Tuesday 2 December 2014

Diva Challenge 196 - All Dolled Up!

I was interested in the phrase 'all dolled up' - it took me back in time to when I was a child. My grandmother and her friends used this term quite regularly and it obviously came across the waters during the war years. Referring to a woman as a 'doll' is definitely American slang - but, how it rolled off northern Yorkshire tongues...and it's a phrase I haven't heard for a long, long time. So my first thanks to Emily are for this wonderful blast from the past for me as an introduction to her challenge as guest over on the Diva's blog.

And my second thanks are for such a lovely idea. I wasn't immediately struck as I'm not a 'doll' sort and never was, but then I also remembered some lovely Russian dolls that a friend had and this inspired my entry this week. Who doesn't love the Matryoshka nesting figures? (This link is to a shop but it is mainly to show a lovely selection of painted dolls - I'm not affiliated in any way!)

Here is my Matryoshka in Zentangle. The hardest part for me was the face - I toyed with Printemps eyes but she could have ended up looking very spaced out, so I stuck with a traditional style even though this isn't very Zentangle. Hope that's OK. Great fun to do - lovely challenge. Looking forward to checking out what everyone else comes up with this week!


Thanks for visiting - hope you'll leave me a little comment. Axxx
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40 comments:

  1. jeanchaneyaz2 December 2014 at 13:34

    I love those Russian nesting dolls and didn't even think of going in that direction. I love how you did yours and your shading is really well done too.

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    1. ArtyZen3 December 2014 at 04:20

      Thank you Jean - she was such a pleasure to do that I may do all her little sisters too! Axxx

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  2. DEMen2 December 2014 at 14:14

    Really well done. Especially all the compensating you had to do on the pattern around her hood/scarf.

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    1. ArtyZen3 December 2014 at 04:20

      Thanks Dorita - especially for noticing all that tricky stuff too! Axxx

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  3. Penny O'Neill2 December 2014 at 14:29

    All dolled up - a phrase that slips out mown mouth from time-to-time, Annie. Your Matryoshka is fabulous. :)

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    1. ArtyZen3 December 2014 at 04:21

      Thank you Penny - what a great phrase it is! Glad you like my Matryoshka too. Axxx

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  4. bmlilith602 December 2014 at 18:11

    Love your Matryoshka and your selection of tangles.

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    1. ArtyZen3 December 2014 at 04:22

      Thank you JL. I am so tempted to do some more....Axxx

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  5. Duchess2 December 2014 at 18:24

    +1 like, like, like!

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  6. Sue Jacobs CZT2 December 2014 at 20:55

    love your idea to do a Matryoshka doll - Tangle patterns suit her well!

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    1. ArtyZen3 December 2014 at 04:23

      Thanks Sue - she could be the start of more...though I'm not the first to tangle the Matryoshka. Axxx

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  7. Chrissie Frampton3 December 2014 at 01:09

    Great idea, she looks very warm all tangled up.

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    1. ArtyZen3 December 2014 at 04:23

      Thank you Christine! She does look rather cosy, doesn't she? Axxx

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  8. Ilse3 December 2014 at 04:37

    Lovely choice of patterns!

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  9. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver Stencils3 December 2014 at 13:52

    I love these nested dollies! I have collected two or three different Matryoshkas and they can be addictive. But they are so unique and the shape really lends itself to doing tangles in. You have done a lovely job!

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    1. ArtyZen5 December 2014 at 00:25

      Thanks Lynell - you're right, they're lovely, aren't they? I am sorely tempted to get a set for Christmas now...Axxx

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  10. Deb Kopeschny3 December 2014 at 16:45

    Very delicate Russian nesting doll. I love the different doll ideas!

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  11. Anne's tangle blog3 December 2014 at 22:38

    Your Russian doll is beautiful, you have chosen great tangles for her.

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  12. lilystangles3 December 2014 at 23:48

    Beautiful tile :)

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  13. Unknown4 December 2014 at 00:37

    I like Matryoshkas very much, my little daughter has one too and is always fascinated. Your tile looks so beautiful and you choose nice pattern to fill it - great work :-)

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    1. ArtyZen5 December 2014 at 00:26

      It was a very inspirational challenge and I love these dolls. Thank you Sandra, glad you like it! Axxx

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  14. Unknown4 December 2014 at 00:40

    Lovely idea to do a Matryoshka. The patterns work beautifully.

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  15. David Hunter4 December 2014 at 06:57

    I love your Tile, Annie. Beautiful little face, and wonderful delicate Tangling. Delightfully done.

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    1. ArtyZen5 December 2014 at 00:27

      I was anxious about the face, David but so glad you like it. Axxx

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  16. Unknown4 December 2014 at 08:21

    Uau! What details!

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  17. LezliB4 December 2014 at 19:13

    I love your Russian nesting doll. The patterns that you embellished her with are so intricate and beautiful. Great job!

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    1. ArtyZen5 December 2014 at 00:28

      THank you Lezli - she was great fun to do! Axxx

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  18. Antonine5 December 2014 at 08:06

    Great post that brings back memories. Beautiful work on your doll - just lovely tangles and her face is so sweet!

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    1. ArtyZen8 December 2014 at 03:26

      Thank you Antonine..the face was difficult for me so glad you like it! Axxx

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  19. Suzanne Fluhr 5 December 2014 at 08:25

    Lovely Russian doll. For me, this challenge brought back memories of playing with paper cut out dolls. Interesting, I never realized that using the term "doll" to refer to a woman was a Yankee thing----and I'm a Yankee!

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    1. ArtyZen8 December 2014 at 03:28

      Thanks Suzanne. You are obviously far too young to remember the days when 'doll' was a popular term! Axxx

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  20. MomZenArtist7 December 2014 at 13:11

    Annie, she is lovely. I am so pleased that you were inspired by my challenge idea this week. I love what you came up with and that you recalled fond memories. That's what this idea was for me--a way to think about my daughter and her love of dolls combined with my own special memories. Your tangles are delicate and ornate just like one of these dolls in real life. Just beautiful! Thank you for playing with my challenge this week. :-)

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    1. ArtyZen8 December 2014 at 03:29

      Thank you too, Emily. You've had some great entries to your lovely challenge this week. 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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