Monday, April 10, 2017

Zentangle® Paradox, Puffin and Joki

This week, over at I am the Diva, we were challenged to use "Circle Square String Theory". Fun. I'm certain that I will not be the only one to immediately think of this.
Like looking in a mirror, the circles and squares just repeat until I couldn't anymore. A curved version of Paradox filled in the corners created. I used a Renaissance tile, Stabilo CarbOthello in sepia, and a white colored pencil.

The focus tangle on Square One, Facebook, is Joki by Kim Aarts-Bruins. Certainly one worth knowing.
And, for your "wake-up" dash of color:
I used my own tangle, Puffin, and Copic markers, I created a tangled card.

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  1. LornaApril 10, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    So simple but so effective in the Diva Circle square challenge. Your puffin in colour is fun!!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 10, 2017 at 10:41 AM

      Sometimes simple just works out best, Lorna! Thank you for your kindness!

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  2. UnknownApril 10, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    Ingenious design Jean, for your circle-square challenge! You Smarty Pants! Yes, I love Joki too! I think it's become one of my go-to tangles. And thank you for the colours....it's raining where I am today. :)

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 10, 2017 at 10:43 AM

      Either smarty pants or just what everyone else was thinking, Deanne. We'll see as the week goes on. I know I never look at anyone's challenge until I have completed my own. I'm always afraid it will stop me from doing my own thing. Glad you were cheered by some colors. Always nice on a rainy day (as is a cup of tea and a good book!).

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  3. IlseApril 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM

    Such a creative interpretation of the Diva challenge! I love your Joki tile as well.

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 10, 2017 at 12:45 PM

      Thanks, Ilse. Joki looks like it will have a lot of ways to vary its look!

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  4. trudiApril 10, 2017 at 12:57 PM

    I don't know if others will think of your Circles in squares, what seems obvious to one person so often isn't to others. I really like how you did your tile.

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 10, 2017 at 1:59 PM

      Trudi, I usually toss out my first idea thinking it might be too common. However, since I do tend to think outside of the box now and then, I suppose I should just go with it in the future. Thanks!

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  5. AnonymousApril 10, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    Love the way you did the challenge this week. Your Joki is great too, and what a fun card!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM

      Some weeks, I find it hard to think of what to do when it comes to challenges, Kate. This week though, I found it very easy :)

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  6. UnknownApril 10, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    Love your Diva tile! Very da Vinci-ish.

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 11, 2017 at 6:06 AM

      Well, that is quite the comparison, Miss Nadjezdah. I feel honored to be mentioned on the same page as da Vinci, LOL! Thanks for sharing that thought :)

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  7. UnknownApril 10, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    My Diva entry (posting tomorrow) started much the same way! I like the direction you went with yours.

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  8. Anne's tangle blogApril 10, 2017 at 10:57 PM

    I don't think lots of us will have the same idea. I think it's just you, having this brilliant idea!!! I LOVE it.

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 11, 2017 at 6:08 AM

      Thank you, Annemarie. I really thought there would be many similar ones.

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  9. Duane Anderson, BA CZT (971-235-6672)April 11, 2017 at 4:25 AM

    Jean, quite creative, actually. Looks like a circular mine shaft with square frame supports every so often. OR, maybe it's a bottomless hot tub.

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 11, 2017 at 6:09 AM

      When you go to Providence, Duane, do find time to go to the Providence Hotel where my CZT (11) training was held. Find the staircase and go all the way to the top. You will see the most amazing Paradox ever!

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  10. Sue SharpApril 11, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    Love your circles and squares! That way of doing the string wasn't anything I would have thought of, but to be sure, I will be giving it a try! Nicely done!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 11, 2017 at 6:44 AM

      I hope you do. Just think of the possibilities for making each one totally different looking depending on how you filled or accented areas. My own mind is boggled!

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  11. CarmelaApril 11, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    Great idea, exactly what the challenges said ;-))) Beautiful!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 11, 2017 at 10:44 AM

      Thank you so much, Carmela! Nice to follow directions now and then :)

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  12. MelenaApril 11, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Great tiles, Jean. I love your Circles in squares in circles. I ended up using Vitruvius, which is a little different but with that same circle in square in circle idea. I particularly like your Joki - it's one of my favorites too. But your colors are always so wonderful. Great little card. Your little Puffin works so well in those colors too. Have a good week, from here in wet, rainy Northern California.

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 11, 2017 at 12:32 PM

      I always look forward to your comments, Melena! Yes, I was thinking about Vitruvius for a bit myself! Hope you don't send your rain here. I love my heat and sunshine :)

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  13. cstocksApril 12, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    Nice bright colours, Jean. I've been playing with your new tangle, but literally just doodles so far. Your Diva is quite the masterpiece. c

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  14. Michele WynneApril 12, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    Great Diva tile. It's very simple yet so mesmerizing;-) Your Joki is lovely and the card is just delightful;-)

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  15. ria matheussenApril 13, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    A beautiful and very original DIva tile. I agree, Joki is so lovely and pleasant to draw but your card is absolutely my favorite this week, I love your tangle and the colors!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 14, 2017 at 6:43 AM

      Thanks so much, Ria. One of my students is interested in using tangle patterns to make colorful ZIA cards. This is why you're seeing these bright colors these days :)

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  16. AnjaApril 15, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful tiles! My favorite is your "wake me up" tile. Amazing! That's fun!!!
    Happy Easter!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 15, 2017 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks so much, Anja. And, Happy Easter to you!

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  17. Betsy Wilson CZT14April 16, 2017 at 3:03 PM

    nice tiles! I especially like that mirror effect!

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  18. Annette P.-L. April 17, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    Wonderful tiles, indeed! Especially I like your diva-challenge-tile with teh mirror effect! Great idea!

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    1. jeanchaneyazApril 17, 2017 at 7:36 AM

      Thank you, Annette. I really enjoyed doing this one!

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