tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post3776052194014505345..comments2023-09-02T06:13:13.568-07:00Comments on Antonine Tangles: Diva Challenge #257 - Shiny! and BugtanglesAntoninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-42082331348119909182016-03-10T14:11:37.541-07:002016-03-10T14:11:37.541-07:00Would it not be like hiring a model or to style a ...Would it not be like hiring a model or to style a still life with accessories to draw or illustrate? Then it would be tax-deductible. **Disclaimer, I am NOT a tax advisor!** ccstockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595287466138299620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-21262289122317967162016-03-06T05:22:05.231-07:002016-03-06T05:22:05.231-07:00Your hubby is right, Antonine, do it all while you...Your hubby is right, Antonine, do it all while you can and enjoy every minute. I absolutely love your beetle. I'm not much into bugs, but this has an Egyptian mystique about it and I'll bet it is stunning in person. Your gems are really great too!jeanchaneyazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444143832714907759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-10751863992715521232016-03-06T03:27:58.369-07:002016-03-06T03:27:58.369-07:00I am not a fan of bugs, but yours is absolutely be...I am not a fan of bugs, but yours is absolutely beautiful!Susan Theronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150297099225856086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-71565199023139090132016-03-05T17:54:37.054-07:002016-03-05T17:54:37.054-07:00Your scarab is wonderful and already has shiny gem...Your scarab is wonderful and already has shiny gems so they would have done for the Diva challenge by themselves, although I suppose not metallic. You black tile however is brilliant, so clever to do gem like triangles on it, how you achieved that I do not know. <br /><br />I think Blog's go like that, with periods of inactivity I mean. I know I have a different blog about another of my interests and that has sadly languished since I discovered Zentangle. I think the main thing is not to worry about it, once you start feeling you 'have' to keep it up all the joy goes out of it and then you end up with writers block,The Yorkshire Tortoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673753281736619899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-79043529219695768712016-03-05T10:27:39.376-07:002016-03-05T10:27:39.376-07:00Thank you so much! I'm glad to learn of other...Thank you so much! I'm glad to learn of others with the same pull and tug on their lives. I thought retirement would be one long playtime with no stress, but now I stress over too many choices! Yes, get on that yoga mat! Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-59452654153828863572016-03-05T10:25:15.100-07:002016-03-05T10:25:15.100-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-24674832986216974552016-03-05T10:24:55.135-07:002016-03-05T10:24:55.135-07:00I like gushing.... Thanks! I look forward to what...I like gushing.... Thanks! I look forward to what you will do on the black paper. Like any work on black, you have to put your mind into backwards mode. It's fun!Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-21884862805946564702016-03-05T10:23:23.678-07:002016-03-05T10:23:23.678-07:00Thank you! Aren't these gems addicting? Plus...Thank you! Aren't these gems addicting? Plus, you get to collect beautiful jewels that rival a king's ransom at a much cheaper rate!!Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-85260948375224974112016-03-05T10:21:47.009-07:002016-03-05T10:21:47.009-07:00Compliments from one of my favorite Zentangle Hero...Compliments from one of my favorite Zentangle Heroes (ZH) is so humbling. Thank you! I can't wait to see what you do with that papyrus!Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-66425844767357444692016-03-05T10:19:31.395-07:002016-03-05T10:19:31.395-07:00Thank you, Betsy! I'm going to keep working o...Thank you, Betsy! I'm going to keep working on those black tile gems - I think it will improve. As for cooking, I view it as the same as Zentangle - follow prescribed steps, learn the basic vocabulary and tools, and then enhance and improvise! As for travel, Las Vegas, here I come!Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-22240512288837629652016-03-05T10:16:27.851-07:002016-03-05T10:16:27.851-07:00Thank you! Yes, I believe I need to convince the ...Thank you! Yes, I believe I need to convince the hubby that I need new tools (JEWELRY!!) to inspire my art! Think it will work?Antoninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817878979363205768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-88597018189961381262016-03-05T10:09:58.385-07:002016-03-05T10:09:58.385-07:00omigosh! Your scarab is absolutely stunning. Your ...omigosh! Your scarab is absolutely stunning. Your post is resonating with me at the moment. I love that you're indulging your non-zentangle passions in the kitchen and with travel and yoga and calligraphy. This art form can really be addictive and for me, to the point of neglect in other areas of life. This old lady needs to get her butt back on the yoga mat! Happy trails and safe travels.Michele Wynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705798817897802264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-41026098784978109582016-03-04T17:32:35.654-07:002016-03-04T17:32:35.654-07:00Love your scarab, the jewels are beautiful, Antoni...Love your scarab, the jewels are beautiful, Antonine. Turquoise looks tough to simulate; perhaps a squash blossom necklace would provide new inspiration? Happy travels and culinary adventures! Cherylcstockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595287466138299620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-37506586806779841422016-03-04T16:49:08.025-07:002016-03-04T16:49:08.025-07:00Your scarab is really stunning! It's SO beauti...Your scarab is really stunning! It's SO beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507765268089158622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-46548259564899587412016-03-04T09:51:02.266-07:002016-03-04T09:51:02.266-07:00Your beetle is just beautiful. A true work of art....Your beetle is just beautiful. A true work of art. Wow and double wow. I'll stop now, I'm gushing but, really, wow. I like the turquoise on black too. I haven't tried gems on black but I think this has prompted me to give it a try. Another lovely piece of work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-58545877061895206012016-03-04T09:18:44.469-07:002016-03-04T09:18:44.469-07:00LOVE that bug! I agree with all your qualities sta...LOVE that bug! I agree with all your qualities stated with the black tiles, perhaps a little white behind some of the color will help with opacity? But I also love how you've got some black showing thru. Enjoy the travel and the yoga. Wish I could cook...for me kitchen utensils usually migrate to the craft room! :-)Betsy Wilson CZT14https://www.blogger.com/profile/08727513567434826858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-62840349794882826212016-03-04T00:01:51.327-07:002016-03-04T00:01:51.327-07:00Your gem beetle is beautiful!!!!! I think the colo...Your gem beetle is beautiful!!!!! I think the colors in the last tile are chosen very well, I love them.Anne's tangle bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734518453194763311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310782872236065787.post-40027191995867937102016-03-03T19:53:45.778-07:002016-03-03T19:53:45.778-07:00I love your scarab beetle! I have a few sheets of ...I love your scarab beetle! I have a few sheets of papyrus that I bought a couple of years ago. You've maybe encouraged me to actually use some of it! Lovely work.Margaret Bremner, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345825008203812415noreply@blogger.com