Friday 5 September 2014

DIVA CHALLENGE #182 and #183 . plus some colouring-in.

Hello again! Ive been away for two weeks from any fast internet connections in Perth, now returned and enjoying linking up through my laptop and a fast broadband connection.

Challenge 182 was to work around the theme of 'stripes'. How easy could that be?? Believe it or not, I struggled with it. Possibly because I was out of my comfort zone at home and worked in a book rather than a tile. I first attempted rounded stripes, which I coloured, then straight ones




I wasn't happy with either of these, so found a tile and began again, keeping things simple this time.


Much happier with this attempt!. I then enjoyed colouring it red, calling the final one "Adventure in Red"

When I tried to work on this weeks challenge UMT = 'use my tangle', again I struggled, so did my own version of "X-DID" by Annette Carlo.





I was quite pleased with these! I liked the way the shading on the first one brought out a 3D effect. For the coloured one (used gel pens), I created the X-dids with curved and straight lines. You may need to look carefully for the pattern, but it is there!!

While with my grandies  in Perth, we had some fun colouring in Ben Quoks templates!!




Media: watercolour pencils, with touch of wash paint.



Last post I asked if anyone wanted to try my lined drawings to colour-in. I had a little response, so this is for those interested. Id love to see your results, so please email me. The original is A4 in size, but you can make it whatever size you like. (For personal use only) If interest continues, I can give you some tips for colouring in. Main thing is to relax and enjoy the process, like tangling!








10 comments:

  1. I enjoyed this entire post. Beautiful work. Your two "X-did" tiles are awesome. The colored Tile is a mind bender. Love your art, Anne.

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  2. a beautyful combination of colours.

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  3. Wonderful pieces in this post! Especially I like your X-Did tile. It´s great and original!

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  4. Your X-did/Hibred tangleation gives a unique perspective. Nice shading on this as well.

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  5. I think all your stripes are great - isn't it funny how when what is in our head doesn't translate onto the tile, we think it isn't good? THEN, there is your stunning take on X-Did. Your 3-D images are just amazing, and the color takes me back to the 60's. Beautiful!

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  6. Like David, I enjoyed this entire post, but especially the ornation creations!

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  7. Wow, a lot of beautiful stuff. I like both X-Did, but the first one is amazing! For 'stripes' I like the second one best. You've done very well, Anne.

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  8. Oh my, Anne! I just love your version of 'X-DID'!! I would love to give it a try, myself. And your colorful one is simply amazing too! Your work is always amazing! Thank you so much for giving it a try! Have a blessed weekend! :0) Annette Share Humanity

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  9. Beautiful work by you and the grandkids! The colors are amazing and your variations of X-Ing curves and straight details are great.

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  10. I have such a tough time seeing the possibilities in a new tangle. I really like your version. The shading just makes it so... groovy. (grin)

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