This weeks Challenge is an interesting one. I chose to do it by using a white gel pen rather than trying to do a negative image. I agree with The Diva's comment about not finding a white pen that am satisfied with. Did not really read her post completely at first, but I also tried an Inktense Pen on this one. I have a Sakura Gelly Roll but wanted to try a different pen. One of the difficulties is the inconsistency in how the ink flows out of the pen. Seemed to occur even if I tried to slow down my strokes. Then there is the issues of nib size and that it just does not seem to cover as completely. I think that is why I like the ones that used a black Micron and used the negative space to create that tangle (noticed that so far no one has tried that with Paradox. That would be quite a challenge!!). I tried waiting until the ink was dry and going back over it again, but this had mixed results. Shading on black tiles is always an issue. On this one I did try to use the gray Fabrico marker. It seemed to blur the ink a little. This may be an issue with the Inktense pen. Did not occur when I tried with other pens. All this being said, it sounds like maybe I really disliked the tile. In reality I am generally pleased with this tile. I tried to keep it to a few tangles. Here is what I came up with. I hope that you enjoy it.
Tangles used: Ahh, Meer, and Flux
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I like your mirror effect! Those white pens are so difficult to work with but we can't tell it by this tile.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like the mirrored images!
ReplyDeleteLove this curvy, sexy version, all your tangles are dancing well together. The grey fabrico actually gives a lovely softening effect which works beautifully with this tile.
ReplyDeleteDonald you have created a truly grand effect!
ReplyDeleteHI Donald. I like this piece--especially the curved lines and simplicity. Sometimes I think that I go overboard trying to fit in too many patterns along with new techniques, and the process gets less zen for me. I'm learning to strip it down so I can focus on one new thing at a time so it's still fun. I agree that the pens and coloring aspect of this challenge were a bit more challenging that I had expected. I hope you had fun experimenting.
ReplyDeletenicely done Donald! I love that you kept it simple but chose meer which gives movement and volume. I tried several things to shade on the black - none with great results, though carefully but quickly smudging a stroke of white gel wasn't too bad. Also the white water-colour pencil worked ok when wet.
ReplyDeleteI really like this tile Donald! The balance between the ebony and ivory is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGood work Donald! I saw a lot of people using mirror effects to create the black and white, and I like them all. What I do like about yours is the way the tangle patterns flow over from the white side to the blackside of the mirror. And I agree with you shading with the white pens is an issue. I didn't shade the white tangled parts at all, and after finishing my tile, I concluded it wasn't neccessary so... Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery fine choises, I like Your tangles! Fine artwork.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Finland :-)
Your tile turned out really nice. I like the mirror effect. I also agree with you about finding the perfect white pen to work with. Even on black tiles, they are not all the same, are they?:
ReplyDeleteGreat Donald, really great. I do like mirror images and yours turned out great.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Donald. You achieved a lovely delicate look with this.
ReplyDeleteDonald, I am glad you are pleased with the tile because it has caught my interest in a big way! I love how you have used line, balance, and design to say so much in an understated way!
ReplyDeleteNice that you have chosen the diagonal axis! Looks great, Donald!
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