Hama – WHAT? Hamadox…a really cool tangle pattern from Diana Schreur, CZT, which is a cross between Rick’s Paradox and Hamail (Tina Hunziker, CZT). It is this weeks’ Use My Tangle (UMT) for the Diva Challenge (#302.)
I actually started this tile during the Super Bowl, from a Zendala drafted with Ann Grasso’s 4-n-1 template (from a class at TangleU 2015.) It goes along the lines of one of my goals to “Finish” things this year. I had been doing the Paradox in the corners, and set it down for the night. Then viola! The next morning, this UMT came out.
I also have a bit of a “new materials” review for this as well. I tangled with the Derwent Graphik Line Maker pens in Graphite. I like them, very much. It is nice for when you want a grayer black (also comes in Sepia and Black), and good for some great shading. The shading, I did with Stabilo CarbOthello Chalk Pastel Pencils. Very similar to the General’s but the colors seem a bit more vibrant. I am really likely them, and they can also be blended with a water brush (I have not tried this yet.) I will stock both at the shop as soon as my supplier has them available.
Also tangled and shaded this piece with the same pens/pencils. I should have taken a before picture, but it was a mono print piece that I got when I first started taking classes, before becoming a CZT, from Sharla Hicks.
We had a great class with Risa Gettler on Medieval Boxed Capitals. Her next technique class will be on February 23rd, on Vining and Diapering. More Medieval stuff! And we will start a study of Uncial this week (Thursday from 5-7.) This will be a project driven class, spaced out over about 6 weeks, with 3 in person meetings, and plenty of contact time via email with Risa.
I have been taking a watercolor journaling class the past few weeks, and I am particularly proud this week, of my first perspective piece. I even used one of my own photos, from Cardiff Castle in Wales.
And one last piece to share, from my green latka journal. Mostly playing with a loopy string, and trying out a few tangles I hadn’t done before.
So I have not slacked at all this week! AND, finished 2 old pieces, AND got the blog post done (goal is no later than Tuesday!)
Make Stuff…You will feel better!
Many Zendalas are too busy for my taste, but yours is beautiful! And I love the colors. And thanks for the information about the Stabilo pencils. Another entry for my “wish list.”
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A beautiful Zendalatile with wonderful colours, thanks for the information.
The watercolor painting of the castle is also very nice, I know this technique is not so easy as it looks but you did a great job.
And you know, I’m fond of the medieval stuff, it is gorgeous!!!
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Beautiful! All your work is really lovely.
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I LOVE your Hamadox zendala, it’s GORGEOUS!!!!
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Lovely lovely Zendala! I haven’t use my stencil for awhile, so you have inspired me to get it back out! All the other work is great too!
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That is one that I did in the class…lol…I still have one more to finish!
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Beautiful pieces, especially your Hamadox used in a Zendala! Those pencils look yummy and I think I NEED them, LOL!
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Lots of great work. I like the boldness of your lines.
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Such wonderful colours and great contrast on your diva zendala. I also enjoyed looking at your other projects, especially the medieval boxed capitals.
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Really like your Hamadox zendala! And your other artwork is fantastic as well!
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