Challenge #87

This week's challenge is titled "String Theory v. XII: Pinwheels for Peace v.II" and we have to use Pinwheels for Peace as our inspiration. So we could use a pinwheel as our string or create a Zentangle Pinwheel or a Pinwheel Mandala. 

I chose to  use the pinwheel as my string. I have ended up completing three tiles each quite different. I like all for very different reasons.

The first I did was quite simple. Using mainly straight lines.

The next was I feel softer and freer.

Then the final one really evolved in an entirely different way.

Challenge #86

This week the Diva has challenged us to break free and work outside the border. I was really excited to get started as I was looking forward to see how my tiles evolved without the border limits.

Here are two of my tiles. I definitely enjoyed creating these and feel that I need to play a bit more with the concept of outside the border. Hope you enjoy them.

This was my first

This my next one...

I really enjoyed the freedom I allowed myself in this challenge, and to see how the work evolved as I added lines.. so thanks Diva !!

Diva Challenge #85

This week we have been given a challenge to use the UMT; Copada, that was created by CZT Margaret Bremner. This is the first time I have seen or used this tangle so thanks for introducing it.
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Here are my two tiles.

I definitely enjoyed using it and can see it being a regular in my Zentangles.

I think I now need to go back to those Diva challenges I have missed and try and complete them....especially the UMT or new tangle challenges. I love trying new and different tangles. Perhaps I will create a page here dedicated to those challenges I have missed.... now that's a possibility.

Diva Challenge #84

Its great to be able to join in again in the Diva's Challenges after a reasonably lengthy break.

This week our challenge is to create a  blind string then use tangles to complete it.:  So I closed my eyes and created these two strings.

Apologies about the clearness of the second pic but I didn't check the picture before completing my tile.

So here are the completed tiles. 

Hope you enjoy them.

Challenge # 62 Spiral Vs Paradox

This week the Diva’s challenge is for us to use a spiral String which we then tangle with Paradox. We can use more than one spiral string if we want, but the main Spiral should be tangled with the Paradox.

Now I like the Paradox tangle and use it regularly so I thought this is going to be easy but perhaps not. So I started and this is my finished tile….

I like some of the effects so I think I need to play a little more with this idea…

Challenge #61 UMT.V.II

This week we have been asked to use a new Tangle called "Gloven" which is Dutch for Wave. I have had fun using this tangle and really like the curved line variation... here is what I have done for my challenge... hope you like it.

Weekly Challenge #58: Diamonds

This week's challenge is highlighting and supporting the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Chidren's Hospital. The fund was started by Charles and Irma Millard after their son, Christopher, lost a three year fight with cancer in 1972. The four Diamonds are symbolic of the traits Christopher felt were needed to defeat his cancer. They are derived from a story he wrote in which the Knight Sir Millard overcomes obstacles to achievethe four diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty and Strength.

So with the theme of Diamonds we can use the Four Diamonds logo or diamond-esque tangles only, or anything that we feel represents the theme.

I chose to use the Four Diamonds logo as I felt it worked well.

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I would be very happy to  be able to donate the tile to a Four Diamond family

Weekly Challenge 57: "UMT v. I"

This is the first of the challenges that utilizes Tangles that have been posted to the Diva in her “Use My Tangle” application.

I think this is a great way for us to actually give these tangles a go, Thanks Diva!!! . I know that until now I have not used the “Sanibelle” tangle and I really enjoyed it. I can see many that there may be many ways to incorporate these with other tangles.

Anyway here is my tile for the challenge.

Weekly Challenge #56: "Non Dominatrix* v.2"

This week we have been challenged to do our ZIA or Tile using our non dominant hand…

I was unaware of the Divas’ challenges when this was first introduced in March last year, so it is has been a new challenge for me…

I have really enjoyed it! I am actually able to do quite a bit with my left hand (non dominant), a result of my time working in the lab, but this was something different again….

I did find that I really needed to concentrate on where I wanted the stroke to emerge on the tile so this challenge has really made me focus on each stoke I made, more so than with my right hand.

The result is more organic than usual which I really like. I love the visual wonkyness to the strokes; they also reflect how our paths in life are not always as straight or steady as we hope ….. very real for me right now..

I have only managed one tile so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do….

I didn't manage to get last weeks uploaded so will try and get it up soon while I wait and look forward to next weeks challenge.......

Challenge #54: "Purple Haze"

This weeks challenge is one of colour. We have to add a touch of the colour purple to our Zentangles which I have enjoyed immensely. The colour purple has always been a favourite or should I admit it is perhaps my favourite colour, so this challenge was a joy to do.

I have tried a couple of approaches this week. The first was to simply use a purple gel pen for a specific tangle whilst the rest of the Zentangle is done in the black Sakura ink. I really liked this after I had added the shading in purple of course…

The Second tile was approached differently. I first created a purple border in pencil then instead of creating the string in pencil I did it in a lilac gel pen and used a tangle for the string. Then I completed the tile using both the Sakura black ink as well as another violet gel pen. Finally I added the shading and I feel it has really made it work…

 I think I shall need to do some more with colour.....

Diva's Challenge #53

A new year and new challenges what could be better!
The challenge this week is to use the Diva's tangle UNDINE. I love the background info given to naming this tangle... and can really identify with the Diva's wish to dedicate it to her partner B-Rad...

I must say it took a while to get comfortable with the tangle as my X's just got wonky as I went along but I am happy with the two tiles I have decided to share below. There is a little tangelation I think, but I know I would like to play with this tangle a little more as I really enjoyed it. Thanks Diva!!!!