Diva's Challenge # 98

And we are inching towards the 100 mark in 2 weeks!!!! But sadly I wont be there for the Big 100....:(

I am travelling to India and wont be back till the first week of Jan 2013. I can do the Challenges but I wont have access to a scanner or a computer. If I do I will be there to post them....:)

So here is this weeks Challenge # 98!!!! I hope Ive got it right. Seems toooooo tiny to me....And Ive tried Fengle for the very first time! Yaaay me...:)

Cheers
Tinks..:)

Zendala Dare # 34

Heya Folks!

This week's Dare kinda sent me in a tizzy. No. Not because it was difficult. I just blanked out! I had the template in front of me and all I did was just STARE at it...like it was gonna grow a few tangles on its own!...(Yep - Better luck with that next time Tinks...!)

I always print 2 templates - one is a rough sketch and the other is what I post. This time around I had 2 Blank Pages! Well I finally got down to opening up Tangle Patterns ( U r such a God Send Linda!) and so here we go - My Zendala Dare # 34......

Ive used Echoism, Afterglo, Angelfish and CO2....

Cheers

Tinks....:)

Pencil Sketches...

Hey All Ye Lovely People...:)

Well its been a roller coaster of a few weeks and I was soooooo down....well I thought it would take me eons to get back on my feet. But the Lioness that I am (Yep a LEO and Proud..!) I decided enough was enough and took up my pencil and sketch book.....

So here goes.....

This one is of a couple....I saw a painting on Google and somehow Abstracts seem to lure me. Probably cuz Im not that good at proper figures...:)

I regularly look up youtube videos on Abstract Art and Contemporary Paintings. On one such journey I discoverd an Indian Contemporary Artist - Jagannatha Paul. I loved his pieces.....There was something ethreal about his Tree of Life series. And so have tried to do something similar in Pencil. Not a very good look alike. His was done in acrylics.....

Ok this is supposed to be an abstract of Meera Bai which I did a while ago...And when I showed it to my friend, guide, critique, all rolled into one.....well he said...."Medusa Like"...:P Well yep she does have that Medusa like effect cuz of the hair...:-D

I am forever inspired to do better at my art when I see other artists and their work and always learn something from everyone. Last month I was visiting India when I saw this piece of art by a local artist. More than the piece I was more intrigued by the technique used. I tried to reproduce that technique. I know its not a good replica but have tried. Unfortunately all I remember is the artists first name - Unni.

Whatever thats posted here is done by me. But all of them have been an inspiration from other artists. Being a learner I always see what others do and try to learn from them.

Cheers...

Tinks...:)

Diva's Challenge # 97

Hey Y'all,

This week's challenge is to not use any strings. Just go with the flow.....Im presently doing that with my life....just going where it takes me....... Looks like a never ending road......

And here is this week's Challenge. Tried my hand at 'Lanie & Pokeroot and Pokeleaf'.....

Cheers...
Tinks

More Acrylics......

Just a couple I did.....The Tree I completed yesterday and the Krsna was done a few weeks back.....Just got down to posting it.

Zendala Dare # 33

Hi Folks,

Its been a rough few weeks and its still persistent. Pardon me for the feeble attempt here. My heart and mind is just not in it.

And now for the weekly Dare......

Cheers

Tinks

Hearts.....:)

The week didnt begin really well for me. Work wise its been pretty hectic and kinda crazy here. And personally it hasnt really been very good either. But the one thing thats kept me a bit sane has been my art and the one friend whom Ive come to rely on so much.

So this is for my love of art and for that one friend....:)

Cheers....
Tinks....:)

Diva's Challenge #96

Gimme Some Zing!....

Yeah thats the Tangle to use this week - Zinger - :)

I hope Artoo is doing better now Laura. But yeah he does look cute - sickeness or otherwise...I love his impish look...:)

Chewiee looks like a Punjabi Sardar with that washcloth on his head...hehehe....a cute one to boot...:P

OK People! So here is my entry for the ZING Challenge this week. Ive used 'Puffle' here and made a simple piece....:)

Cheers..:)

Tinks

Zendala Dare # 32

Hey All,

Ok I'm making this short today. Sliced my thumb while making a salad...:P (yeah I almost always get a piece of my finger on the slicer.....)

But I HAD to do the Dare! I mean what would my week be without the Dare and the Challenge!...:)))

So here it is.....:))

Zendala Dare # 32

Cheers,

Tinks....:)

The Diva's Challenge # 95

Hello Everyone!

