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My Zeta Challenge Entry for Tangled Thursday

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My Zeta Challenge Entry for Tangled Thursday

Zeta

Zeta Zentangle Challenge Entry, Pen, © Diane Clancy

Zeta: Zeta, Zander, Cogwheel, Florz

Zeta Challenge

Occasionally some friends put out a challenge for folks to make their representation of their idea. This week is the Tangled Thursday – Bring on Zeta. So Tami says “ so here is my challenge … Use tangle pattern ‘Zeta” in a drawing.” So this is a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) using Zeta!

Zentangle Enticed Me

Zentangle has become popular the last couple of years and I have been intrigued and just starting put my attention to it. I love the name Zeta and the idea is pretty … little harder to use in a tile and I did want to try some one that are new to me – so above is my Zeta Zentangle Tangle ZIA. This – of course – went in a very different direction than expected!

Using Zeta

I decided to put Zeta diagonally across the tile (another name for the canvas one uses in Zentangle).  I had the link open showing how to create Zeta all week and still didn’t quite understand it. Today I knew I had to buckle down to business so eventually I understood (more or less) how it is put together.  So I just started with Zeta across and then looked and looked until I could see what to do next.  Just how it happened!

Which Tangle is Which?

Zeta is the tangle across the center that almost looks like playing cards to me.  Below Zeta is Cogwheel.  There are no steps to show how to do it and it took a couple of tries but it is ok, mostly pretty good.  It is the one that looks like rings on a tree that has been cut.  I decided that Zeta would “rest” on Cogwheel so I filled up the bottom.  Zander is the one that looks like bound wheat. Again there are no steps for that one and I think I did a good job.  Florz is the net on the top. And there you have it!

I am always a little shocked when I see my ZIA blown up – all these spaces then show up (but it actually wasn’t too bad this week) … but I wanted to get it into this Tangled Thursday challenge. I am still creating these ZIAs lying down while working on an Art Card size (2.5×3.5″). Also, my eyes have been spinning some on working on these small tiles. So perhaps not too bad given that.

I have been slowly sharing my other ones on Facebook. I changed to using Art Card size (2.5×3.5″) since I have a bunch cut out already from good quality paper. It might not be as smooth as it should be. But I am learning! And my studio is getting more organized so maybe I can cut some new paper!! I can’t wait to find my black paper and do some cutting!

Thank you for stopping by!! I LOVE comments!!! ~ Diane Clancy

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My Diva Truffle Entry Challenge

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My Diva Truffle Challenge Entry

Truffle

Truffle Zentangle Challenge Entry, Pen, © Diane Clancy

Truffle: Truffle, Barberpole, Jetties, Crufflle, SP-Eye-Ryl

Truffle Challenge

Each week the Diva puts out a challenge for folks to make their representation of her idea. This week is the Weekly Challenge #177: “Truffle by Caroline Broady, CZT”. So here is what the Diva’s blog says this week “Caroline here, from CZT 11. I am really excited for the opportunity to guest-write on the Diva’s blog. I figure this is a golden opportunity to finally publish my tangle, truffle. I actually developed this pattern at my CZT training seminar in June 2013, inspired by some wallpaper at the Hotel Providence.” So this is a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) using Truffle!!

Zentangle Enticed Me

Zentangle has become popular the last couple of years and I have been intrigued and just starting put my attention to it. I had an art card that I started to make with some tangle (Chainlea I think (I looked it up – not Chainlea but similar)) and I got confused and took a new one, so I had this one put aside as a mistake. I figured since it worked last time to work with a “broken” card, I would try again. So above is my Truffle Zentangle Tangle ZIA. This – of course – went in a very different direction than expected!

Which Tangle is Which?

The flower or reeds with those gorgeous plumes are SP-Eye-Ryl in the upper right corner and top and right.  Truffle is dancing across from the lower left to the upper right.  Truffle is also the circle in the upper left.  Barberpole is the striped pole from middle bottom to upper right.  Underneath Barberpole is Jetties – marbles which are covering the false start I made before.  Under the Jetties are Cruffle in the bottom right. One is encouraged to tangle in the spokes of Truffle, but it just did not come out that way!  I am always a little shocked when I see my ZIA blown up – all these spaces then show up … but I wanted to get it into the Diva’s challenge.

