Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Diva Challenge 211, Square One Flux. New To Me "L", and a rerun of Zendala 100

Crazy week out there!  Everybody commenting on "too cold", "too hot" (we are actually hearing that here in Arizona), poor Laura's Artoo having some troubles again (best wishes to that little cutie for a speedy recovery), and a milestone Zendala challenge. I'm posting that entry here again even though I did a separate post a couple days ago just because it was a big deal for me.

It took a while to get to the "That's New To Me" challenge because I've been not only working so hard on my other entries, but also have been baking cookies, treated to parties with friends and getting ready for some upcoming travel.  I originally posted without this entry, but wanted to get it on-air early.  That said, here (as of April 1st) is my entry of new-to-me tangles.  I used LaMar (my new FAVE border!), Lokomotive and Lachrymose.  By the time I finished all the fill-in areas, I thought I might just as well have started with a black tile! 

It's a La-Loko-Lachry-Mos-Tive-Mar!


I really liked working on the Flux challenge, as I did see the recap in the Zentangle Newsletter, and the beautiful works by Maria and Rick are so inspiring.  They make it look effortless, but somehow mine never quite reach that kind of elegance.  Oh well, that's why they are the "originals"!
Diva Challenge 211 - Flux


The Square One: Purely Zentangle focus is Squid.  Mine looks more octopus like, but it was fun.  I added "Sucker" by Lizzie Mayne and a little ever so basic Knightsbridge.  This was fun!
Squid with Sucker and Knightsbridge
Here is my entry for the Zendala Challenge 100.  The image is a lit a little unevenly because I snapped it with my phone rather than scanning it, but I think it's OK.  If you read my previous post, you know I am just really learning to work with Zendalas.  I didn't have any more tiles, so I used a tan sketchbook for this one.  I'm pretty proud of myself, if I do say so.  I was surprised at how nicely it turned out.  It does take longer than a regular tile, and I think there is more planning to do, but once you get going, it's pretty relaxing and satisfying.  I like the egg shapes, and it looks like I added some of my favorite root beer jelly beans, too!
Zendala 100 - black and brown ink with chalk pencil and graphite shading.

Have a beautiful week as we move into our Holy Week and Passover celebrations.  Thank you for stopping by and know that I am always honored by your comments.

Antonine
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27 comments:

  1. ArtyZenMarch 31, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Oh these are wonderful, Antonine - and they look effortless to me. Your Zendala is so delicious, I am positively drooling! Really gorgeous. Axxx

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  2. jeanchaneyazMarch 31, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Inspiring pieces, Antonine. Your Flux flows beautifully, that "octopus" is imaginative, and the Zendala is just gorgeous!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Your tiles are so beautiful!
    I love them.
    And I really adore how you used color in your Zendala. Very good work!

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  4. Michele WynneMarch 31, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful tiles! Your Zendala is absolutely stunning.

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  5. Pat MathesMarch 31, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful tiles!

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  6. Maulvagita's WorldMarch 31, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Root beer jelly beans. Yum. Tiles are beautiful.

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  7. Tangles and MoreMarch 31, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    All great tiles. I tend to do Rick's version most of the time. I have not gotten around to the Zendala Dare #100. I like your color combination and the highlighting. Stunning work.

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  8. bmlilith60March 31, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful tiles. I think your Flux challenge response is every bit as stunning and beautiful as the work of Rick and Maria. The Zendala is great, I am still dragging my feet on doing them.

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    1. AntonineApril 1, 2015 at 5:03 PM

      Thank you! You are definitely too kind. I know about that foot-dragging thing! This is about my third year of Tangling, and I'm just now getting into the Zendalas.

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  9. Jodi CMarch 31, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Everything is beautiful! Especially love the Zendala!

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  10. DidischApril 1, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Your tiles are wonderful Antonine, The first one is a real jewel. great shading, use of color and highlighting on the tan tile. And the same for your zendala, the colors are even more bright on that one. And your octopus squid has lots of movement. Great work!

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  11. Anne's tangle blogApril 1, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    The flux tile is very beautiful, it has a great composition.

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  12. SuzyMoshApril 1, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful tiles!

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  13. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    The pastels combine so beautifully with your flowing Flux. I love the way it surrounds and softens the center. Your tentacled squid is both charming and clever but, like everyone else, I am in awe of your Zendala - I could just stare at it for hours. Gorgeous!

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  14. IlseApril 1, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful tiles! Especially your Diva tile looks gorgeous.

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  15. Gloria j ZucaroApril 1, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Wow, these are all so different and so beautiful. I think you are very accomplished!

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  16. SuzyMoshApril 2, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Great pattern choices for the New to Me challenge. They worked out well together. Thanks for being part of the challenge this week!

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    1. AntonineApril 3, 2015 at 7:26 AM

      I love that challenge. It really helps you grow!

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  17. Simone MenzelApril 2, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Oh, I love them all!! They are all so different, but each of them very nice. I like most the FLUX Tile, because of the colours, and the Zendala which seems to me like Jewels!
    (Sorry, I don't have enough English words to praise...)

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  18. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsApril 2, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Your work is so lovely! the flux has such delicate coloring and the tones really draw me in...but your Zendala is stunning! I love the shading...did it take quite awhile to do? Thanks for your encouragement and comments..I love the one about the artist wink. I'll have to remember that.

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    1. AntonineApril 3, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      Thank you, Lynell! Yes, the Zendala did take about three days to do. First figuring how to transfer the pattern, then playing around on scratch paper with different pattern combinations, and finally the drawing and shading (shading was the easiest part). It was such satisfaction to finish it. Really meditative to work on once the prep work was over.

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  19. DuchessApril 2, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Love your zendala and flux tiles. You keep me going when I don't want to take the time to do that zendala challenge. Someday mine will be as pretty as yours. Putting a "kraft" sketchbook on my wish list... Just sayin'

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    1. AntonineApril 3, 2015 at 7:25 AM

      Wow, thank you! I always enjoy your work, too! I got a tan and a gray book. I have only done one thing in each, but both look really wonderful. They seem to shimmer! Get some when Blick has a sale!

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  20. LezliBApril 3, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    I absolutely love your Flux tile. I don't know why you think it's not every bit as beautiful as Maria and Rick's. From the time I first started looking at the Diva's challenges, I was always impressed by your use of shading and your delicate touch. Your zendala is beautifully done too. I haven't really gotten into them much yet, but I love the way yours look.

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  21. dianeclancyApril 6, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Antonine, your entries are amazing - I LOVE that zendala!! Your Diva is so soft and pretty! Your New to Me L is wild - I love it :) :) Thank you for commenting on Diva :)

    My friend Carolien and I are starting a new weekly challenge you might like. It starts Wed. Details at http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge

    ~ Diane Clancy
    http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2015/03/my-new-to-me-l-entry-for-suzymosh-creations-challenges

    http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2015/04/my-diva-flux-challenge-entry

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  22. AnnetApril 7, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Your flux is so elegant! Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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