This weeks Challenge by our Guest & CZT Teacher, Courtney, on Disney, initially stumped me. I grew up watching Disney Cartoons and its a wide subject. And yet its a Challenge! So I chose to use the Logo of Disney with Mickey. I had a few other ideas but on paper they didnt look like tangles, more like cartooning. And the object here is to use tangles.

I hope its a good entry. Im dying to see what the others have done. I must say this to one and all who post on the Challenge and on the Dares. When I visit each page, I am inspired more and more and I am so amazed at the talent out there.....This is a Huge Thank you to all of you who have inspired me. I know a thank you is very small compared to the gift Ive got from all of you - your inspiring art work and encouraging comments.

And here I take this opportunity to say another Huge Thank you to my teacher, instructor and guide Patric Rozario, without whom this journey may never have been possible. I had put my art on a back burner till I met him. Every artist needs inspration and encouragement. And he alongwith all of you have in many ways inspired and encouraged me to plod on.....:)

Now for the Challenge...:) Ive used "Man-o-Man" here...my attempt at trying a new tangle with every Challenge and Dare.

Cheers...:)
Tinks....

Zendala Dare # 31

Hello Everyone!

Yep its the time for the Dare of the Week, No. 31. This time I really wasnt sure if I would be able to post. My scanner went on a strike and refused to work and no matter what our IT Dept did it just refused to budge an inch until yesterday when they were finally able to give us a temporary solution!

When it bailed out on me all I could think of was - What about my Zendala???? :P Yeah work as the last thing on my mind!...(pshtt dont let the Boss hear it..:)

So here we go. Ive used 'Ennis' in this one. Once again a Huge Thank You to all who post their valuable comments on all my posts...:)

Cheers,

Tinks...

Tangles Every day....:)

Yeah, thats what I am trying to achieve, a tangle a day! Though I have to admit with the work load I am finding it rather difficult. So Ive settled to doing as often as I can. But not too far apart either...:) So here are 2 that I did in the last few days. Am doing one now and will be posting the Diva's Challenge & the Zendala Dare tomorrow.....:) Until then.......

Cheers.... :-)

Tinks....

The Diva's Challenge # 94

Howdy Y'all...:)

First off a HUGE Thank you to all those of you who visit my blog regularly, post your valuable comments and also give me feedback by text..:) Your support and encouragement means a lot to me and has in many ways helped me improve my art..:) Thank U & HUGS.....:)

Laura, Chewie looks sooooo cute despite that scary Darth Vader'ish look. He is so trying to look scary...but I would just pinch his cheeks and kiss him making him go RED without all the paint...hehehehe

I am so glad to hear of Artoo's recovery and those beads, oh my! They are growing longer every day.....:) We are with you and your family in all your trials Laura. May not be in the flesh but in spirit we are all with you....:)

Now for todays Challenge, I have to say I did a double here. I combined the SOCC Challenge and did a Z-Ganesha! I know Dilip is soon reaching his final date....So here is to both Dilip & Laura...:)

Diva's Challenge using SOCC.... Yep My shading went a bit......yewww but....

Cheers..:)

Tinks



Zendala Dare # 30

This week Erin has asked us to use tangles beginning with P, I, E and we shouldnt have used atleast one of them before. I have been dying to try out PURK and I was able to do it here...

So here is my Zendala Entry for the week, where Ive used Purk, Peaks Border & Echoism.

Cheers..

Tinks..



The Diva's Challenge # 93

Howdy Y'all..:)

I am so glad I got back in time to be able to complete both the Zendala Dare & the Diva's Challenge..:)

I am happy to hear of Artoo's sucessful tonsil op and pray that he recovers soon and is back home to get all naughty and mischevious...:) Ohh Laura would love to see a pic of the Sexy Yellow Gown Clad Mommy....:)

This weeks challenge is to use the new tangle BUNZO. And here is my entry...:) All I could think of was flowers and bees and butterflies!...:) So these lovely BUNZO Flowers with the Butterflies and  the lil Bee is for you Artoo....:) Get well soon Tiger....:)

Cheers...:)

Tinks...

Zendala Dare # 29

Hello all ye lovely people...:) Back after the holidays...had a relaxing few days.....and now back to the grind at work.....but will that stop me from tangling? NO.....:)

I do hope you are feeling better now Erin..:)

I just simply loved this week's template. I have an ethnic leaning, probably cuz Im Indian but have loved all things ethnic..:) So here is this week's entry....

