We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
"Little Gidding"
T S Eliot

Tuesday, 9 August 2016

You zig ... I'll zag ...

Where does time go? If you find it, let me know! It seems like only yesterday I did the letter C, now the new letter in the Craft Barn's alpha dictionary challenge is Z, and it is combined with pearl (huh?).

Anyway, I've gone for zigzag, as I love patterns, and I fancied a bit of colouring in. Rhythm and harmony can be found everywhere, and there is something quite comforting in that.

I've used Windsor & Newton pigment markers and pearl pens. I accidently used the transparent pearl pen first, so I filled in with the actual pearl one!


Coincidentally the current Paper Artsy challenge is about patterns - so I'll zigzag my way over there too!

"What we call chaos is just patterns we haven't recognised.
What we call random is just patterns we can't decipher."
Chuck Palahniuk

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12 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth10 August 2016 at 06:57

    I saw this earlier today when I was getting ready to upload my entry. I wish I had visited you earlier, then I wouldn't have felt so bad about using a pearl fabric paint. Somehow I felt like I was cheating, but after seeing the beautiful entry you created, I knew I was on the right track (for once).

    I am SO in awe of this because you have so much patience with your beautiful zigs and zags! The colors are great and it looks like you spent a whole lot of time getting all those lines equal. Love it!

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  2. Pen Sunshinepen10 August 2016 at 11:31

    Lovely entry been thinking what to do for this challenge - ploughed through the dictionary. x

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  3. Scrapmate10 August 2016 at 20:39

    I thought of using my pearl pen as well but then went for real (fake) ones. I love your vibrant zig zags.

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  4. Julia10 August 2016 at 22:41

    Very nice zig zag pattern and a good choice to incorporate those pearls.

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  5. Elaine11 August 2016 at 10:28

    Great zigzags and I love how you've added the pearls!

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  6. Craftyfield13 August 2016 at 15:01

    Wonderful design, almost tribal in style? Very good use of the pearl pen too, unlike my single gem plonked in the middle!

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  7. WendyK14 August 2016 at 16:09

    Lovely pattern and colouring for your entry.

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  8. Crafty Claire14 August 2016 at 20:57

    A lovely clean crisp pattern, precisely executed. Well done xx

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  9. Arty Beginnings17 August 2016 at 21:48

    As I posted my Z for Zigzag picture, I did wonder whether anyone else would have the same idea and also enter it into the Paperartsy challenge - great minds obviously think alike! Rachel x

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  10. daisy19 August 2016 at 09:44

    Very clever idea to use the pearl pens. Thank you for finding the time to visit my blog & for leaving your comment. It is very much appreciated.

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  11. gardenpinks21 August 2016 at 20:50

    Fabulously colourful zigzags and love the pearls too

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  12. maggie23 August 2016 at 08:08

    Lovely colourful zigzags and a great way to add the pearl twist.

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