I'm a little late to the Zendala party that Erin is hosting over at
The Bright Owl but I am glad I found my way there. The Zentangle community is awash with Zendalas these days and everyone of them is incredible! I have done a few and I have to say that I love them. I'm always keeping my eye out for a new pattern to use. I am NOT geometry inclined so creating my own is out. Thanks to Erin and her challenge, I can find a new pattern every week!
So, I am starting this challenge at week 4 and it comes with not just a pattern, but the added challenge of using the themes of sea and Mexico as well. Erin is on a vacation cruise in Mexico so you can see where her inspiration came from. (Totes jealous BTW). So, let's jump right to it!
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| Bic Mark-It markers on Mini Canvas Panel |
When I looked at the pattern, all I could see were surf boards. The challenge of sea fit this nicely but then I wasn't sure how I was going to make surf boards. All I could think of were flowers, so I chose some bright colors and went for it. I'm not sure how "Mexico" this is though. It seems a bit more Hawaii.
Thanks for taking a look! I hope you are/had a great time on your trip Erin. Thanks for the challenge.
Nice tile! I think that Mexico and Hawaii have a similiar ocean feel because you can surf on the oceans in both places.
ReplyDeleteJJ, it's funny that you say that the template reminds you of surfboards because I thought the same thing. I love the feel of your tile and especially like that you just accented with color. The black really makes the color stand out. Awesome Zendala!
ReplyDeleteThanks! This was a lot of fun to do. Thanks for all of your work on the challenge.
DeleteThis is so pretty. I love the colors. It really makes me think of surfboards.
ReplyDeleteYep, I see those surfboards, too. LOL Great job!
ReplyDeleteSurfboards - great idea! And these are soooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and execution! Love your use of color also.
ReplyDeleteThe surfboards are a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was surfboards also! Nice art!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone!
ReplyDeletefunny! i made that same comment - surfboards just jumped out at me! i like the bright colors! and i like the way the water mimics the flowers :) . is this drawn on canvas? i haven't tried that yet - it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am giggling, because I made my tile before I checked out everyone else's and if you look at my blog, I saw the surfboards right off the bat, too! I love your bright colors, you were able to show the surf boards very nicely!
ReplyDeleteI Love them! I saw the surfboards too. And this was a fun challenge. I was late in posting mine. But looking forward to participating in the challenges to come. And enjoying meeting others too!
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