Cheers... :)

Tinks

Diva's Challenge # 92

Howdy Y'all...:)

Congrats Laura on getting back to work..:) Artoo will soon get used to daycare, so dont worry...mine cried for a whole month! I know it isnt easy but it does get better..:) And all the very best for his tonsil op. Will pray for you both...:)

This time the Diva's Challenge helped me to use a few patterns Ive never used before. So thank you Laura for this Challenge...:) Im not very happy with the outcome - yeah nothing new there - just that my morning didnt begin too well. I cant say Ive given my 100% to this Challenge but I was determined to post this today as Holidays begin from tomorrow. I live in the Middle East and we begin EID Holidays starting tomorrow....:)

So here it is folks.....:) Ive used Henna Drum, Echoism, Embellish, Brayd & ofcourse my lovely Copada!..:)

Cheers...

Tinks



Abstract - Mahadev

Finished this piece in 30 mins for a lark. :)

Cheers..:)
Tinks

Zendala Dare # 28

I had decided to begin using Tangle Patterns I had not used before. So for this week's Zendala Dare, Ive experimented with "Oke" and ofcourse one of my Fav's "Copada". When I saw the template I immediately thought "how lovely to use "Purk",  and then saw Erin had used it in her tile..:) So decided to use Purk another time around...:)

And here is my Entry for the week.....:)

Cheers....:)

Tinks....

Acrylics - Krsna & Trees

I wasnt very happy with my first rendering of Krsna on Canvas. It was my first time. So I tried the same picture all over again and this time around used different colors.

I also attended a Workshop on Acrylics - My first workshop in Acrylics - and am posting the result of that too. I will be using the same techniques to create more pieces in the future.

Diva's Challenge # 91

Hello fellow artistes, friends, and Laura,

Every week when I look up the Challenge posted by the Diva, my mind is normally filled with questions on which tangle to use and try to use a tangle Ive never used. And most times I end up using ones Im very comfy with and love - like Featherfall or Mooka.

This time around, reading through the post, I was at first kicking myself for not having read a bit between the lines. Laura does write about Artoo's frequent trips to the hospital but I had put it down to a toddler who was either just very hyper enough to fall sick often or one who just had a lil weak immune system, one which most kids have at that age and gets better over time.

But today reading about Artoo's condition, I must say I was moved to tears. For a Mother her child is a gift. And Laura I applaud your courage and strength of mind and will power. You juggle being a wife, artist, mother and a whole set of roles and yet in every picture you have posted that Ive seen till date I see a smiling and happy face....:)

So yes, despite this Challenge being about Beads of Courage I took just the word COURAGE. Laura's 'Courage' to withstand all this, Artoo's 'Courage' in battling a disorder and yet being a naughty lil imp like any other kid. I loved seeing his photographs with food all over his face....:) So cute...:)

I did a search of Google and came up with a Symbol that means Courage / Bravery in Japanese. And have incorporated tangles into it. Now there are no beads though I have used 'SEZ', 'Printemps' and my all time favorite "Featherfall". Sez & Printemps do have a beady effect and featherfall to symbolize the light feather like feeling in the heart. One can see it in some pictures of the kids. So light hearted and free of tension and worry! And therefore here is to Artoo & Laura....:) I do hope you like it Laura. :)

God Bless U Artoo - U are a Star! :)

Tinks..

Zendala Dare #27

And once again its time for the Dare...:) And this weeks template had a lot of spaces to fill but Im happy with it....(for once!)..:)

I am so enamoured by Sacred Geometry and am learning to draw. And these Zendala Dares are only another step forward for me in my journey...So thank you so much Bright Owl (Erin) for these Weekly Dares..:)

So here we go...:)

Cheers....:)
Tinks....

Diva's Challenge #90

Yeah I know Im LATE with the entry. Im usually one of the first few to post but this week and the past few have been quite hectic at work. So here goes.....The Diva's Challenge #90

Cheers...:)

Tinks...

Zendala Dare # 26

Ok! Ive had a tough 2 weeks both on the personal front and on the job front. Its been emotionally and physically draining! Ive not had the time to put pencil to paper and when I did find the time I was too exhausted to even try. My mind wouldnt work and I would simply LOG OUT mentally. But the Zendala Dares and Diva's Challenges are ones that I look forward to. I was honestly not very sure if I would be up to it but when I finished it the design looked ok to me...

So here goes......and while I'm at it I would like to thank all those who visit my page and comment here giving me the much needed encouragement to continue on this wonderful journey....:)

From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU ALL....:)

Cheers

Tinks..:)

Diva's Challenge #89

Ok. This has been my toughest Challenge till date. And I HATE IT....:( Im not in the least bit happy with the end result....:( I deeply apologise if your eyes POP out after viewing it...but I just couldnt think of anything else....not at the moment though...:(

I tried flipping it....Hmmmm looks a TAD better......

