So, break out the new art supplies and go to work on this week's Diva Challenge! The parameter this week was to create a duotangle with Phicops and the Diva's Dance, patterns by and for the Harms, the couple behind the Diva's blog. This is my response:
I'm sure this may have worked out better if I had not hand-drawn the geometry of the mandala, but that's part of the charm of all this, the quirkiness of line and pattern (this is such a far cry from my former self who would've gone bonkers over a wonky line or anything out of square or place). I added a bunch of perfs (circles) and if some of them happen to look like "Black Pearls," that's how it goes.
The coaster paper doesn't like to be worked too hard; filling in black spots was kind of a chore. They are thick and absorbent, as they should be. I don't know how functional these coasters will be if I actually used them for drinks, we shall have to find out soon (although, I think this is too pretty to use!).
For now, it's hatches to batten down as another hurricane is headed to Arizona. Oh, joy!
This is very pretty - I love the format and the symmetry. So nicely drawn. Good luck with the hurricane.
ReplyDeleteDear Kia, you are so kind. Hopefully this storm, too, shall pass. For Arizona, it's been much too soggy. Thanks for your thoughtfulness. Have a brilliant day! c
DeleteNice mandala. I like that the geometry is not perfect. The phicops looks perfect enough for me. Hope the hurricane won't be too much trouble.
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup! Ayez un jour brillant! c
ReplyDeleteVery nice :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen, you are very kind; I appreciate that you took the time to check out my work and to comment on it. Have a brilliant day! c
DeleteHurricane is just another excuse to tangle. Put a drink on that coaster, and start another one.
ReplyDeleteDear Duchess, I like your suggestion! I think I've put up enough vino to get through the storm. And a stack of coasters to work with, excellent idea. Have a brilliant day! c
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you overcame the need for straight lines; I myself know ll about it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis tile is beautiful!
Thank you Anne! Yes, the perfectionist in me just doesn't have a chance much anymore. Good is good enough; enough of the analysis paralysis. Have a brilliant day! c
DeleteNice zendala. I would agree that the symmetry is fine. Good luck weathering the hurricane. Do not usually associate hurricanes with Arizona. Have relatives who live in Tuscon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donald! Thankfully, for us here, anyway, the hurricane activity went farther east. It's been an amazing monsoon season--more rain in a month's time than we have seen in the past three years! And more rain due this week! Hope your relatives are fine, too. My prayers go out to you and them. Have a brilliant day! c
DeleteWhat's that meme about perfection being the enemy of good? I'm battling that tendency myself. You did so with admirable results.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzanne. My struggle is when is it good enough? That the result of drawing Zentanglea is open-ended allows for the art to start with just a dot and go from there. How stressful can that be?
DeleteHave a brilliant day! c
Love your 360 degree Phi Cops. Your radial design is delightful. A wonderful Tile. I had a hard time finding your site as it wasn't listed as CStock on the Diva Challenge Blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you, David for your kind thoughts. And I'll be more mindful of my posts so I can be found more easily; I appreciate you letting me know. Have a brilliant day! c
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