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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Bales as a Lefty


I usually enjoy doing the Diva challenges. The challenges that are issued on the website http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/ are a great way to inspire me to try new things. But this challenge, well, I was happy to have it behind me.

This challenge asks us to use the tangle pattern Bales, one of my favorites, but to do it with our non-dominant hand. In my case, I had to use my left hand. I found it to be more work than relaxation. And I doubt I'll be doing it again.

I started out the grid with my pigma Micron 01 pen. The lines were shaky and spidery. So I thought about how I could change it up and pulled out my IDentipen. I found that if I slowed myself WAAAY down, I could get a little more control with the pen. The lines are still woobly but at least they are more graphic. I added a little color with my Koi coloring brush pen. I couldn't stay in the lines with my left hand but I went for it anyway. Shading was also a challenge as you can see by all the stray pencil marks.

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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I like this tile, especially the splash of colour.

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  2. CarmelaAugust 20, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful done with your left. i like the green color on it, also with left! And shadow! Wauw. i don't see you shaked,hahaha

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  3. UnknownAugust 20, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    looks good nice job

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  4. Anne's tangle blogAugust 21, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    You did quite well Sue!

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  5. Meghna PatelAugust 21, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Nature Bales...lovely...

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  6. Shelly BeauchAugust 21, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Sue your shading makes it stand out so beautifully!

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  7. CrisAugust 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Slowing down. Hmm. Sounds like something I tell my students. I think your tile looks great, especially when viewed from a distance. Also good advice. I liked this challenge as it helped me understand the challenges some people face when introduced to Zentangle.

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  8. Dilip PatelAugust 21, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Very confidant lines, Sue. Well done.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I love the bit of color, and the shading sets that off.

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  10. DidischAugust 21, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    simple but very effective, especially with the use of thick and thin lines and the bit of color.

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  11. Tangles and MoreAugust 21, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    From the comments in the postings, I think the lack of steadiness was pretty common. It really is not that noticeable when you look at it. I like the shading also. does make it stand out. I did not put a lot of time in the shading.

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  12. CeciliaBAugust 22, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    You might not have enjoyed the process, but your tile came up really nice!

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  13. IonaAugust 28, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    Awesome!

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