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The Zentangle® Method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, is an easy to learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Joey's Weekly Challenge #102

Ser-zen-dipity! When I was trying to learn Japonica in this week's challenge, I felt uncomfortable. I felt like there was something I just wasn't seeing. Does that ever happen to you with new tangles? I decided it would have a token appearance on my tile and that I would focus on Hi-C's, which I enjoy drawing. As for Flux, it grows like a weed--Purslane, perhaps?--in lots of my tangles.
Have a look at what transpired:



I'm so happy that those lovely rounded bits in Japonica managed to puff up and take life! This was relaxing and clearly reminded me of that Zentangle question: "What else did you think you couldn't do?"
Thanks, Joey, for another lesson learned!
Thank you all for your constant inspiration. I am grateful for this community.

7 comments:

  1. A lovely and delicate tile. I know I should be commenting on the tangles drawn, but actually I love the way you have drawn your border. The gap with a curl is charming

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  2. Wonderful tile! I love the HiC`s fading away! And a great variation of Japonica!

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    1. I used your pencil technique this time for the faded effect! Thanks for teaching me!

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  3. How lovely! Your pillowy Japonica is fantastic. The whole piece is simply elegant. It is an extremely satisfying experience when one finally "gets" a stubborn pattern. Well done!

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    1. Thanks, Michele! This time it paid off to stick with the tricky pattern! I'm not always so determined!!

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  4. Wow, this tile turned out so beautiful! I really love the way Japonica and Flux melt together.
    Good luck with Escher as well ;-) I'm sure you make something beautiful with it!

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