I am still creating these ZIAs lying down while working on an Art Card size (2.5×3.5″). So perhaps not too bad given that.

I have been slowly sharing my other ones on Facebook. I changed to using Art Card size (2.5×3.5″) since I have a bunch cut out already from good quality paper. It might not be as smooth as it should be. But I am learning! And my studio is getting more organized so maybe I can cut some new paper!! I can’t wait to find my black paper and do some cutting!

Thank you for stopping by!!  I LOVE comments!!  ~ Diane Clancy

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My Negative Space Challenge Entry for Tangled Thursday

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My Negative Space Challenge Entry for Tangled Thursday

Negative Space

Negative Space: Zentangle Challenge Entry, Pen, © Diane Clancy

Negative Space: Rixty, Barberpole, Jetties, Crufflle, Kurlllz, Bunzo

 

Negative Space Challenge

Occasionally some friends put out a challenge for folks to make their representation of their idea. This week is the Tangled Thursday – Negative Space. So here is what Heather says “This week’s challenge was from Marie at Daisy’s Book Journal, to use negative space. Please drop by Marie’s blog this week and leave her a message of encouragement.  The river behind her house is flooding and it’s expected to be bad.  It flooded two years ago and that was supposed to have been a 300 year storm.  This could easily be worse.”  Marie, I sure hope things are better for you by now!!!  So this is a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) using Negative Space!

Zentangle Enticed Me

Zentangle has become popular the last couple of years and I have been intrigued and just starting put my attention to it. I hope you can see that my negative space is a heart – so above is my Negative Space Zentangle Tangle ZIA. This – of course – went in a very different direction than expected!

Using Negative Space

About half these tangles I have used before.  Rather than use new tangles (which I usually go for), I was focused on using tangles that would create an edge  – but without their being an edge tangle themselves! The new ones (to me) are Jetties, Barberpole, Cruffle and Bunzo. I am always looking to figure out new (to me) tangles so I can practice some. I penciled in a heart and then started to figure out how to make an edge without looking like I was making an edge.  Also, I have an art card that I had started trying something on and gave up pretty quickly (ie got a new card).  So this one had 2 places that I had started designs so I decided to use it and make the old part hidden into this ZIA.  I think it worked pretty well.  So I just started, created with a tangle and I would just plan the next tangle I was going to use in this process. Just how it happened!

Which Tangle is Which?

The right side of the heart is Rixty … and then it angles over and dances down on the right.  (I will share the order that I created this.)  The top part of the heart is Barberpole.  And I gave it another turn so it wasn’t just the top of the heart that had an angle.  Next I created Jetties which created the left side of the heart.  It also hide a design I had tried earlier. I am pretty happy with the Jetties!  Then I made Bunzo in the top right, to the right of Rixty.  I had seen a Bunzo flower I love and I tried to make this like that – while also covering the other design I had made.  Somewhat successful. After some thought I decided Cruffle would make a good bottom of the heart … and echo the Jetties too.  Lastly (and leastly), I used Kurlllz in the top left.  This is the only part I am not very happy about.  It is such a simple tangle, I have used it before … but it never comes out quite right.  And there you have it!

I am always a little shocked when I see my ZIA blown up – all these spaces then show up (but it actually wasn’t too bad this week) … but I wanted to get it into this Tangled Thursday challenge. I am still creating these ZIAs lying down while working on an Art Card size (2.5×3.5″). So perhaps not too bad given that.

I have been slowly sharing my other ones on Facebook. I changed to using Art Card size (2.5×3.5″) since I have a bunch cut out already from good quality paper. It might not be as smooth as it should be. But I am learning! And my studio is getting more organized so maybe I can cut some new paper!! I can’t wait to find my black paper and do some cutting!

