It's been a while since I did the Zendala dare, and I like the template this week so I decided to jump in. I pulled out my Strathmore toned paper, thinking I'd use the tan paper, but changed my mind and used the gray instead since I've done very little on the gray. I try to remember to scan my design before shading it, although I admit that doesn't always happen. Today I did remember, so here is my Zendala without any shading.
Next I used pencil to shade. It never fails to amaze me what a difference some pencil shading makes in a piece.
Then I used a white charcoal pencil to add highlights. Even more amazing what those highlights do for it.
I'm pretty happy with the results, though I'm not sure if I should have blackened in the center spot. But I do have to say that I think I like the tan paper better than the gray. I'm not sure why, especially since I have gray paint on some of the walls in my house and I don't usually like tan in clothes, walls, or anything else. I guess Zentangles are the one thing that goes better with tan for me.
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I always have liked your work. And thank you for showing the differences in the 3 photos. It really does make all of the difference to consider the shading and lighting effects. Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteReally nice. I like seeing all three versions.
ReplyDeleteGreat work. I like the way you showed the differences that shading and highlighting add. Really beautiful Zendala.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love seeing the steps along the way. I'm still trying to find my way with shading and haven't used the white charcoal pencil yet (although I did just buy one). Seeing your work gives me some ideas. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see the changes after shading and a touch of white. The result is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think it's good to see it on grey and so interesting to see the effects of the shading. I absolutely adore the tan tiles and do think everything looks beautiful on those but with the right background, this would look very effect - stunning! Axxx
ReplyDeleteI love how your shading makes it look like it is like a doily, with open space.
ReplyDeletevery nice work
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Thanks for sharing each step along the way. I am often unsure when it comes to shading so it is nice to see the process of others. :)
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