Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Weekly Challenge #207 Unbatz (yes I know I skipped 206...), SQ1 SeZ and Painting Class

OK, so I sloughed off last week! New tools and techniques make me nervous, even though I get excited by the idea.  I just can't seem to make myself put the idea into action.  Must work on that issue...

On to this week - Unbatz.  I looked at this pattern and at first thought Nope!  I don't seem to be into the little flowery looking patterns lately.  However, when I looked at the variations, I warmed up to it a bit more.  Once I got going, I REALLY liked it.

I used String 125 and tried a technique I have been wanting to play with.  I kept the pattern consistent but changed the coloring as it crossed the string line.  For examples of how this can be exceptionally beautiful, check out Margaret Bremner's work.  She is AMAZING!!!

I was quite happy with my somewhat tentative attempt at this, and my husband liked it a lot, so here it is:
Unbatz on String 125

The Square One focus pattern this week was SeZ.  Easy-peasy, I thought.  Until I tried it.  It looks similar to Printemps, which is among my Top 10 choices, but the drawing process is totally different somehow.  Getting the circles to end without little tags and keeping the circles consistent and evenly spaced is crazy hard.  But, in the spirit of "no mistakes", I exaggerated my wonky lines and added a bit of Diva Dance so you might just think it was on purpose (Hehe...)
SeZ with Diva Dance and Knightsbridge
 
On another front, I have been working hard on my painting classes.  I really want to thank my instructor, Bonnie Kitchens, for her valuable insights, criticism, encouragement, and for teaching me that I have so much more to learn.  Someday I'll even learn how to paint glass convincingly!  Here is my latest finished work.  Everyone wants to know just what is this little girl thinking?

Girl With Tasseled Parasol

Happy Week!  Check out all the inspired tangling at http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook on Square One:Purely Zentangle (https://www.facebook.com/groups/squareonepurelyzentangle/?fref=nf)
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14 comments:

  1. ArtyZenMarch 3, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Firstly, what a great Unbatz you've done. I can see how you've learnt from the amazing M. B... excellent technique. And love the tricky little Sez. But when I saw your enchanting little girl, I immediately understood why your tangles are so very good. True artist, Antonine. I am in awe. Axxxx

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  2. Suzanne Fluhr March 3, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Antonine, I'll start from the bottom up. I love your little girl with the umbrella. We traveled in Asia and Southeast Asia recently and your painting very much captures the "spirit" of the place. I will also be "borrowing" the technique you used for your Unbatz composition. Very good idea.

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  3. DuchessMarch 3, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Ooooozing with talent this week. My favorite is your DivaSez. So simple and fresh.

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  4. Jodi CMarch 3, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Fun Unbatz, very graphic. It would make a wonderful fabric print.

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  5. Annette P.-L. March 4, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Wonderful tile with Unbatz ... I like the fine 3D effekt!
    Your painting ist absolutely gorgeous! Beautifully done!

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  6. ledenzerMarch 4, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    I love the way you worked with unbatz!

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  7. jeanchaneyazMarch 4, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Changing the coloring was a stroke of genius for this tangle. It really woke the whole thing up. You did well with Sez, it's an odd tangle. Maybe if I used it more often??? I imagine that your little girl's look is kind of the Mona Lisa. Yes, what is she thinking. Your painting is amazing.

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  8. Tangles and MoreMarch 4, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Great work. I wish I had more time to take some classes to work on doing watercolors, Maybe when I finally get to retire I can. Like your painting and the Knightsbridge technique on your Unbatz.

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  9. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsMarch 4, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    When I first saw this I thought...that would be a fabulous piece of fabric..and I noticed someone else thought the same! Very cool piece of work!

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  10. Anne's tangle blogMarch 5, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Your Unbatz tile is gorgeous, well done this technique!

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  11. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Wow! You made unbatz so alive and vibrant just by changing the coloring. It has depth and so much visual interest, which is amazing for a monotangle. I have to mention how much I love the colors, drips and swirls in the background art on your blog page. A very talented lady!

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  12. Betsy Wilson CZT14March 5, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Awesome unbatz! And I'm gonna have to try Diva Sez!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Your Unbatz tile is wonderful, I love the contrast this technique gave it. Your Sez tile nice also and a very lovely painting!

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  14. AnnetMarch 9, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Gorgeous Unbatz!

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