The weather factored into my thinking for the EIM this week. The word is, "sheep." While I've been doing plenty of my version of counting sheep (I count backwards from 100), I couldn't possibly do something so straight forward. I've been doing a lot of internet searches for the upcoming TwobyTwo and I went with a wooly (sheep = wool) blanket pattern called, "storm:"
I drew this with markers from this antique blanket for sale. The central design is called a "whirling log," a sacred symbol for all things good and is no longer used by the Navajo. I think you'll understand why that is so.
Rain also seeped into my Diva piece, a chance to try out a new pattern, Knightstar by Daniel Lamothe.
I can almost hear the corks popping for the celebration at the IAST, Adele's third anniversary:
Every day is a celebration; bring on the Champagne!
Be sure to see what all the other creatives are dishing up and if the spirit moves you, try out the TwobyTwo--two-inch art (you have plenty of time)!
Have a brilliant day!
Love your interesting inchie this week. Your Knightstar is so well done that I couldn't find it for a minute LOL! Yes, humid it is, but it doesn't last long. I'm like you though. Just give me hot and dry :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Jean! I guess I got it right, then? Yeah, I know, there's no "wrong" in Zentangle, but there can be more right, yes? And I'm hoping for clear weather. Bring it on. c
Deletewhat a good idea for your inchie - great pattern
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kia! It is a nice, simple, yet bold pattern, isn't it? c
DeleteQuite a lot of beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteDanke, Annemarie! c
DeleteAre you having "monsoon season" in the US southwest? You're right. We do the summer "muggies" very well here on the east coast. Yep. I can see why the Navajo abandoned that rolling log pattern. However, apparently, the Finnish air force has reclaimed it. It was their symbol before WWII. In any case, you've used the rain/humidity for inspiration for some very nice art, so it's all good. :)
ReplyDeleteYes. For whatever reason it is called Monsoon, from mid-June through September. It has to do with dewpoints--when it exceeds 55. For a place that regularly sees single digit humidity, that's downright steamy.
DeleteGlad you like how I've handled the weather! c
Your knightstar blends in seamlessly with everything else, lovely work
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Suse! c
DeleteFabulous tangles and an unusual inchie, lovely work as usual. You can keep the humidity, we rarely get warm and dry here, and today it doesn't know what to do Sun/Rain or both.
ReplyDeleteYour thoughts are much appreciated, Wendy. Thanks for dropping by! c
DeleteLove all the art pieces and the inchie is an awesome take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Free. You know me! I have to go in an unusual direction! c
DeleteGreat art pieces all through this post! Love the Navajo rug/blanket <3
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Very much appreciated, Sally! Thanks for taking in my work. c
DeleteWonderful tiles! Love them all! Your drawing with the sacred Symbol is so beautiful!
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