Friday, 16 October 2015

Diva Challenge 239 - Munchin Play.

Like the Diva, I wasn't 'into' Munchin before I did this challenge. As usual, if you put your mind to it - or are challenged by one of the several excellent challenges that are available to us lucky tanglers - Zentangle comes up trumps and pays off. At least that's what I think about the challenge this week.

As I mentioned last week, I bought myself a lovely new book to tangle in and so for that reason, my tile this week is not black, but tan. I like the black tiles and I like working in white but I couldn't resist another tangle in my book.

I watched Molly's video and as I was tangling I wasn't so convinced. My lines were all wibbly - I've still got a horrible cold and feel rather sorry for myself - but I persevered. I added a few sepia lines and a bit of white highlighting then did some fairly heavy shading.

And I am pleased with the result. I haven't looked at anyone else's contribution yet, so look forward to that pleasure as soon as I post on the Diva's page. Thank you for stopping by to look.
Axxx


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18 comments:

  1. Antonine16 October 2015 at 05:52

    OMG Annie! This is the best thing ever! It absolutely glows, and your drop shading is awesome. Sorry about your cold, but sometimes you are forced to slow down and do something restful that nourishes your soul. Feel better, and thank you for visiting my blog!

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    1. ArtyZen16 October 2015 at 06:03

      Oh THANK you, Antonine! Lovely response and much more than I was ever expecting. I'm looking forward to a quiet afternoon and will take inspiration from your kind words to do some more tangling. As for visiting your blog - it should count as therapy! Axxx

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    2. Michele Wynne16 October 2015 at 08:28

      That is beautiful Annie! I love that toned paper and the subtle color, highlight, shadow...everything! Thank you for the inspiration and also for your visits to my blog. Your generous comments are truly appreciated.

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    3. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 09:04

      Thank you Michele. What lovely words - mutual appreciation is what we all need. Thank you! Axxx

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  2. Maggibee16 October 2015 at 11:22

    I just love this. The shine on some of the triangles; the colour of the background; the shading... Hmmmmmm.. so nice. I hope your cold gets better soon, they do drag on don't they?

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:40

      Thanks Margaret - I'm blown away by the lovely comments I've had on this one. It seemed such a simple one to do, but in true Zentangle style, now I look again, I am very pleased with how it looks. The cold is still dragging on and I am heartily sick of it!
      Axxx

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  3. jeanchaneyaz16 October 2015 at 13:25

    There is so much shine and dimension to this piece, Annie. Some of those Munchin's look like beautiful amber stones. Get well soon!

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:41

      Thank you Jean! I have yet to visit your blog - I ran out of time earlier this week and so I will pop over just now. So glad you like my Munchin. Axxx

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  4. Simone Menzel16 October 2015 at 13:30

    Wow, this Muncin tile is really beautiful! The highlights are nearly glowing!

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:42

      Thank you Simone - glowing praise for my highlights! Axxx

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  5. Anne's tangle blog17 October 2015 at 00:12

    Oh Annie, I LOVE this zia of yours. It's well colored and I LOVE the shine in it. Have a great weekend!

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:43

      Thank you Annemarie - your enthusiasm for my tiles is so lovely! It was such an easy tile to do, I am not sure I deserve all the praise but I am very grateful.
      Axxx

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  6. Annette P.-L. 17 October 2015 at 00:51

    Absolutely gorgeous and elegant! A little piece of art!

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:43

      Many thanks - praise indeed from the queen of elegant art!
      Axxx

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  7. Jenny Cooper17 October 2015 at 01:59

    This is beautiful. It should be hanging on a wall! Love the subtlety (is that a word?) of the colors and shading, and the glow of the highlights.

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:44

      Thanks for such lovely praise, Jenny. It's really too small for a wall but I admit it does look nice on the computer screen. So pleased you like it. Axxx

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  8. Anonymous17 October 2015 at 08:51

    This is just beautifully done. Your shading is so lovely and the tangle just jumps from the page! Love it!

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    1. ArtyZen18 October 2015 at 08:46

      Thanks Kate - it's funny how sometimes, a very simple tangle that took hardly any time to do and wasn't so inspiring to start with manages to turn into a little treasure. I am really pleased with it too and so am delighted that it's received such a complimentary set of comments.
      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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