tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post2055002584548674405..comments2024-03-01T07:18:57.914-05:00Comments on Tinker Tangles: Working with ColorJJ LaBarberahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094964594736405364noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-86121912290682658392012-05-07T20:58:28.411-04:002012-05-07T20:58:28.411-04:00These are great! Watercolour washes make a great b...These are great! Watercolour washes make a great background.<br /><br />FYI, if you want to experiment with watercolour on top of your pen work without using the original artwork, you can scan the original and print a copy for your experiment. I have found that I can put 140lb watercolour paper through my inkjet printer with no problem.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amarylliscreations.com/zentangleharmony/2011/09/weekly-challenge-38-better-than-a-pair-of-ducks/" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is an example where I drew a Paradox zendala, and then made several copies so I could experiment with colour schemes with coloured pencil.Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721600478791868699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-82721714413216350572012-05-07T01:22:24.407-04:002012-05-07T01:22:24.407-04:00I love both of these colored tangles. The effect ...I love both of these colored tangles. The effect of using the color as the string is very effective. Thank you for explaining your process.Gloria j Zucarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585353549096640493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-36880489978540347162012-05-05T23:04:23.455-04:002012-05-05T23:04:23.455-04:00Thanks! I will check your stuff out and see how i...Thanks! I will check your stuff out and see how it worked for you. This new direction is kind of exciting.JJ LaBarberahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094964594736405364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-32972943874263816082012-05-05T23:03:22.798-04:002012-05-05T23:03:22.798-04:00Thank you so much! I am just exploring the color ...Thank you so much! I am just exploring the color but I do enjoy it. I especially like drawing over the color. I'm afraid to color after as I tend to color like a coloring book. :)<br /><br />I have some watercolor pencils that I need to explore more. I didn't invest much on my paints, just a wet and go set at Michaels. They also had a shimmer set that I want to try my hand at. That is next one the list. <br /><br />Sigh, if I only had the time I want...<br />I look forward to seeing your work!JJ LaBarberahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094964594736405364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-5734141694648485392012-05-05T07:39:25.558-04:002012-05-05T07:39:25.558-04:00Your tangles are just gorgeous.
Once I started ...Your tangles are just gorgeous. <br /><br />Once I started coloring my tangles, the plain black and white ones started looking a little boring.<br /><br />I use watercolor pencils, crayons, and cheap kids' watercolors (like 8-color Crayolas) for coloring. The Derwent pencils are very intense, and you can scribble and use a watercolor pen (like on the couch or in bed) without worrying about spilling a pot of dirty water.<br /><br />I paint first, tangle first, and do both. There are no rules where I come from (altered books were my last obsession), so I bristle a little from the Zentangle strictness. The idea is to have fun, not be hemmed in, but I'm about to turn 60 and have lost whatever patience I might have had with people telling me what to do. ;-)EFKaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837169375036395340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-74065124958885683042012-05-03T02:01:05.617-04:002012-05-03T02:01:05.617-04:00Since a while I use Ecoline (a special transparent...Since a while I use Ecoline (a special transparent water colour) to just wet a piece of paper. Also dripping some on the paper. Let it dry and tangle on it. <br />If you do it rhis way it's a bit different but also very nice.<br />Your tiles are lovely!<br /><br />Annemarie Huijts,<br />HollandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031462961395104346.post-14188244564167075942012-05-02T16:53:28.399-04:002012-05-02T16:53:28.399-04:00i was just getting ready to sit down and do this v...i was just getting ready to sit down and do this very thing - watercolor paint, then tangle. i am so glad i saw your post first! it just reinforced what i was planning - to paint, then draw. i'm glad to know it works well :) your tiles are really pretty!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549767399322024293noreply@blogger.com