Saturday, May 14, 2016

Diva Challenge #276 Duotangle (really #267, but more about that...), SQ1 Batumber-Hollyhock and A Bit of Color

Welcome Gentle Readers,

I got my Diva Challenge tile finished on Monday, but have been fooling around all week trying to complete a couple other focus challenges.  Bust...  When the inspiration dries up and you have other things going on (good stuff, really!), you end the week with not much to show. 

Just a bit of local color to start:

This is what you get when you throw in a $1.59 pack of seeds into a pot.

Marigolds started from seeds from last year's blooms

Aloe, Vinca and Hibiscus are all happy in this moderate weather.  We'll see what survives the coming inferno.

Speaking of color:

I have an upcoming "Sip and Tangle" type party at a friend's home, and thought I would pre-string some tiles for the guests.  Cabernet takes center stage, but I used a bit of Moscato to add an "optional" additional line.  I'm anxious to see how these turn out!



DIVA CHALLENGE #276 (I say it is #267 since last week was #266, but who am I?) DUOTANGLE POKEROOT AND DRUPE

I have been fooling around with my watercolors and managed to come up with this.  I am pleased, and now motivated to look into a watercolor class.  I have avoided them because I'm not a landscape girl, but maybe...




SQ1 BATUMBER

I had just been playing around with the newly published Hollyhock by Jason Lau when the focus on Square One came up with Batumber.  I think they must be related!



More stuff...

JUST PLAYING

I saw the tangle Fluxogee by Hanny Waldburger, and gave it a try.  I wouldn't say this is totally perfected - the shading could be better - but I had fun, so here it is, folks!




So, Dear Readers, that's it for this week - late again, but mostly because I was procrastinating. Thank you for stopping by and know that I cherish all your thoughts and comments.

Namaste,
Antonine

8 comments:

  1. Like the bit of color in your Diva Challenge tile. Water colors can be tricky. I took one class and feel like I need a lot more classes and time to practice.

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  2. Lovely tiles -- the color really complements the pattern on the Diva Challenge.

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  3. Wow, all very lovely. I never tried water colors this way, you have a lot of courage with a great result.

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  4. Nice results of your " pack of seeds", I lke your way of drawing. My favorite tile is your Diva's challengetile. Beautiful colours. I know this technique is not so easy but you have done it very well!

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  5. Wow, wonderful, every one. I love love love your watercolour Diva tile, and the sip and zen tiles...mmmmm

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  6. Every one of these projects is so artistic and lovely. Your personal style really comes forth.

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  7. Wonderful flowers, ours are just beginning to flower too, we have a lot of pots and they take a bit of watering. Wonderful painted drupe, you had just the right amount of colour on it. What a great idea to have a drink and tangle party, I wish I knew real people nearby who tangled.

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