Thursday, January 10, 2013

No Judgement Day

Today, I refused to listen to my inner critic. I wanted to do something fun and free-flowing and colorful.  Lately, every time I sit down to do art, I hear this little voice in my head telling me how bad it is. She can be very persuasive and it sucks the joy out of painting. So, today, I declared it a "no criticism day." Every time that voice started, I just told her to shut it.

It worked.  I was able to have a blast on this piece and I really like the results.
My favorite part. I think it looks like a mermaid tail in a beautiful blue sea.

Phiclops, a very fun new tangle. After painting and shading this, I used a white Gelly Roll pen and then covered the whole thing in Glaze.  

The whole piece: 5x8
watercolor, pencil, Sakura micron, Sakura Glaze pen,
white Sakura Gelly Roll pen

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25 comments:

  1. Ayala ArtJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    oh wow!! so much to see and discover! you did a beautiful design here!
    (I had trouble with the word verification!)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    very detailed and colourful work!!I love the watercolour and ink!!! well done!!!

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  3. Gloria j ZucaroJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Oh! I love these. I have been out of the Diva loop for the holiday season, so will try to get my "assignment" done tomorrow. I don't know hat a Sakura glaze pen is, but I love the soft effect. That third drawing is unbelievable!

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  4. JKWJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Thank you for a step by step on this one. It turned out beautifully. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  5. Helen CampbellJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Oh how fun! I haven't 'tangeled' for awhile, and you've inspired me to play again. Happy PPF!

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  6. Lynn CohenJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I'm glad you told her to shush! These are fun! HPPF!

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  7. Anne MandaJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    These are wonderful, love the contrast of intricate doodle with lovely watercolor washes! Good for you shutting that inner critic up! :) HPPF!

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  8. Rhani TanglesJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    What a great job! Fabbulous :)

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  9. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Wow--the color is absolutely beautiful!! So glad you told your critic to shut it--this is wonderful! Looks like you had a lot of fun--great piece!

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  10. ledenzerJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Fantabulous!

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  11. AbelaJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Your work is very laborious and complicated, you're good. Saludos

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  12. soulbrushJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    I just adore what you did. Fabuloso.Happy PPF to you.

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  13. Deepa GopalJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    WOW! This is so different from your usual art...Great to see something different, Cris. Its always nice to try something new.
    HPPF :)

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  14. SusanJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Your beautiful color really compliments your tangles. Interesting variation on 'phicops.'

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  15. Sue SharpJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Beautiful - keeps the eye moving and seeing something new. Love the color and huge variety of tangles.

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  16. NettyJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Loving your fabulous tangles. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  17. DidischJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Great tanglation on this masterpiece. I do love the background watercolours.

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  18. efie17January 11, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    love love love the colors.
    I wish I could do that!!!

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  19. carol l mckennaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! Such creativity and detail ~ lovely ~

    A Creative Harbor) aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  20. Linda KunsmanJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    what an awesome zentangle!!! I love how it's just floating...happy PPF!

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  21. Mary C. NasserJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    What a wonderful contrast/complement of the detailed zentangle with the flowing, colorful background!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  22. MarjiJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I think we should make every day no criticism day!! Great idea. Lovely work. Happy PPF

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  23. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Fabulous! Wish no criticism day was every day!

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  24. GigglesJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Glad you shut down your inner gremlin!! It can be a real thorn!! Great job...unique and interesting piece!! I see so many cool things about it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  25. Anne's tangle blogJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous.

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