.

It’s £40, self-paced and designed for complete beginners.

Comment COURSE and I’ll send you the link to find out more.

Shading is one of those things that feels a bit daunting at first but makes such a difference to the finished look of a ...
23/04/2026

Shading is one of those things that feels a bit daunting at first but makes such a difference to the finished look of a tile. And it’s much simpler than you’d think.

You don’t need any special tools. A soft pencil and your fingertip are all it takes to add depth and make your patterns come to life.

The pattern in today’s carousel is called Crescent Moon, one of my favourites for beginners, because the shapes lend themselves so well to shading.

Give it a try and let me know how you get on in the comments. Or comment CALM for my free beginner guide.

Shading is one of those things that feels a bit daunting at first but makes such a difference to the finished look of a ...
23/04/2026

Shading is one of those things that feels a bit daunting at first but makes such a difference to the finished look of a tile. And it’s much simpler than you’d think.

You don’t need any special tools. A soft pencil and your fingertip are all it takes to add depth and make your patterns come to life.

The pattern in today’s carousel is called Crescent Moon - a favourite one for beginners because the shapes lend themselves so well to shading.

Give it a try and let me know how you get on in the comments or comment CALM for my free beginner guide.

21/04/2026

You’re not alone. A lot of people find traditional meditation genuinely difficult. Sitting still, clearing your mind, focusing on your breath... for a busy brain, that can actually feel more stressful, not less.

That’s where The Zentangle® Method comes in.

Instead of trying to empty your mind, you give it something gentle and repetitive to focus on. Drawing simple, structured patterns, one stroke at a time. It’s not art therapy. It’s not doodling. It’s something different altogether.

And it tends to work when meditation doesn’t.

Comment CALM and I’ll send you my free guide so you can try your first pattern today.

This is why I love what I do.Kimberley came to one of my community sessions not really knowing what to expect. She descr...
17/04/2026

This is why I love what I do.

Kimberley came to one of my community sessions not really knowing what to expect. She describes herself as someone with anxiety and an overactive mind, and she'd never done anything arty before.

Afterwards, she said the session was beneficial and that she needn't have felt any apprehension, because it was something she found she could do easily.

That's The Zentangle® Method in a nutshell. You don't have to be artistic. You just have to be willing to try.

If Kimberley's words sound familiar, my online course might be exactly what you've been looking for.

Comment COURSE and I'll send you the details.

QUICK TIP: Name Your Emotions.When anxiety appears, try naming the feeling. Simply acknowledging it can reduce its inte...
16/04/2026

QUICK TIP: Name Your Emotions.

When anxiety appears, try naming the feeling. Simply acknowledging it can reduce its intensity.

If you suffer from anxiety, I can sympathise - and relate! The one thing that has really helped me to cope with my anxiety is a mindful drawing art form called The Zentangle® Method.

It's a fun, easy-to-learn-way to create patterns. Anyone can do it. I now teach it as well as practise it.

If you'd like to try this calming creative activity, comment CALM and I’ll send you my free Zentangle ebook.

One thing I hear all the time is "Oh, I couldn't do Zentangle, I'm not creative."But Zentangle isn't about being artisti...
16/04/2026

One thing I hear all the time is "Oh, I couldn't do Zentangle, I'm not creative."

But Zentangle isn't about being artistic. It's about picking up your pen and following a simple pattern one stroke at a time.

The supplies list is genuinely short. There's no wrong way to tangle, and there's no finished result to judge yourself on. It really is the process that matters. It's one of my favourite things about it. I do create something I'm proud of in the end but I really do enjoy the actual process.

Because you're working through a series of steps, there's no guess work and anyone can do it.

Seriously. If you can write your own name, you're all set.

Comment CALM and I'll send you my free guide for you to get started today.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Dorota Myszka, Gillian Webster, Sharon Massam, Samantha Fe...
08/11/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Dorota Myszka, Gillian Webster, Sharon Massam, Samantha Ferguson

04/11/2025

Inktober Tangles - Day 30.

Today’s tangle is Bownus by

I’m teaching a new tangle every day this October on my YouTube channel - it’s the perfect way to join in with Inktober and get a taster of The Zentangle®️Method.

Comment YOUTUBE and I’ll send you the link to follow along.

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