I actually drew this at the end of August for a friend's wedding anniversary card. It was in inspired by
Joanne Fink's book
Zenspirations Letters & Patterning as well as
Penny Raile's chapter in
The Art of Zentangle book. Seeing my frustration after spending a whole afternoon trying to shade it (using photocopies) my husband suggested that I don't shade my tangles or similar designs as he likes them with just the penwork - this is where Penny Raile's artwork comes in for I immediately showed him her work without shading in the book. My initial response was "
NOT SHADE - that's for beginners, I can't not shade, but........ there's Joanne's colouring & Penny's tangles & ........... they're not beginners." So, I've been thinking quite a bit about the subject.
I find that I can draw my tangles but when it comes to shading them - though I know the theory of it & where to shade - I can feel myself becoming tense, in fact it feels like a chore looming ahead. I can see that shading adds depth & dimension but I really dislike the gritty smudginess of graphite. I'd be interested to hear anyone else's thoughts on the matter.
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front of card - the names of the recipients were written
along the two little 'balancing' paddles |
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inside of card showing message panel |
Supplies
Stamps Chocolate Baroque UDLSP0310 Swirly Pets.
Inks VersaFine Onyx Black (hearts).
Pens/Markers 01 Uni Pin Drawing Pen, Memento Tuxedo Black Dual Marker (edging message panel).
Cardstock White & Black from stash.
Paper Winsor & Newton Cotman 190gsm Cold Pressed/NOT Grain Fin Watercolour Paper.
Die Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Twenty-Two (message panel).
The pearls are Kanban.