Thank you for stopping by!! ~ Diane Clancy

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My Diva BYOB Spill Entry Challenge

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My Diva BYOB Spill Challenge Entry

BYOB Spill

BYOB Spill Zentangle Challenge Entry, Pen, © Diane Clancy

BYOB Spill: Walp, KnightsBridge, Ojo, Florz, Indy-Rella, Springkles, Zinger

BYOB Spill Challenge

Each week the Diva puts out a challenge for folks to make their representation of her idea. This week is the Weekly Challenge #176: “B.Y.O.B”. So here is what the Diva’s blog says this week “I’m CZT Amy … This week’s challenge to you is to B.Y.O.B.—Bring Your Own Beverage—to your tangling session and utilize it in your art. … You can dip, drip, drizzle, drop, dab, sponge, spray, splatter, splash, spill, stamp, stain, pour, wipe, blot, brush, blow, and more.” So this is a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) using BYOB Spill!

Zentangle Enticed Me

Zentangle has become popular the last couple of years and I have been intrigued and just starting put my attention to it. I had an art card that I started to make with Walp and I took a new one so I had this one put aside as a mistake. I figured if I was going to mess up a card with a spill, then I might as well use a mistake. I had only water nearby so I took my partner’s, Susan, V- 8 juice a put some drops on the card and then wiped it up.  So above is my BYOB Spill Zentangle Tangle ZIA. This – of course – went in a very different direction than expected!

Which Tangle is Which?

The sort of flowers in the upper right and upper left corners are Walp.  That is what I had started before and I was a little off, so I just filled them in.  KnightsBridge is the stream of black and white checkers from the top to the bottom in the middle.  Florz is the net on the middle left.  Ojo is the dancing path of flowers across the bottom.  Then the tangles in the middle bottom are a combination of Indy-Rella, Springkles and Zinger. I am always a little shocked when I see my ZIA blown up – all these spaces then show up (but this week less because it is basically lines except KnightsBridge) … but I wanted to get it into the Diva’s challenge.

I am still creating these ZIAs lying down while working on an Art Card size (2.5×3.5″). So perhaps not too bad given that.

I have been slowly sharing my other ones on Facebook. I changed to using Art Card size (2.5×3.5″) since I have a bunch cut out already from good quality paper. It might not be as smooth as it should be. But I am learning! And my studio is getting more organized so maybe I can cut some new paper!! I can’t wait to find my black paper and do some cutting!  Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

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My Diva Superimposing Strings Challenge Entry

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My Diva Superimposing Strings Challenge Entry

Superimposing Strings

Superimposing Strings Zentangle Challenge Entry, Pen, © Diane Clancy

Superimposing Strings: Sedgling, Kathy’s Dilemma, Pepper, Umble, ‘Nzeppel

Superimposing Strings Challenge

Each week the Diva puts out a challenge for folks to make their representation of her idea. This week is the Weekly Challenge #174: “Superimposing Strings”. So here is what the Diva’s blog says this week “It’s Aimee from CZT Seminar 12 and I’m here to help the Diva today on her blog with the Challenge. Your mission this time is to place a string on top of another string for your Zentangle practice.” So this is a ZIA (Zentangle Inspired Art) using Superimposing Strings!

Zentangle Enticed Me

Zentangle has become popular the last couple of years and I have been intrigued and just starting put my attention to it. I wanted to try some tangles that are new to me to practice so above is my Superimposing Strings Zentangle Tangle ZIA. This – of course – went in a very different direction than expected!

Which Tangle is Which?

The mushrooms at the left are Sedgling.  The triangles at the top are Kathy’s Dilemma.  The black straps with white edging are Umble.  The sort of cylinder in the middle is ‘Nzeppel – to the right of Umble. I have never used any of these before but now feel more confident with them. I think the ‘Nzeppel came out pretty much a mess, but I found easier directions after I had already drawn it.  The only one I did before is Pepper – the black and white alternating whirls on the right. I am always a little shocked when I see my ZIA blown up – all these spaces then show up (but this week less because it is basically lines) … but I wanted to get it into the Diva’s challenge.

I am still creating these ZIAs lying down while working on an Art Card size (2.5×3.5″). So perhaps not too bad given that.

I have been slowly sharing my other ones on Facebook. I changed to using Art Card size (2.5×3.5″) since I have a bunch cut out already from good quality paper. It might not be as smooth as it should be. But I am learning! And my studio is getting more organized so maybe I can cut some new paper!! I can’t wait to find my black paper and do some cutting!  Thank you! ~ Diane Clancy

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