Monday, July 16, 2012

I am the diva Challenge #79: Citius, Altius, Fortius

This week's challenge is hosted by Rho Densmore and focuses on the meaning of the Olympics and the five colored Olympic rings. The message that Rho is trying to convey in this weeks challenge is that  the outcome is not as important as participating in the process.  Like the art of Zentangle where, one stroke at a time, we take a journey to the final outcome, whatever that outcome might be.  It is the process itself which is meditative and creative, the outcome may or may not be what we had envisioned.


I wasn't sure where this particular Zentangle was going to lead me, but it flowed onto the paper and this was the result.  
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21 comments:

  1. ledenzerJuly 16, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    What a wonderful tangle that incorporates the olympic circles perfectly!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    This is really terrific!

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  3. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I love the criss-cross lines in the background, and how you incorporated Strircles into the rings - gorgeous!

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  4. Sue ClarkJuly 16, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I really love what you did for this challenge! Very nice!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    This is so fantastic, very original.

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  6. MariëtJuly 16, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I love your ZIA for this challenge!
    The straight lines are great for the background.

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  7. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    It is a very "lively" zentangle!

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  8. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I like how the straight lines cut through all the circles you have on this piece.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I think this is a great piece, for all the reasons above. Inspiring.

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  10. LorraineJuly 17, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I really, really love this.

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  11. KreanimoJuly 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Cool way to do this challenge! :)

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  12. AliceJuly 17, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    maria - this is really cool! i like all the lines - and you are right! they just all flow together - beautiful!

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  13. UnknownJuly 18, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    I love this one with the strircles and the flow is great! Beautifully done!

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  14. JudiJuly 18, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love this!!

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  15. tanglewithlinda.wordpress.comJuly 18, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    This is a very special ZIA. It flows so beautifully, and looks like an Olympic celebration!

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  16. Gloria j ZucaroJuly 18, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I love all the different tangle patterns you have incorporated into this in very delicate strokes so that it feels light and airy.

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  17. JayeJuly 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    This is such a great graphic art piece! It has an art deco feel to it! I love it!!

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  18. Daniele OBrien Design, CZTJuly 19, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Your ZIA is so light and airy, wonderful juxtaposition of circles and grids. Very effective.

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  19. MarchAnnJuly 19, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    It seemed to lead you to a great piece. Love all the circles.

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  20. art4u2cJuly 19, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    This is really great!

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  21. Lisa RichardsJuly 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    The Strircles are great! This is so crisp, clean and gorgeous!

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