"And now for something completely different," as Monty Python might say. This week's challenge was to use "Afterglo", by Carole Ohl. This one has been around for a while, it seems. The first time we met, I misunderstood it, and, shied away immediately. When I saw it on Monday, I decided to face my fear, if you can call it that! I jumped in with a "joy" RAZ tile and totally zenned out! I added a few "Ahhhs" at the end, focusing on letting my pen rest on the center point for a bit and then flicking it to get the tapered end that suggests a wispy glow. I really enjoyed this.
On Tuesday, I decided to do another Afterglo, on black. Very relaxing with the bold Signo. I added white Prismacolor, then picked up my Graphic One to add the black lines on top.
On Wednesday, I felt like trying another Afterglo on a tan (repurposed box) tile. I had a senior moment on about the third step, but decided to ink over it. White charcoal and graphite gave a different dimensional look from the previous tiles.
Thursday, I was curious about using a pink Micron on a Zentangle Renaissance tile. White Prismacolor and graphite added a little depth and glow.
So what's so "completely different"? I usually tangle every day, but I've never taken the challenge and done different responses during the week. I usually do my tile, post it and wait for the next challenge, while finding different ideas for my daily tangle practice. This was interesting, and definitely helped me to see Afterglo in a different light ;)
How about you? Do you practice your challenge tangle over the week, with different tiles?
Thanks for your visit! Have a radiant week!
It's a WOW from me!!
ReplyDeleteLovwely tiles :-))
ReplyDeleteEvery tile is different, but they all deserve a Wow!!! My favorite is the last one, love the white accents and the colours on the 3S tile, just right for this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a WOW all around. I am like you. I do my challenge tile, post it and wait for next week. I will try to really experiment with the next one as you have, with such beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteOh well - such beauties! I love especially the 3z tile because of the colours, but the others are stunning as well! Thesecond one reminds me to a spider web in the sunshine ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd a 'wow' from me too. If I have to pick a favorite is will be the 2nd one. Like you I do my Diva tile (I post the one I start and never allow myself to get rid of a failure) and the rest of the week I tangle whatever comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteWow ... so many beautiful work! You show us the possibilities of Afterglo in wonderful way!
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