If you are searching for a pocket of calm in a chaotic day, you are in the right place.

My name is Aishwarya Darbha, and I know exactly what it feels like to lose your creative spark—and how beautiful it feels to find it again."

Many years later, after graduating from University with a degree in Psychology and some experience as an HR, I was once again at a crossroads wherein I felt like I could not connect to my past and that I walked out of it too soon, too fast.


And that disconnection was draining my energy, and my search began to find my passion and purpose in my life.

Zentangle Artform just happened to me in the most vital moment of my life. With Zentangle, I rediscovered love for art and all artistic things. I had no formal training in art, but reminiscences of my school days kept me going, as for hours I locked myself in my room, creating art just for fun and school projects.

In 2016, I wrote a letter to Zentangle HQ expressing my gratitude for the Zentangle Method they created and shared with the world.

Here’s how it goes:

As a kid, still in school, I loved sketching. I believed I would live the life of an artist as I would always draw in my mind, but my favourite place was on “my eating plate.” Yes, it is funny to say that, too, but I enjoyed drawing with my fingers on the gravy for many minutes (my creative escape), observing and creating shapes/patterns/objects around me. Even during long-distance trips, I would pass my time by simply moving my fingers on my thighs, trying to imitate and draw the hills, houses, and animals. But even before I turned 13, I lost my confidence. I lost the belief in living a life with an artistic approach. Today, after 17 long years of gap, with absolutely no drawing or sketching, I am once again living my creative dream fully, daily, tangling on all the tiles. Such is the energy and the flow of tangling that I end up thanking each pen and paper I come across. Thanks to The Zentangle Method.

-Aishwarya Darbha

This little story got published on the About Page of Zentangle, Inc. here

as a CZT…

My journey into Zentangle Art became my story on what kind of Zentangle Art Teacher I would like to be.

With 31years of deep interest in spirituality and neuroscience (assoc. with the Oneness Movement), the Zentangle meditative art became my second calling in life. In late 2015, I found Zentangle® & it was like “love at first sight”. My desire to re-create tangles almost became an instant madness. The repeated patterns would put me in ‘Zen mode’ (nowadays called Flow-State) and could shut off everything noisy externally, and even internally.

I decided to take official lessons and training under many experienced artists, formally with a different art background, and now making a major contribution to the Zentangle Community. I continued to participate in many learning seminars, and to date, I continue to do so.

Though teaching was never a part of my initial plan, as the art grew in me and I began to unbox many of my subconscious and unconscious creative juices, I started receiving messages and calls from around the world to teach Zentangle. I had to keep many waiting until I finish my formal training as a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Thus, in October 2018, I made my first solo trip to the USA and officially trained under the duo Founders Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts of Zentangle, Inc.

From 2018 to the present, I have been teaching and conducting Zentangle workshops both offline and (NOW) online.

In my personal practice and my lesson plans, I love blending the classic Zentangle methodology with the vibrant hues, botanical rhythms, and architectural geometry inspired by my love for Indian heritage. Together, we don't just draw; we build a colourful sanctuary."

Spreading Calm Around the Globe

During the COVID-19 period, I have generously taught this peaceful art on giant social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, for people around the globe, so they can cope with their anxiety, fear, loneliness, and grief through daily healthy practices using Zentangle(R) Artform. I also created a Facebook community, specially dedicated to people who love art and want to stay connected with the love language of Zentangle.

Story so far…

Zentangle Workshops and More

  • Independent Zentangle Artist

    Exploring the depth, flow, and intricate beauty of the Zentangle® medium daily for nearly a decade.

  • Certified Zentangle Teacher [CZT]

    Directly trained in the USA by Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas (CZT-24).

  • Lives guided toward creative calm.

    Teaching online and offline workshops in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Pune to help people navigate anxiety and fear.

    • YouTube 31Days of Zen Journaling.

    • Facebook - Live Event of 15Days of HeartiZen2021

    • In 2021, 31Days of Tangle Transformation

    • In 2022, 8 Days of HeartiZen2022 on Facebook and Youtubegoes here

    • Introductory Zentangle Class for SIES College, Mumbai.

  • International Guest, Speaker and Instructor

    • Special Instructor for ZenFestTangle 1.0 (2021), 4.0, (2024) and 6.0 (2025), an international online event.

    • Guest Speaker on Artist Communities like Utsav Art Group for India and Global Artists

    • Spl instructor on an online community - Moon Mosaic Phases

  • ZenAgain2025 - Online Event from Zentangle Inc.

    Artifex Erudito 2022 and 2023

Creative Projects & Milestones

Beyond regular classes, I love designing immersive global experiences to help people weave art and intention into their daily lives:

    • Global Event Instructor: Invited as a Special Instructor for the prestigious international online event, ZenFestTangle, across multiple editions, including ZenFestTangle 1.0 (2021), 4.0 (2024), and 6.0 (2025).

    • International Community Educator: Featured as a Special Guest Instructor for prominent online creative spaces, including the specialised global community Moon Mosaic Phases.

    • Guest Speaker & Artist Advocate: Frequently invited to speak on the power of artist communities for recognised groups such as the Utsav Art Group (India) and Global Artists, inspiring creators worldwide.

    • 31 Days of Zen Journaling & Transformation: Created massive, self-initiated live YouTube and Facebook series—such as The HeartiZen Series and 31 Days of Tangle Transformation—designed to foster deep connection, heart-centred mindfulness, and communal joy.

    • Art Showcases: Having my personal artwork exhibited by the Sangini Group at Radisson Blu (Delhi) and proudly featured in international online galleries like The Global Artist.

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