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Sunday, February 16, 2014
Diva Challenge #154 -Valentangle
Didn't spend much time thinking about this one, other than a small debate whether to use a heart string or go more abstract. In true Zentangle style - just went with the flow and waited to see what would appear. About half way through had my doubts but just kept adding a little this a little that until it felt finished. I rather like it.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Diva Challenge 153 UMT Jailed Johnny
Head on over to the Diva Challenge to read more about this week's challenge. It's UMT (Use My Tangle) week. This week's tangle is Jailed Johnny courtesy of Sadelle Wiltshire, CZT.
I actually used two new tangles in this challenge. Besides Jailed Johnny, the border is Ditto, a new tangle from CZT Sue Jacobs. I enjoyed learning and using both of them. It took me a little longer to get the rhythm and flow of Ditto but it was well worth the effort - will definitely be including Ditto in my Borders and Frames class.
I actually used two new tangles in this challenge. Besides Jailed Johnny, the border is Ditto, a new tangle from CZT Sue Jacobs. I enjoyed learning and using both of them. It took me a little longer to get the rhythm and flow of Ditto but it was well worth the effort - will definitely be including Ditto in my Borders and Frames class.
Jailed Johnny
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Sunday, February 2, 2014
Diva Challenge 152 - Aquafleur
One of the things I love about Zentangle is the freedom to go wherever your pen on paper takes you - no specific outcome required. Leading up to the holidays what with prepping for a craft show and making gifts I was more in production mode vs enjoying the process. This challenge and this pattern in particular was a great way to get back into the creative process.
Once again what started out as my original idea is nowhere to be found in this tile. What I found most interesting is that for a long time it felt like it was unfinished. I kept thinking I would be adding to it, however every time I went back to it to add something I felt stuck, unsure of what I wanted to add. Some of that, I'm sure comes from my limited appreciation of white space. If there's open space I'm usually filling it with a tangle. One of my goals this year is use and appreciate the beauty of open space in my work. I'm glad I listened and resisted the urge to fill in all that white space!
Once again what started out as my original idea is nowhere to be found in this tile. What I found most interesting is that for a long time it felt like it was unfinished. I kept thinking I would be adding to it, however every time I went back to it to add something I felt stuck, unsure of what I wanted to add. Some of that, I'm sure comes from my limited appreciation of white space. If there's open space I'm usually filling it with a tangle. One of my goals this year is use and appreciate the beauty of open space in my work. I'm glad I listened and resisted the urge to fill in all that white space!
Aquafleur
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