Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Diva Challenge #155: " A Little White Space"

I think as an indication of how I have progressed/improved in my work, my reaction to this dare was, okay I can do that. It was a little confusing though as the title was a "Little White Space" and in the text of the Dare Laura wrote to try leaving a big open white space. Hmm! Which to do?  A little white space or a big open white space. I almost just used my piece from the Zendala Dare as I have typically tended to use white space a little more regularly, and comfortably, in zendalas. Not sure why, but may be the nature of the templates make it easier for me to just see it. I had enough time to do another one so I put in a big open white space in this one. For those of you who are regular visitors to my blog you are now going to read something that you have not seen here much before. One of the challenges in any Zentangle® or ZIA that I do is the shading. When I got done with this one I was pleased with the shading in general and I was very satisfied with the way the shading of the negative space turned out. Okay, all you folks can either get up off the floor, or close your mouth. You look silly with your mouth hanging open. I cannot say how often I will be making comments like that, but it is nice to see something come together. Well enough rambling. I appreciate those of you who have read all this. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it.





Tangles used: Keeko, Knightsbridge, Hybrid, Shattuck, Bales, 'Nzeppel, & Beads
For the shading I used a variety of graphite pencils from HB to 6B. The gray on the bales is done with a Fabrico Dual point marker. 


For those of you who do not participate in the Zendala Dare I am also posting this weeks Zendala. This shows a little white space rather than a big space.




If you have not all ready done so, strongly encourage you to visit I Am the Diva and look at all the other great pieces that people have created. You won't be disappointed. If you have not before, you may also want to give it a try yourself.

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

Go Tangle !!

23 comments:

  1. Nice use of white space and thanks for the warning so I could grab something before I fell down ;>)

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    1. LOL! Figured people who knew me would get a chuckle out of that.

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  2. Great job on the open space, and the shading!!!! :0) Your Zendala is great too!!! :0) Share Humanity

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  3. There is definately an art to shading. Your tile would have looked very flat without it, it looks great in both pieces. I still have not had the confidence to use anything other then pencil for my shading

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  4. I always think you shade very well, Donald! And yes, shading negative space is very effective and you've given us a great example here.
    I love how you've re-aligned the stars in the Zendala! And more great shading!
    Axxx

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    1. Thanks for your encouragement. I think my reaction to the shading is that it is one area that I just have not felt comfortable with. I think it is an area that I will always see as a little bit of a challenge. Not sure that that is not a good thing.

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  5. I do like your tangles around the white space..... I have never done a zendala but it appeals because I often find it a struggle not to make things symmetrical .... it looks like it must have taken forever to do :)

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    1. Zendalas are fun and the Zendala Dare at The Bright Owl is a great way to do them because you have a template to use. You can create your own, but I think it is easier to start with a template. They sometimes take a little longer but not always.

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  6. Great work with the shading Donald! ;) I also like the look of the gray maker on the bales. Both pieces are great!

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  7. Great tile with great shading. I it so good to read that you yourself are pleased with the shading!

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  8. Both challenge pieces are lovely! You did great on the shading and so glad you are pleased with it. Shading really takes a lot of practice. When I look at my earlier pieces, I see that I was really light with my shading, and now I am not afraid to go darker. I love your Quib border around the zendala!

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    1. Thanks. I think you may have hit on something that I realized but did not post about. I think before I was worried about going to dark and then not being able to do anything about it. As I have gotten a little more confident, I will take a risk. It has helped that I have tried using different pencils also. Still working on figuring that out.

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  9. These are really well done and the shading is just perfect. It's very interesting to watch how people shade as there are really so many choices. I also like the perspective in the top tile.

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  10. They're both lovely, Donald! Lovely choice of patterns. I think you do a good job with your shading each week, but it is so nice to hear that you are happy with it!

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  11. Very nice Donald, you have great balance in your White Space zentangle, nice work :)

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  12. Lovely tile and your shading is great!

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  13. Great job on both pieces, Donald. I have to agree that it's easier to leave open/white spaces in zendalas. They are usually constructed with almost obligatory spaces that can be tangled in or not. The shading works well on both of your pieces.

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  14. Nice work on both pieces, Donald. I especially like Quib used as a border on the Zendala. And the shading on both is spot-on.

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  15. This is a very elegant solution to the space challenge. I love the choice of tangles and the 3D effect. Great work!

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  16. Great job on both tiles. Yes, shading is like the frosting on the cupcake.
    :-)

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  17. I well understand your challenge with shading - it's one that I'm still exploring as I just hate the graphite! Your shading in the white space on your first tile adds so much dimension - it looks amazing. It took me a while to work out your adaptation of the Zendala - it's brilliant & I love your use of Paradox there.
    Paula (PEP)

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