Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Diva Challenge 242 - Gourdgeous! New tangle

I was a bit worried that time had suddenly speeded up in a reckless manner. Then I remembered that the last Diva Challenge, I was late in posting and this week, I am early. That just about explains it. I think...although we're also now in November and I have no idea how that happened....

This week, on her blog, Laura directed us to the new official Zentangle that Maria came up with recently - it's Gourdgeous. Yes, based on the shape of a Gourd and following the Diva's own dancing principles, I found this a simple, easy and fun tangle to do.

The background is a rather hasty homage to Maria's original inspiration - Bead boards - which don't quite line up as I was drawing with the new addition to our family sitting in between me and my tile. She's so gorgeous I don't like to push her away - and if I do, back she comes and settles down again to watch my pen and listen to the gentle noise. I understand her well. I would do the same if I were a cat.





Here she is next to a finished tile for Square One - Purely Zentangle, which has Verve as the focus this week.







Hope I'm excused my wonky bead boards now! Here is Gourdgeous - a lovely Autumnal tangle with lots and lots of possibilities. I may have to play a bit more with this one! Thank you Laura.




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28 comments:

  1. Joanne Faherty3 November 2015 at 02:28

    I love both your tiles Anne. The small one is shouting cat at your picture seems there's a fan here :).

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:15

      Thank you Joanne! She really seems to enjoy watching me draw...but wants to be up close! Axxx

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  2. Ilse3 November 2015 at 03:15

    Two nice tangles! Love the dramatic look you gave the Gourdgeous tile, thanks to the great contrasts.

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:16

      Thank you Ilse. I think I may have overdone the dramatic effect but it does give a lot of contrast. Axxx

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  3. Ulrike B.3 November 2015 at 04:44

    very nice tie, i like the shine

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:17

      I love adding a bit of shine - it makes such a difference. Thank you Ulrike! Axxx

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  4. MySpecialist3 November 2015 at 04:46

    Love the tiles. Even more so love the new family addition. Beautiful, just beautiful!

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:17

      Hello Zoe - and thank you! Yes, she's absolutely gorgeous - helping me type just now too! Axxx

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  5. Carmela3 November 2015 at 08:23

    Great job. Beautiful.

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  6. The Yorkshire Tortoise3 November 2015 at 08:27

    Oh, so cute - a tangling cat! Great work with the gourds too, you have certainly got the hang of them.

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:19

      Thank you...although tangling with a cat adds some complications, I managed to get those gourds nailed! Axxx

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  7. Michele Wynne3 November 2015 at 19:07

    Nice work! I love the boldness of your diva tile and your "Verve" is lovely...and who doesn't love a fluffy little kitty;-)

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:19

      Thanks Michele. I was feeling bold! My kitten is so cute, even if she makes tangling complicated! Axxx

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  8. Devin3 November 2015 at 20:08

    What a talented cat. And your Gourdgeous is wonderful also!

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  9. Suzanne Fluhr 3 November 2015 at 21:21

    You ended up with a beautiful Gourdgeous composition even with the help of your gatita. (She must know the rule about there not being any mistakes in Zentangle, so she figured "Whatever".) We (my husband and I) will be in Spain in early December. I don't think it had registered for me before that you live there. I "friended" you on FB. I'll tell you more about our Spain plans in a personal message.

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:21

      Thank you Suzanne. I saw you were coming to Spain...exciting. I look forward to hearing from you now we're FB friends. Axxx

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  10. Anne's tangle blog3 November 2015 at 23:20

    If I had to choose a favorite, the cat of the tile, it would certainly be the first :-) That's what I love about cats, they do what they want when they want to do it. My black cat Tedah is quite old now (don't know her age because I got her out of a shelter 12 years ago) but still the Queen of the house :-)
    Your Gourdeous are gorgeous, done so well. I think you are one of the few people that like it.

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    1. ArtyZen4 November 2015 at 02:23

      I can't believe how she has settled in, Annemarie. We found her abandoned at the side of the road a few weeks ago but she has certainly made herself at home and everyone is in love with her - even my husband who is not a cat lover!! She still a Princess, but I think like Tedah she will one day be Queen.
      Thank you - not sure I really like Gourdgeous but I managed to make quite a statement with it!
      Axxx

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  11. Annette P.-L. 4 November 2015 at 22:23

    Both tiles are wonderful! What a cute cat!

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    1. ArtyZen7 November 2015 at 11:08

      Thank you Annette, she is such a sweetie! Axx

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  12. Anja6 November 2015 at 09:04

    Beautiful tiles!

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  13. Betsy Wilson CZT146 November 2015 at 15:58

    Thats a beautiful tile! My cat sometimes will lay across my drawing arm as I'm drawing. That way she doesn't slide off the drawing table!

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    1. ArtyZen7 November 2015 at 11:09

      Thank you Betsy - it doesn't usually make it easier for you, though, does it?! Axxx

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  14. jeanchaneyaz7 November 2015 at 06:21

    Fortunately, "wonky" is quite acceptable for Zentangle! I love your little kitty. Your Verve is lovely and Gourdgeous looks quite dramatic with the black background.

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    1. ArtyZen7 November 2015 at 11:10

      Thanks Jean! Yes, good thing wonky is acceptable....I'm quite good at that! 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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