Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Zendala Dare #80 & Diva Challenge #144

Did another two for one challenge this week. I thought it would be quicker. I am not sure it was. The Diva Challenge, A Bug's Life was to use the video released by Sakura as inspiration to create a tile. You could use color, hide a bug somewhere, create a tile inspired by nature, or shade the tile using color. The Bright Owl posted a little different template than is usual. It had more open space or fewer sections. That created some interesting challenges.  I did put some "bugs" in mine, kind of. They are a little weird, but chose to use color. All of the color is done with Sakura Metallic Gelly Roll pens. One of the things that adds to a challenge like this is that I feel like I am going back a lot to touch up spaces. Some of this is that the Gelly Roll pens have a larger ball than the Microns and the ink flows differently. That being said, overall I am pleased with the result of this. When I started putting in the color, I was not sure. I hope you enjoy it.




Tangles used: Shattuck, 'Nzeppel, Flux, Strircles, 

Was hard to take a picture to get the metallic quality. This is a little dark but the flash as too light.  Probably would help if I had a camera with more pixels, but not going to happen. Have only looked at a few tiles so far, but would encourage you to go to I am the Diva and The Bright Owl to check out the great pieces of art.

Thanks for visiting. As always, comments are welcomed, encouraged, and appreciated.

Go Tangle !!

13 comments:

  1. Very nice! It's true that the Gelly Roll pens have a bigger point and it's always a pity that you cannot see their beauty in a scan or photo.

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  2. Great combination of the two challenges. I have a great monitor and can see the pen effect well. Beautiful work!

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  3. Nice way to combine two challenges. The color looks great!

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  4. That´s lovely! Especially I like the centre. Wonderful colors!

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  5. Ah, Donald, killing two birds with one stone. Smart! The outer portion of the template did lend itself to a bug shape and you did a great job of utilizing that. I especially like the use of sparkle in the interior sections.

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  6. wonderful interpretation, Donald. Looks great!

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  7. Beautifull done, zendala en zentangle. and color!!!!...

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  8. This is so lovely, I didn't get round to The Bright Owl Dare this week. I could of combined both challenges!!

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  9. I love it! its very smart! to combine two callenges

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  10. Your bug mandala came out beautifully! The vibrant colors highlight your tangles and your bugs nicely.

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  11. I like it! Folky - whimsical - and fun! Great 'shine' !

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  12. This is great, you've really brought this Zendala to life with your color, bugs and fab tangling.

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  13. This is really beautiful! I really like what you've done with the space. It's happy and fun! Well done!

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