Saturday, July 24, 2010

My first attempt at a LARGE Zentangle

I really wanted to put a tangle on the wall in our home, but my husband wasn't so sure that would be a great idea - What if we decided we didn't like it?!? So we set on a compromise - I would create something on large paper and we can see how we like it on the wall - it won't be exactly the same but I'll have something on the wall.



So...the other night I found a 14" x 17" pad and drew a string and started tangling. I usually do my tangles on 3.5" x 2.5" ATC cards - I've done a few 5x7 but mostly they are small.









The rest of the pictures are close up images of what I have done so far - in three nights.  This first one is a close up of the entire image






The first thing that I drew was the string - I did that in pencil. Then the two large striped "tubes" for lack of a better name.

I worked on some of the background and then decided I really wanted to create a scroll - I've been working on figuring out how for a while and I think I finally figured it out - now if I can do it again that will be another issue. ;-)

I like what I have done so far.  I have a long way to go but I love the process.
Yes I think I did it pretty well!

Let me know what you think.
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8 comments:

  1. BarbaraAugust 12, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    The work is absolutely beautiful very nicely done.
    Good Luck with starting a business.

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  2. ZoechaosAugust 15, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Gosh how wonderful to see a work in progress like this by some who has really figured out how to do this. So much more than an evening spent reflecting. Would love to see the finished piece will be a follower and hope you will blog it. thank you for sharing with us at LTD this week. xx Zoe

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  3. crafty creationsAugust 15, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Wow this is truelly amazing - wonderful work - look froward to seeing more of it

    Thanks for sharing with the Lotstodo Challenge x Hilda

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  4. ellen vargo designsAugust 15, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    This is AWESOME!!! I just tried my first one and started VERY small - 2.5" x 4". You've given me lots of hope. And I sort of like the idea of leaving it as a work in progress - it makes people wonder where it will go next! Leave 'em wanting more, right? NICE WORK!!

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  5. ShaironAugust 15, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    What a fantastic zentangle! I especially love the contrast between the basket weave and the darker bits. That will look awesome on your wall when complete! xx

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  6. AnneAugust 16, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Phew! Breathtaking - the detail is awesome! I really enjoyed doing my first one too but I have renewed inspiration now that I've seen yours! :o) x

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  7. JaqiAugust 16, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Stunning the detail is incredible

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  8. mozeemoMarch 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    WOW this is absolutely amazing, Susan. You really have excelled yourself with this large zentangle creation! Congratulations it's fabulous - as well as being inspirational. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us all - and also your wonderful creations on Flickr. Hugs and Blessings, Mo

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