Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Zendala Dare #107

Did not realize how out of practice I was in doing Zendalas. I have used the round Zendala tiles before but more recently it has not been with a template. It is taking me a little bit of adjustment having a template and deciding how I want to use it or even what tangles come to mind when I look at it. I have to admit that the recent templates have been an additional challenge for me. The template is similar to a string and it is a guide that you can decide how you want to follow. I have tended to not modify the templates in the past. May have to revisit that. Here is what I ended up with. I hope you enjoy it.



Tangles used: Auraknot, Finery, Fassett, and Zenith
Shading done with HB, 2B, and 4B pencils

I was hoping to participate in the Zendala Dare a little more regularly. Have not been able to do so. Will have to examine that as I continue to have a number of other things that are occupying my time. Not sure if some of the challenges lately have been the style of the templates or just my lack of doing them. Am looking forward to looking at what others have done. If you have not done so would encourage you to go to The Bright Owl and look at what others have done. Give it a try yourself. You do not have to use a circle tile to do it. 

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10 comments:

  1. jeanchaneyazAugust 26, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Very interesting how our one tangle looks the same, and yet we both worked using a different tangle. Don't you just love the versatility of Zentangle? I like the use of Zenith here too. Nice!

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  2. UnknownAugust 27, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    I love the wya the center undulates out and then gets echoed on the edges. Nice work!

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  3. Annette P.-L. August 28, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful zendala with fabulous linework! Referring your Zenith border ... I had a similar idea!

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  4. Beverly GAugust 28, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Love your choice of tangles, your Zendala looks wonderful. Hope general doesn't keep you from participating. I love looking at your work. Get lots of inspiration from you.

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  5. Karen LynnAugust 28, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    The simplicity and line work of the tangles you chose really complement the template. Wonderful zendala.

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  6. Anne's tangle blogAugust 29, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    I like your light and airy zendala!! I myself do modify templates most of the time, it makes them more personal I think.

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  7. Sue ClarkAugust 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Very pretty zendala! I like the tangles you used and the depth they created.

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  8. Sue SharpAugust 30, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Nicely done Donald! I love doing the Zendala's - there is something so structured and complete with them, but I often adapt the template myself. I love the feeling of direction that your line work and shading gives.

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  9. Simone MenzelAugust 30, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful! Your Zendala shows a great harmony. The patterns you chose fit very well together!

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  10. CarmelaAugust 31, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    I like your zendala very much, beautiful linework and Nice shadow.

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