The Gift of Zentangle
The Diva Challenges are 6 years old this week. What an accomplishment to have inspired so many for so long. These challenges have fueled so much of my work and I'm truly grateful to Laura and everyone who participates in the challenges. The challenge this week was to choose from the 6 challenges presented at this time over the last 6 years. I decided to revisit last years challenge to give the Gift of Zentangle.
I started making these Christmas tree ornaments last week after checking out Tina Creates Art's Diva submission. She was inspired by the new 3Z tiles and created elongated triangles to reflect Christmas trees. At the same time Adele's String challenge inspired the use of the pattern "O". I still have to make about 20 more and laminate them... and add the string, but these are going to be gifts this year. I painted both sides of a sheet of watercolor paper and then cut out the shapes. One side is tangled with Adele Bruno's "O" patterns with white gel pen and colored pencil. The other side are gemmy orb ornaments.
In keeping with last years challenge I will also send one to 3 of you. Just leave me a comment and I'll randomly select 3 names on Monday the 19th. So stay tuned!
Finish my tile series: Verdigogh
Joey started this off with Verdigogh. I'm still in "O" mode and created this to go with my Adele tree from last weeks String Challenge (it's the one I linked to above).
12 Days of 3Z from Zentangle HQ: Day 9
This has been a super fun challenge. The 9th tile added "Auraknot" to the melange. I'm still determined to get all 12 patterns on one tile when all is said and done. I'm loving the mosaic;-) Check this out to see HQ's mosaic so far and a little surprise: the step-out for the new pattern "Drawings"
I just finished my Travelling Tangles for December's swap. The theme is Gems.
My Moowa page so far
a work-in-progress
This was inspired by Heidi Whitney's blogpost last week.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Your thoughtful and generous comments are what keep me going.
Wishing you all the happiest of holidays!
You are so talented, Michele. I have never thought of using 'zennies' as tree ornaments. I have a laminator and have been making bookmarks, but I never thought of other possibilities. Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork. I always enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm always enthralled by your use of colour for backgrounds! Do you have favourite tools? Watercolors? Distressed inks? Gosh I would love to take a class with you! Thank you for sharing Adele's "O" with us! I've never seen it before. Terrific Moowa Page!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise! I recently have been using Art Tissue transfer to color the bright backgrounds. I used a watercolor technique that I did a tutorial for here:
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I can't link in the comments but if you copy and paste that in your browser you'll find the blog post.
Thank you so much, Michele. I just love learning new stuff!
Deleteoops I just noticed my response was to Deanne's inquiry regarding my tools. Deanne if you see this, let me know if that tutorial post was helpful to you.
DeleteThank you Michele! Yes, your tutorial was very helpful! I think I need to use a big piece of paper to practice. I was making them one at a time, to practice and not waste paper! Lol!
DeleteIt looks like you have been a busy tangling elf. I'm sure the recipients of your ornaments will be very happy with them. You mentioned several techniques I need to look up how to do---i.e. laminating. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzanne! Fortunately I have access to a laminator at work and I've been saving all the scraps. This is the perfect project for them;-)
DeleteWow! I'm honored! And I'm loving how Christmasy all your pieces with O are! wow...not a tangle I've ever played with or even heard of hahaha. These all look so festive. Wonderful work. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi! I'm always inspired by your sketchbook.
DeleteHello Michele, I'm so honored that you tried my idea with the Christmas trees. They are all so wonderful. I love the colours. These would be great gifts.
ReplyDeleteGreetings TINA
Thank you Tina for the inspiration and for sharing your work. These really are fun to do and go rather quickly. I just hope they end up looking as good as I see them in my head once I add laminate and string ties;-)
DeleteI LOVE that 'gift of Zentangle'!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne! I truly appreciate all of the lovely comments you leave here. Your feedback means a lot;-)
DeleteThose are some lovely trees! The people that you gift them to are going to love them! Love the Oh tangle and will have to try that. I had not seen it before. Your 3Zs are beautiful! I have mot managed to get all the tangles on each of my tiles... Yours are great. the traveling tangles are going to be fun for the folks to finish. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate! I appreciate everything you contribute to my blog with all of your generous comments and the work you share as well. I'm inspired by all of you. Have a wonderful holiday.
DeleteLots of eye candy here :) Those trees are such fun, I love the Verdigogh, the gems are so colorfully done, and I can't wait to see the completed Moowa!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jean! I truly appreciate your taking the time to visit and comment here. Visiting your blog is always a treat. I can't wait to see the completed Moowa too;-)
DeleteWow, Michele! These just get better and better! Those ornaments are fantastic! Thank you for inspiring us every week, and always sharing your vast experience and knowledge. Happy, happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to you as well Jennifer. Your art, encouragement and kind words inspire me too;-) May your holidays be filled with joy!
DeleteSo wonderful work again! I really your unique style.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you, dear Michele!
Hugs, Annette
Very beautiful tiles! I love your interpretation of "O" - it looks like a field of flowers.
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