Zendala Dare 68

The theme for this Zendala Dare is "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", which = black and white in my land of Zendala.  I love the look of white ink on black paper.  I have experimented with many brands of white ink and white gel pens, but I don't like the way the pen lays down the white ink and the thickness of the white lines. 

My "perfect white pen" would be as perfect as the Sakura Micron Black Pigment Pens (#01) (that I love to use), preferably a fine nib, #01 or #02. 

Even though I struggled with the white ink on this tile, I really did enjoy the mandala template.  And, yes, I was able to enjoy the moment while tangling the black on white.  Another great challenge, Erin.


Zendala Dare 68

If you have had a good experience with a pen that delivers an opaque line of fine/narrow white ink, (other than a dip-pen), I'd love to hear from you. 

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Happy tangling...

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" String Theory " 0- Challenge #129

I used to really, really like tangling within 'pre-strung' strings..... but somewhere along my  Zentangle Journey, it has become a not-so-favorite method-of-choice.  Or maybe it just depends on the mood-of-the-day.  After all, tangling those weekly mandala designs (Zendala Dare) is pretty exciting.  At least it has peaked my interest for now.  Sometimes I feel claustrophobic and don't want to be confined to a small area designated by a string.  I just want be loosy-goosy and pop out-of-the-box with curving, lingering, random lines exuding from the tip of my pen.  The pen does all the work.

This week, the Diva's challenge is to work with a predetermined string.  Oy.  This is going to be a challenge.  "What can I possibly do with this?", I thought. 

So, I moaned and groaned (for a brief nano-second!) - until I remembered a very cool, brandy-new tangle that I found and fell in love with this week (on line).  I have been so anxious to test-drive it, and this predetermined string challenge is the perfect time to give it a go.  Once again, the Universe has come to my rescue!!

Because I don't remember the name of this cool new tangle, I was unable to locate it!   So, I put my pen into 1st gear and proceeded from memory.... (always a risky venture!)   I'm happy with how that tangle looks, but the tile as a whole..........eh.

If you should happen to know/find the name of the tangle in the two- teardrop areas on the tile below, please enlighten me!   (Many thanks, in advance.)

ZIA-4" square bristol; Sakura Micron Black #01; graphite shading; crackled rubber stamp/platinum ink background
 

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Happy tangling,

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Zendala Dare 67

Erin has designed a very angular template for this challenge.  Yes, it was challenging, but also fun.  That's what counts for me.

Zendala Dare 67

Thanks, Erin.  Interesting template.

Happy tangling!

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" Two Pencil String " - Challenge #128

The Diva has offered the Two Pencil String challenge in the past... I believe it was Weekly Challenge #2 in March, 2011!  (Yes, Laura, we sure have come a long way since then.)  I think I was not yet familiar with Laura's weekly challenges, so I missed it. 

Glad to be part of the Two Pencil String challenge this time. 


ZIA - Sakura Micron Black #01/.25mm; graphite shading; rubber stamp; PrismaColor Pencils

Happy tangling...

... and thank you for visiting.

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Zendala Dare #66

Mariet has created a lovely zendala template for this week's challenge. 




Zendala Dare #66 ~ Printemps & Golven










Dare Template #66



Happy tangling! 

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Opus & Cirquital - DuoTangle Challenge #127

The Diva's challenge this week is to use, "specifically", these two tangles:  Opus and Cirquital.

Interesting.

ZIA - Sakura Micron Black & Brown #01/.25mm; graphite shading; PrismaColor Pencils

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Zendala Dare #65

Template #65

I'm lovin' doing these Zendalas!  This is my favorite template, so far. 

When I participate in a Z Dare or Diva challenge, I always complete mine before scrolling through the other amazing tiles and ZIAs that are posted on Mister Linky's list.  So, I was surprised when I viewed  Mariet's tile.  (She is one of my very-most-favorite tangle artists!)  My goodness, our tiles are similar - yet so different??  Honestly.  It must be that great minds DO think alike!  lol



Zendala Dare #65



 

Happy tangling!

Thank you for visiting.

Zendala Dare #64

When I saw Erin's template for Zendala Dare #64, I immediately visualized the tangles that I could  pen in each space.  Finally made-up-my-mind to tangle and post a zendala to Erin Olson's weekly 'dare' challenge.  I was excited to get started...so I printed out the template and enjoyed my Zentangle experience.

Then I read Erin's instructions (after I was finished).  *big sigh*  Seems that, for the 1st Zendala Dare of each month, Erin adds an extra little challenge into the mix.  I missed that part!  So, here's my plain ol' zendala for Dare #64.....

Zendala Dare #64

 

Happy tangling!

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" Birdie Feet " UMT - Challenge #125

This UMT challenge is designed by OwlLovingApril.  The name of the tangle is Birdie Feet, see the step-out here.  The design looks just like the little footprints that follow the birds around on the beach as they scour the sand for a bite to eat. 

Have you heard Buttercup's story..... the Duck who recently received a prosthetic leg and foot at the Feathered Angels Sanctuary?  Here is a short video - Buttercup trying out his new leg and foot for the first time!  Amazing.

So, staying within the theme of Birdie Feet, here's my Zen interpretation.......

ZIA - 4" square Bristol - Sakura Micron Black #01/.25mm; graphite shading

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Happy tangling...

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" Open Challenge" ~ Calgary ~ Challenge #124

Words of the Diva:  "This week's challenge is an open challenge - i only ask that you keep Calgary in your hearts this week, and any part of the Earth where people are dealing with incredible struggles and tragedy."  Please see Laura's complete web-post here.

Whilst the stark truth is that

hardship and difficulties are inevitable and inescapable,

the definitive question may be whether

we yield under their weight

 or

 use them as an opportunity to

better ourselves.  

                                                      Daisaku Ikeda
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I am taking this opportunity to post a few zendalas from Erin Olson's Zendala Dare.  I have not participated in her challenge 'cuz I have been uncomfortable tangling in a zendala format.  Don't know why.  Not enough time?  Maybe.  But I recently bit the bullet and tangled my 1st zendala, using one of Erin's templates...... here. 

And  it was kinda fun!  So, this week, my mission and personal challenge was to work with  my zendalaphobia and try to shorten the depth of my learning curve. 

Mission accomplished.  (Thanks, Erin!)

Zendala Dare 56

Zendala Dare 57

Zendala Dare ?? (Don't know which one this is...)

Zendala Dare 54

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Happy tangling...

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Happy Birthday, Uncle Charlie!!! 

 love you lots.....