Monday, 31 January 2011

Relax Breathe Smile

Wheeeee!  Our lovely diva, Laura of iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com , has given us a seventh challenge - to create a tile focused clearly and cleanly on the Zentangle mantra, "Relax - Breathe - Smile".  An interesting challenge, indeed.  "Relax" is something of an alien command to me.  Learning to turn off the external, release burdens, enter the now... NOT something I do well nor easily.  "Breathe" is fine - lots of experience in breath control from dance training, vocal training, performances...  "Smile" - well, it's like a heartbeat for me so no problems there, but that darn "Relax"... well, I tried, although I suspect I'll be revisiting this challenge also.  Possibly repeatedly! *G*  What do you think?
Happy Monday!

Posted by stART at 22:27
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14 comments:

  1. i am the diva1 February 2011 at 00:28

    love it!!

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  2. Shelly Beauch1 February 2011 at 05:54

    Oh yes, it looks relaxing to me, I'm smiling too!

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  3. Kimi1 February 2011 at 06:15

    You may have had a hard time with the 'relax' part, but your zentangle makes me feel relaxed. It's lovely.

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  4. kimberley margarette1 February 2011 at 10:48

    ^ Ditto Kimi! :)

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  5. Annet1 February 2011 at 11:08

    Looks very good!

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  6. ladybird1 February 2011 at 12:16

    really no need for a redo!! this make me feel comforted..the upper left corner is a blanket to relax in and then free flow of the "flowers" in bottome right corner..
    I think you hit it with this one!!YAY!!!

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  7. Sandra Strait1 February 2011 at 19:20

    The shading in the negative spaces makes me think of ocean waves cresting over sand--definitely relaxing!

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  8. Unknown2 February 2011 at 09:21

    You captured it! I would keep this tile in view a s a visual mantra. Love those shaded gentle ripples in the top left area. Wow!

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  9. Daniele OBrien Design, CZT2 February 2011 at 09:46

    This tangle is whimsy and lightness. I take a lovely deep breathe in celebration!

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  10. Marsha of Marsha Neal Studio2 February 2011 at 10:19

    Your drawing reminds me of a breathe of fresh, spring air… Very refreshing and warm! Great Job!

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  11. Genevieve2 February 2011 at 19:32

    Light and airy! Very nicely done!

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  12. Kit @ Dreamscribe3 February 2011 at 01:59

    I think this is beautiful - what a lot of movement you've drawn into this one! I can almost feel the breeze from across the Pacific! =)

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  13. Phine4 February 2011 at 10:33

    I love this one – it´s like a warm summerbreeze bringing some relaxing refreshments.

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  14. LeslieRahye6 February 2011 at 00:39

    that's great! love the little dangling hearts and the shading makes it look like a cloth waving to me.

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