Zentangles with Shading
I’ve been researching Zentangles a little bit, and have found many online that I love. I’ve noticed that many use shading to achieve a 3D dimensional. This is very appealing to me, so I give it a try.
This is an early Zentangle, without shading.
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I tried adding some shading for depth. It definitely helps, but I think I need to be more heavy handed.
To help me draw these designs, I decided to copy some from online sources. I got several ideas from this site. Like this one: Isn’t it cool? I love the way the “tentacles” go over and under each other.
Continuing on, I got this: (Also copied from the website.)
But, there’s still room for more. What about the background? Plus, I think nearly all of the shading needs to be darker.
I’m DEFNITELY still learning:
Forget solitaire. I think this will be my new time-filling activitiy.
Ellen
These are great, Ellen. I’ve been playing a little with doodling, too. I’m hopeful to do a heart for my special someone for Valentine’s Day. I guess I better get busy. They are soooo addicting…and I haven’t even reached the shading stage yet. I’m anxious to see your progress.
Great zentangles, Ellen. I hope by today you will have met my friend Ruth Anne Yax and seen hers. They are far and away the most creative I have seen. One could really get hooked on this, and I’m sure it is better for the brain than most computer wasting time!
BTW, I love the way the croton is coming along; eager to see more.
Martha Ginn
Thanks, Martha. I’m having fun with both zentangles and the croton quilt.