Wednesday 1 January 2014

Tangling the year out

I'm just about to start Erin's final Zendala Dare of 2013. I didn't notice it yesterday because I was busy doing quite a big picture which I so enjoyed doing.

I just filled a big page with anything that came into my head.



And now, I'm going to sit in front of the fire with my family and whilst they all watch 'Star Wars' or something similar, I shall get on with my last Zendala Dare of the year. I do love Zentangle!

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Happy New Year to you all.

These two are both quite 'dense'. The first one looks rather industrial, I think, with the tubes and the pipes...

And the second has some of my favourite tangles which are reminiscent of seashells. I enjoyed this but am off to try a third one and use some much looser tangles...


Don't forget to check out the incredibly varied and interesting versions done by others on Erin's blog!
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14 comments:

  1. Unknown3 January 2014 at 10:38

    Both are realy lovely, strong in black and white! Well done!!!!

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    1. ArtyZen3 January 2014 at 11:47

      Thank you Joke...I love strong contrast and lots of shading! Axxx

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  2. Unknown3 January 2014 at 12:45

    They're both quite nice, but I definitely favor the second one. Maybe because Purk is one of my favorite tangles.

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    1. ArtyZen3 January 2014 at 12:56

      And one of mine too, Audrie. Thank you! Axxx

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  3. Munchie3 January 2014 at 13:41

    Looks like you had fun doing your big one. I like the mechanical look of the pipes going around. Your use of shading is awesome! I also really like your happy new year banner!

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    1. ArtyZen3 January 2014 at 14:57

      Thank you so much, Munchie..I love shading and had great fun on the big one!! And I have to confess, my new year banner was done under the influence of a little alcohol...my husband kept topping up my glass as I was drawing...! Still, it's nice and cheerful. Axxx

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  4. deb3 January 2014 at 21:33

    I like both of your Zendalas, but favor the first because it is quite unique. I like the industrial feel and as already mentioned, your shading is great!

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  5. ArtyZen4 January 2014 at 02:12

    Thank you Deb...we all take a different approach to similar things and get amazingly different results, which is what I love. I do try to do pretty but it's obviously not my style! Axxx

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  6. Annette P.-L. 4 January 2014 at 02:32

    Both zendalas are beautiful! Wonderful choice of tangles! Also I like the great contrast!
    Your ZIA is brilliant! It appears so lively with these many nice details! Your shading is great, too!

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    1. ArtyZen4 January 2014 at 08:20

      Wow - that's a lot of praise from someone whose work I really admire! Thank you so much LonettA!! Axxx

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  7. Unknown4 January 2014 at 02:50

    I like them both, but love the tube/pipe one, brilliant work.....Happy New Year x

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    1. ArtyZen4 January 2014 at 08:21

      Thank you Lynn - I said earlier that I'd love to do pretty and delicate but it just doesn't happen! Happy New Year to you too. Axxx

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  8. Anne's tangle blog4 January 2014 at 07:06

    Both are great, but the first one is my favorite. I love the boldness of it.
    Your big picture is very beautiful!!!

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    1. ArtyZen4 January 2014 at 08:22

      Many thanks, Anne!! I wasn't sure about posting the first one as it's a bit different but glad you like it. And the big picture was a real joy to do. Axxx

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