Challenge #134 - "Use My Tangle" is Beamz by Traci F

Version one - lot's of curves, Crescent Moon,
Printemps, Mooka tendrils, orbs, and stuff

Version two - Beamz and Mooka,
with a little Float Fest and Tipple floating through

This weeks Diva Challenge #134 is a UMT challenge featuring Traci F's tangle Beamz. This tangle seemed a little out of my comfort zone with it's straight lines, but once I really got into it, it lent itself beautifully to the organic, curvy lines that I gravitate towards. By ignoring the straight lines and getting into the string creation it was actually fun to play with!

I took this tangle and then ran with the curves, and window effects I saw emerging. Windows are such a great device, we see into them and through them. The premise of creating many windows/squares with one line is really drew me in. It's like eating potato chips... you can't draw just one. I paired this tangle with a weak attempt of the new Zentangle tangle Well in the first tile, added some Crescent Moon, Tipple, Auras, shading and curves and I like the completed tile.

In my second version I paired Beamz with Mooka. I love how the Mooka tendrils curve and undulate through Beamz, lot's of line work and shading and the final ZIA was a blast to create!

Check out the other postings for this challenge. It's so much fun to see how differently everyone interprets this tangle, lot's of possibilities.

Challenge #94 - Use My Tangle X - Socc

I've been out of the loop for the last month so it's nice to get back to the weekly challenges. It's the first Monday of the month and the Diva's challenge features a Use My Tangle X challenge. This month features Socc created by Erin Olson, CZT.

It's a great tangle and emulates Carol Ohl's Puff, but as is the Zentangle method, this comes out totally unique and beautiful! Erin has a great share about Socc and Zentangle. My version is a little "off" but I like the results. A lot going on, but I'm pleased with the results.

I saw a little Inapod in my version of Socc... so peapods away!, swirls (Ibex-like?), borders, Quabog, some Lampions, a hint of blue, and it is complete!