Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Work in Progress - Finishing Touches

 

This is from the Zentangle Shell Symphony Workshop  taught by Stefanie van Leeuwen, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) from the Netherlands.

This was a live online class, but I didn't have all the necessary materials though I played along as much as I could. Students have access to videos of the class forever.

Because the piece is done on a round, 4 5/8 in. paper tile, it's called a Zendala. (a portmanteau of Zen, Zentangle and mandala)

I used Strathmore Tone Tan paper cut into a slightly smaller circle as the cutting machine wouldn't go to 3 decimal places.

In the final class, we outlined the shell with gold, Colored and highlighted the three dewdrops, highlights on the waves, pearl, shell, and seafoam bubbles.

22 comments:

  1. CJ that is a masterpiece! I hope you'll display it somewhere... What will you do with it.. ? The Adjuster is here... glad i can let Hub handle it.. Our roof has hail damage... but enough damage to replace it??? The Littlest GrandLittle is having her 'Grandma Day' today... so i can't dawdle... I hope you have a great day!! Hugs! deb

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    1. This was the practice piece. I bought the paper and a frame and will redo it as a gift for my friend, Teague.

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    2. Excellent ! She'll love it! They are going to replace the roof! Woot woot!

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  2. I’d love to see the final piece once your finishing touches are complete it sounds like a true ocean-inspired gem.

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    1. I guess I didn't make myself clear. This is the final piece.

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  3. no joke....this totally awesome art "peace".... besides being able to frame and put in your art " stew dee oh " could you turn this into a sun catcher ?? !! ☺☺

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    1. That's an interesting idea. I'll have to try it out on a sheet of vellum (heavy tracing paper)

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  4. Every week this just got better and better. It ended up quite beautiful CJ.

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  5. It's brilliant ... well done.

    All the best Jan

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  6. This turned out fantastic. Jaw dropping fantastic. It may be a practice piece, but it is frame worthy.

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