dinsdag 22 februari 2011

Challenge # 10 - The Space Between

The weekly challenge on the I am the Diva blog is called "The Space Between" and it's about creating a tile or Zentangle inspired piece being aware of the space between the tangles, leaving some white space. 

Sometimes people do tend to forget that there are no patterns, figures, objects, words etc without space between them. This space defines the object... It's like the saying: ""There's no music without the pause between the music notes" (or something like this...;-)  )

I created a very simple Zentangle with some coloring to emphasize the effect of space between the patterns. Yes, I know it's not my most wonderful Zentangle, but it clearly states what "The Space Between" can mean for your drawing. Or even for your life.... We all need a pause, break, rest every now and then to become more aware of our surroundings and really learn to appreciate what's surrounding us. Don't you think so?

Wow, did I really learn something these past 45 years? LOL ;-)

Okay, here it comes:


A part of me is saying: "Do you really have to share this ZT with other people? It's not such a special or beautiful Zentangle..." But on the other hand, what's wrong with simplicity? Life is already as complicated as it is...

11 opmerkingen:

  1. love your glasses ,crazy scaffolds along with your thoughts.very clever...if you would open a window i may see you :)

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  2. this is great! hollibough is a great tangle for this challenge!!

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  3. I enjoy your tangles each and every time!

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  4. Very nice tangle! I really enjoyed your words-so true!

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  5. Oh, lovely, Claudia! I'm following you now... and very much looking forward to seeing more of your Zentangles. Namaste from Australia!

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  6. This is really AWESOME - I love how you used some color with this to emphasize the space between!

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  7. This tile is such a beauty… I just love it BECAUSE of its simplicity. The colored shading is awesome!
    (To be honest, I often feel stressed when I look at drawings that are excessivly filled with patterns. I like the calm of tangles like this – that´s ZEN for me…)
    Thank you very much for sharing!

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  8. Thank you all so much for your very kind comments. This was the first time I participated in the Diva's weekly challenge, but it won't be the last. ;-)

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  9. Oh yes do keep joining us, I really like your description and tile, thanks for sharing!

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  10. This is a wonderful and effective design. I like the additional touches of color.

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  11. Beautiful tangle, I love the colours!

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