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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

More eye candy!

As promised, here are close-ups of some of the ATCs I made for a swap among Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZTs). The original idea has morphed somewhat. We were to do 53 cards that could - in theory - be playing cards, to make a deck of cards. We're still making 53 cards (yikes!) but the idea, and the possible materials, opened up a lot. I still love paper and pen and pencil, and occasional gems!

This is the first half of the cards, numbers 1-24. Numbers 25-53 coming soon.


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14 comments:

  1. crotnemJanuary 7, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Totally awesome Margaret!

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  2. Shelly BeauchJanuary 7, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    stupendous!

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  3. JenJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Incredible work. Can't wait to see the rest.

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  4. Anya Lothrop, CZTJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    You know, most of the time, I really dislike Zentangle with colors. Really do. Except yours! I've loved every single one I've seen so far!!! Amazing! :-)

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    1. Margaret Bremner, ArtistJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks Anya! I think one of the reasons Rick and Maria decided to have Zentangle in black and white is that with color there is a lot more to think about and know beforehand. Often the color looks as if it's applied ON TO the black and white art rather than being an integral part of the design.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    I want to be you when I grow up. I love your stuff. I'm so bummed that there are only 3 CZTs in my area and none of them teach. Don't tell anyone, but you're my favorite. BTW I'm older than you!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    amazing work as always. I wanted to be part of that swap too, but knew I didn't have the time right now to do it well.

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  7. Dilip PatelJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Amazing, Margaret

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  8. Sue Jacobs CZTJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Eye candy it is! I could look at these for hours to see all the details.

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  9. Ginny StilesJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Wouldn't they make THE most wonderful deck of cards! Whew.
    Too lovely to actually "play" with! Lucky traders!

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  10. MorgaineJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Those are gorgeous. May I ask what medis you used to color the designs?

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    1. Margaret Bremner, ArtistJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Hi Morgaine. I use a variety of things, mainly acrylic washes and colored inks. Occasionally water-soluable colored pencils. When it comes to the ink I have a variety of pens such as drawing tips and brush tips, and various brands. I aim for archival inks (light-fast, waterproof). Shading is done in colored pencil.

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  11. GetfuzzyfanJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    These are just beautiful. I really love the blue and green ones with the little pop of orange on them.

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  12. Monika Kinner-WhalenJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Wow - Margaret, what a collection! Beautiful. great idea for a deck! : )

    ~Monika

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