Monday, October 6, 2014

Zentangle® Rainbow Style, Pendrills, and an Inchie

Color! I do love color, especially when I get to play with my Copic markers. So, when I saw today's challenge from the Diva and the word "rainbow" was there, I had to jump in. I used my air brush to make the rainbow and then I did use the letters requested: LGBT =  Laced, Girdy, Beadlines, and Tipple. This tile is in support of National Coming Out Day. More details at the Diva Challenge.
For Square One on Facebook, we worked with Pendrills. I ended each one with a Zinger. Does anyone know the name of the tangle that looks like washers? I know I've seen it, maybe one of you?
And for Every Inchie Monday, the prompt was "Thistle." Did you know that, although a weed, is the emblem of the Scottish nation? I pulled out my gel pens for this one.

52 comments:

  1. Beautiful work. The circles look like Suzanne McNeil's Bubbles only spread out. I found out about the thistle thing when I was working on my Inchie.

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    1. Well, it sure looks close to Bubbles. Thanks, JL. I appreciate that as it was driving me crazy :)

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  2. Great rainbow there! And I love that Inchie! I haven't tried one myself, they seem so small! Well done.

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    1. Thanks, Nat, I loved making that rainbow on my tile. I think anyone who can do Zentangle can do Inchies. Give it a try; it is only paper :)

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  3. Glorious rainbow, beautiful fade through from one colour to the next. Good choice of Tangles too. Nice tile altogether.

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    1. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a nice comment. It is always appreciated!

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  4. You achieved what I was aiming for with your rainbow tile. I purposely hadn't looked at anyone else's before I attempted mine. Maybe I should have sneaked a peek ;-)

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    1. Now, you made me jump over to your blog to see your rainbow because of your comment. No, your rainbow is really beautiful. It's just softer and more focused. I love the whole feel of your tile. No comparisons allowed HAHA!

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  5. Love all the drawing, especially the weed :) It's a weird weed, isn't it :) Oh wow, you have an air brush.

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    1. Thanks, Zoe. Yes, when I retired I gifted myself a trip to become a CZT, the classes to become a Copic Certified Designer, and the Copic air brush system. I worked long and hard and almost everything I did or bought was for someone else. ME time now :)

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  6. Gorgeous Tile, Jean. Your colored Rainbow is awesome. You're getting wonderful results with the AirBrush. The design and Patterns in your tile are very effective. Love it.

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    1. Thanks, David. Yes, that air brush is much more fun than I thought it would be. I thought I might be afraid of it but it is just so easy to use so I use it all the time.

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  7. Great thistle inchie - lovely colour. The rainbow colour makes me happy - great tangle.

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  8. great work this week, love the rainbow and then inchie, such beautiful colors!

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  9. Love your thistle and the other 2 pieces are great too!

    Sally

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  10. Beautifully drawn inchie, and very clever zentangles. I really must have another go at them when we have moved, and I find everything again.

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    1. Oh, moving sure does make everything difficult for a long time. I hope all goes well and thanks for taking the time to drop by and leave a comment.

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  11. Colorful and therefore powerful (and beautiful :-) ) rainbow!

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  12. Terrific work this week, Jean. I especially like the tile for the Diva's Challenge; beautiful colorwork.

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  13. Beautiful rainbow Jean - love the way you linked it together.

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    1. Thanks, Beverley. I'm not usually much for rainbows, but this one is special for what it represents.

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  14. There is such wonderful strength in your Diva tiles, Jean as well as great colours. Love it! Axxx

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  15. Nicely done, Jean! Very colorful work and you got such a fabulous result from your airbrush technique. have a brilliant day! c

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    1. Thank you, C. I did have a brilliant day and hope you did too :)

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  16. Yes indeed, a beautiful rainbow tile! Great use of Girdy! Also I like your imaginative ZingerPendrills ... wonderful combination! And again a lovely inchie! Wonderful works this week!

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    1. It was fun to use Girdy, Lonetta. I don't remember ever using it before and I really liked it. Thanks!

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  17. Groovy lacing together, very thoughtful.

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    1. For once, I had an idea of tying it all together and it actually wound up the way I saw it in my head. That doesn't happen very often. Tangles usually go wherever they want :) Thanks for stopping by, Shelly!

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  18. All three pieces are wonderful. I really love your colorful Challenge tile using Girdy so effectively, and the brilliang Colors. I also have a weakness for thistles, which I've always thought are beautiful "weeds" - your Little inchie is delightful.

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer. I've never used Girdy before and I kind of like its. I think I like a lot of weeds :)

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  19. I love how bright and beautiful your rainbow tile is. I am loving all the gorgeous color that I have seen in this challenge.

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    1. It was fun with the added challenge of a rainbow!

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  20. Beautiful rainbow, and excellent matching of the patterns.
    Feels to me like an underwater scene, with the pipes coming up from bedrock ...

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    1. I just love the way Zentangle and ZIA inspire the imagination to just go to such different places. Love your vision :)

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  21. Hi Jean - your rainbow is gorgeous!! Just lovely!! I got behind but I am here now :)

    ~ Diane Clancy
    www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2014/10/diva-national-coming-out-day-challenge-entry

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