Tuesday 11 March 2014

Diva Challenge #158

Ooh, a duotangle challenge this week from Laura - on I am the Diva - using the fantastic Diva Dance troupe and Crescent Moons.

I had two attempts - the first didn't quite hit the spot but here it is:




The second, I have fallen quite in love with - mainly because it doesn't look like anything I've ever done before (apart from the one above....!) Just a feeling!



Thank you so much, Laura - I not only enjoyed doing this challenge, but loved watching the video of you doing a tile that was posted with Challenge #100. It was wonderful!

Looking forward to seeing all the other entries!
Ax

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30 comments:

  1. Unknown11 March 2014 at 07:05

    They are both very good and on the second tile the diva dance is somehow skipping of joy. What a delight!

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    1. ArtyZen11 March 2014 at 07:55

      Thank you Beewatch! I had finished the second one and knew there was something I could add, so I put the little 'movement' lines around the three centre tangles and they came to life. Axxx

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  2. jeanchaneyaz11 March 2014 at 13:07

    This first one is well done; however, I can see why you prefer the second. Those little lines do make it dance and look "happier."

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    1. ArtyZen11 March 2014 at 13:43

      Thank you Jean. I think I like it because it is so different from other things I've done. I have never tried Diva Dance properly - and I really enjoyed it. Axxx

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  3. Didisch11 March 2014 at 13:36

    Both are great. I like that you colored the spots of the diva dance red, makes it dancing indeed!

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    1. ArtyZen11 March 2014 at 13:44

      Many thanks Didisch! I really wanted to make it dance - glad you like it. Axxx

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  4. Anne's tangle blog11 March 2014 at 13:47

    I was thinking the same thing as Didisch. The first one is beautiful, the second stunning. Great shading too.

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    1. ArtyZen11 March 2014 at 15:16

      So kind, Annemarie - it was such a fun challenge. I really did enjoy it. Axxx

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  5. Shelly Beauch11 March 2014 at 16:09

    Happy tiles with vibes! Love your moves!

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    1. ArtyZen11 March 2014 at 23:29

      Delighted to have positive comments from you, Shelly. Thank you! Axxx

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  6. Urban Rustic12 March 2014 at 00:07

    love both tiles!

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    1. ArtyZen12 March 2014 at 00:31

      Thank you Catherine! I've been so busy over on your lovely blog and looking at all your amazing 'me made' clothes. Lovely to find you. Axxx

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  7. Ragged Ray12 March 2014 at 02:45

    Wow - these are great. I love the way changing the shapes of the darkened bits - from rounded to pointed - leads to a change in the whole look - I'll give you're way a try I think!

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    1. ArtyZen12 March 2014 at 05:17

      Thank you RR - great to see you here! Glad you noticed the shape change - it makes a subtle but interesting difference. Axxx

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  8. Annette P.-L. 12 March 2014 at 02:59

    Both arre beautiful and I can´t decide for a favorite! The touch of the red colour is great!

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    1. ArtyZen12 March 2014 at 05:18

      Thank you LonettA! I still prefer the second one and I was pleased I thought of adding a little splash of colour. Axxx

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  9. Unknown12 March 2014 at 06:57

    Gorgeous, lovely work! Both tiles! & I love how your first tile is your jump off point for experimenting in the second tile. & I LOVE that second tile! Especially the way the border on the right side pinches in & twists around. Really pretty touch!

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    1. ArtyZen12 March 2014 at 07:57

      What lovely encouraging feedback Kathryn - thank you so much. Yes, the first tile was the experiment and I liked it but I felt it detracted from the Rock 'n Roll bits that I really liked. Hence the second which was much more what I wanted to portray.
      Axxx

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  10. Lara Williams12 March 2014 at 11:27

    These are awesome! Love the red and how it gives it just a burst of color.

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    1. ArtyZen12 March 2014 at 12:59

      Thank you so much, Lara! I think the red makes all the difference. Axxx

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  11. Tangles and More12 March 2014 at 14:44

    Nice job. These could be in sequence. The first has your Rock 'n Roll Diva Dance just emerging and breaking free. Your second has them letting loose and shakin it.

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    1. ArtyZen12 March 2014 at 15:04

      Great idea, Donald - and actually, that is exactly what happened!! Thank you. Axxx

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  12. Anonymous12 March 2014 at 15:40

    I like both tiles and can see how the second one looks like they're dancing, but I really like the first one where you've used little bits of Crescent Moon on each of the Diva dance posies, makes me think of limpits :)

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    1. ArtyZen13 March 2014 at 06:45

      Thank you Linda! I loved your take on this challenge too. It was such a fun one! Axxx

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  13. Unknown13 March 2014 at 17:08

    Both tiles are beautiful. If I hadn't seen the second, I would have thought the first one was great. And it is; but the second one is terrific. The additional little lines which create that extra bit of movement are genius.

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  14. ArtyZen14 March 2014 at 02:32

    Fantastic feedback, Audrie - thank you so much!! I have to say - with NO false modesty - that it was a moment of inspiration, rather than genius, that made me put those little lines! But call it genius if you will...:-)
    Axxx

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  15. Chrissie14 March 2014 at 03:51

    oh gorgeous, I am so amazed by the variations everyone has done, this is just awesome, I love the red, it's intense and it's bold. Great tile!

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    1. ArtyZen14 March 2014 at 04:42

      Thank you ! They are all fantastic - I really enjoyed this one, Chrissie and agree that there have been some wonderful variations produced. Axxx

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  16. MySpecialist16 March 2014 at 02:31

    I love both tiles! And I know what you mean, the second one has that little extra oomph. Love the bit of red.

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    1. ArtyZen16 March 2014 at 03:49

      Thanks Zoe - and I think you're right - the second one does have a bit of 'oomph'! Great word! Axxx

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I read everyone's comments and am delighted that you took the time to share your views. Thank you! Ax

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