Diva Challenge 383

This week we explore the new tangle Ratoon.  My first effort was an example of why one should "try, try again."  But I think I more or less have the hang of it now.  Already I can see there are lots of possibilities with Ratoon.

Diva Challenge 381

This week's Diva Challenge is to use a new medium to create your tile.  My son and daughter-in-law gave me (what I believe is) a soapstone "pencil" for Christmas - and since I hadn't yet used it, the challenge provided the perfect opportunity. 

I love the way the soapstone feels as it moves across the paper.  The lines of the crazy huggins pretty much disappeared as I added some gel pen - not the best decision, but I was going with the flow.  In the end I added more tangles in soapstone for a nice subtle texture.

DC 379

Really enjoyed this challenge. Used a prestrung Zendala tile, but no other preconceived ideas. 

Diva Challenge 376 - Mosaic

My take on the challenge this week was to use four tiles and create a mosaic.  Loved the idea.  Was happy with the result:

I used bijou tiles.  One thought was that if the strings were drawn from the center of each tile/side, the tile itself would become the reticula and some interesting meta patterns could be created.  (Probably don't need the center point for the string.)

DC 374 Splotch-Tastic

This week I completed the CZT seminar!  It was a great experience.  LOTS of tiles completed, met so many wonderful people, and I'm now certified to teach the Zentangle method.  Many thanks to my dear husband who gave this experience to me as a gift.

The Diva challenge this week is to create a "splotch" by squishing paint or some similar coloring agent between two tiles.  Once dry, tangle away!  Laura had used black gesso and I was happy to go with that. 

Diva Challenge 373 Non-Dominant Hand

The challenge this week is to complete a tile using our non-dominant hand.  It's a type of challenge with which I'm familiar.  For the past 14 years I've been using the "non-dominant side of my brain" for my work.  I am NOT a math person at all, but I've been working in finance.  It has taken years, but I'm finally somewhat comfortable with the credit/debit thing.  What I am very comfortable with is spreadsheets.  To me, spreadsheets are all about being able to see a pattern and work with it.  I leave the formulas to take care of the math.  :)

Well, all that to say that while using my left hand is definitely challenging, I've found that by working slowly, I can draw with my non-dominant hand.  I must say every time I switched patterns or moved on to shading, my right hand wanted badly to take over.  It was by no means as relaxing nor are the lines as smooth, but as with most challenging situations something can be accomplished by pressing on.  So, here's my tile ...

DC 371 Onion Drops

I'm not sure I've ever attempted Onion Drops before and it's really quite enjoyable.  Decided to use a black tile and a shimmery blue gel pen I purchased recently.  I'll definitely be using this pattern again.