Cheers...
Tinks

Zendala Dare # 25

I was encouraged by all those lovely comments on the usage of RED and decided to give it a go one more time...:) So with this weeks Zendala Dare, I have used RED once again and I must say "I'm Lovin It"...:)

I was stumped when I found out the number of points on the star wasnt an even number and therefore did a sprig of flowers.....looks a tad out of place.....

Cheers...

Tinks..:)

Acrylics - Meets Canvas...:)

Have tried my hand at acrylics. I had a very different outcome in mind. But well, we all learn slowly but surely....:)

Cheers...
Tinks..:)

Venice....Or So It Seems....:)

Tryst with Pencil...:)

Ive been trying my hand at Pencil Sketching. My mum ofcourse goes Ohh and Ahh over it...:) Like ALL Mums....and yes it IS an inspiration to keep practicing and get better at it. So here are a couple I did....

Diva's Challenge # 88

And its time once again for the Diva's Challenge of the Week, using IX, created by Rick. To be honest when I first saw it on the newsletter, I wasnt sure I would be able to create anything with it. The IX is in itself a complete piece and to make a tile with it and also add a few other tangles called for a lot of creativity (for me atleast...:) )

And so I did a rough sketch on a piece of paper and here is the end result!..:) I used a tad of RED Color for a lil ooomph factor...:))

Cheers...

Tinks...:)

Zendala Dare # 24

And its time for the Weekly Zendala Dare....!!! For me its like Christmas every week..:) Yeah, sounds corny I guess but I wait every week for both the Zendala Dare & The Diva's Challenges. Both refresh me for the week...:))

And now for my Entry.....(drum roll......)...hehehe

Cheers,,,,

Tinks...:)

Z Ganesha

Once again Ive tried my had at the Zentangle Ganesha for Dilip's Collection. I hope he will soon make the 100 mark....:)

Cheers...
Tinks..

Challenge # 87 - PEACE.....

And its time again for the Diva's Challenge #87, Pinwheel for Peace. This couldnt have come at a more appropriate time than now when many parts of the world are seeing a spate of intolerance in the name of religion. Seems to me people have forgotten the meaning of Peace. Its seems more like an eye for an eye - it will just make the whole world go blind. So says Mahatma Gandhiji. And yet we as people seem more willing to go blind ..... really a sad state of affairs.

Now, here is MY entry for this week's challenge.

P I N W H E E L 4 P E A C E

My Earlier Works - with Charcoal

When I began my course with Patric, the next medium I just simple LOVED was charcoal. It gave me a lot of room to work with shading which I havent yet mastered with Pencil. Here I show you some of my initial work with charcoal. I have a LOT of work and practice to do but I am happy with my efforts. For one who had let art take a back seat for so many years I wasnt really sure of being able to deliver again. Now I have more confidence in myself as a person and as an artist. And I have to thank Patric for giving me the much needed encouragement to forge ahead.....

I also would like to thank all those artistes whose works Ive only seen on the internet for inspiring me to work harder at my art.... Thank you....:)

Zendala Dare # 23

Its time for the Zendala Dare of the week, #23. I must say I was having quite an UN-ZEN like few days and I was quite distracted. I was suddenly left with a completely BLANK mind! For a moment I had forgotten how to zentangle!!!!!

A few stupid attempts and very childlike strokes and possibly atleast 10 'rough' drawings later....I finally zeroed down to this......

Zendala Dare # 23

Cheers...

Tinks...:)

Zentangle Ganesha 1 & 2

When Dilip Patel CZT 9, asked me if I would be interested in ding a Zentangle Ganesha for his collection, for a minute I was open mouthed. Ever since I had seen his Ganesha's I had wanted to try them out too. But being so new to all of this I was a little nervous to take the plunge. But seeing his message, I just HAD to make them for him. It was like I was being goaded from within to Just Do It!

My very first attempt was.....Blah....Im not happy. But Im a little more happier (not completely) with my second attempt.

My First Attempt

And My Second......

Tinks....

The Diva's Challenge #86 - Second Entry

I dont need to tell my fellow tanglers about how addictive Zentangling can be...:) So here is my second entry for the Challenge to Break free....:)



Cheers...:)

Tinks...

The Diva's Challenge # 86

The Challenge this week (#86) is to Break Free.....and boy have I broken a few of 'em in my life time...:)

So here is my entry for Challenge #86 - Break free...:)

Cheers..:)

Tinks

Zendala Dare # 22

Ok so today tried my hand at the Zendala Dare # 22 - Monodala thats posted by Erin. I tried it with one of my current favs MOOKA....:)

Im a novice at this folks so it may not be as good as the ones the experts post...:)



Cheers..:)