About Esther
In 2008, Esther left the practice of law to live more creatively. When she was introduced to the Zentangle (R) method of pattern drawing, a non-representational, contemplative way of drawing complex patterns, her life changed. She’d been drawing patterns since she was a child, but it wasn’t until she experienced the Zentangle method that she felt like an artist.
As a certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), she loves helping others discover the joy of drawing simple lines to create beautiful art ‘one stroke at a time.’ She has taught hundreds of students since becoming certified to teach in 2012 and quickly embraced teaching online in April 2020.
She was honored to receive the American Association of University Women, Duluth Chapter’s Visual Artist of the Year award in 2016 and was invited to join the Minnesota COMPAS teaching artist roster in August 2025.
My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
I practiced law for 11 years before leaving to live more creatively. As a certified Zentangle (R) teacher, I have been teaching and sharing my abstract, visual art since 2012.
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
I use pen and ink with pencil shading to create beautiful, non-representational visual art. I also love drawing Zentangle (R) patterns on glass, mirrors, pianos ...
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
I love the power and beauty and simplicity of lines. Drawing patterns to create beautiful, visual art gives me a sense of freedom and ease that I love sharing with my students.
Book Me through Compas!
About COMPAS:
COMPAS is a Minnesota based non-profit organization whose mission is to "deliver creative experiences that unleash the potential within all of us." COMPAS pairs MN teaching and performance artists with organizations, including schools and libraries, who are looking for professionals to lead in-person and virtual workshops and residencies for their participants. If you are interested in booking me to teach a workshop or residency for your group or organization, click the Book Me! button to apply.
Find my work Locally and Online
Where to find my work in the Twin Ports:
Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (by appt.)
Dovetail Café & Marketplace, 1917 W. Superior Street (seasonally, December-April)
Where to find my free online classes: