Challenge #70 - Color Me Sepia



A Zia using Groovy, Sanibelle, Hollibaugh tangelation,
Tipple and some Black Pearls
 The Diva's challenge this week #70 asks us to add a touch of color, sepia/brown. I didn't have any sepia markers so I used a pink highlighter and modified the color in Photoshop. I didn't want to concentrate on the color I just wanted a textured color wash background leaving the focus on the black.

This was a fun exercise and I tried to emulate some of the maker bleed studies I've seen Molluscus do. I also enjoyed reading Sue Jacobs process on last weeks "Groovy" Diva challenge when she created a color background.

So I'm dipping my toe into the color...

Okay, I did a second version on a paper bag. It wasn't the smoothest or easiest surface to work on but I enjoyed how it turned out. I probably should have unfolded the paper bag before beginning tangling? Who knew, and old grocery bag could be turned into a Zentangle study!

 
Paper bag ZIA, with W2 ribbon tangelation, some buttons,
Shattuck, Stricles, Mooka and some Tipple

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15 comments:

  1. janeeMay 15, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    I love it, Dani. Your Groovy is extra groovy. Very nice.

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  2. Sue Jacobs CZTMay 15, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Fun piece! I like the way you stipple your shading.

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  3. AliceMay 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    i really like the tangles you used - groovy looks awesome! and i always like black pearls :)

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  4. TamanMay 16, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    Really nice your design and color is perfect

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  5. SusanMay 16, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Lovely! I wish I could get the movement you have in Sanibelle.

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  6. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Love this--very cool!

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  7. ledenzerMay 16, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Beautiful!

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  8. Molly BeeMay 16, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I love this! Very creative!

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  9. Gloria j ZucaroMay 16, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    This is cool! I love the twisted Hollibaugh, and your groovy is well, groovy!

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  10. DianneMay 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I'm loving the paper bag piece! I must try soon...

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  11. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    I love them both! Your twist on Groovy is fantastic--just love the flow. Both exude such fun--the weave on the paper bag is great!

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  12. Tricia, CZTMay 17, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Your ZIA has lots of movement.... great tangles. And I love love love the paper bag background of the second ZIA! Your tangles are lots of fun.

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  13. SusanMay 17, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I love your "groovy"! I can't seem to master that one...beautiful work!!

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  14. JudiMay 18, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Both are great, and I'm in love with your idea of tangling on paper bags!!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I especially love the paper bag zia. It's so organic!

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