I came in this morning to find a whole bunch of heart stickers and colorful decorations around the office. Although I don’t celebrate Valentine’s day as such, it feels nice to see a hint of color in the otherwise monotonous cubicles. Given the current situation of our world, I don’t mind the blatant display of love. We do need more love, more compassion … more beautiful human emotions which are not driven by a bunch of pretty roses or an expensive gift.
As the temperature in my suburb hit 47C this weekend, we stayed indoors on Sunday, indulging in our favorite hobbies. I was drawing while he assembled a shelf for our garden. In the background, played a Marathi horror-comedy movie, followed by numerous episodes of CID. Yes, I love CID (and I don’t know why :P)
Here’s a step by step progress on how I drew this Zentangle Inpsired Art. Since I didn’t have any circular thingy in my craft box, I took a plate from the kitchen to draw a circle 🙂 Pinterest is a great app to look for new zentangle patterns. There are a lot of tutorials online on how to draw these patterns as well. Otherwise, you can come up with your own design. I don’t follow any rule, just keep on drawing whatever I feel would match the theme.
I use black Unipens, mostly .01 to .03 to draw and .08 to color in. I tried using Sharpie, but the fumes from Sharpie makes me go all dizzy! The one reason why I rarely use them.
Have a great week ahead, while I go in search for some watermelon headgear.
Don’t forget to Check out my previous art posts on Love:
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow!
That is so gorgeous my friend! Wow- you have so many talents!! Really impressed – and what a great ode to love you have made:-) LOVE it!!!
God! That's some amazing intricate artwork, Raj! You are immensely talented and so patient too! Just wow!!
Wow! The Zentangle is beautiful. I'm awe of you Raj! Such a talented person you are. 47 is such horrible temperature. I can barely manage the 40 degree during summer here. But you've made good use of your time indoors.
Simply amazing! The 47 deg temp sure did some good! All hail this creative genius, lady take a bow! I loved your other 'Love'ly artworks too!
You are the most talented person I have known Rajlakshmi! You strive hard and complete them fulfillingly. Love these arts
Beautiful and romatic projects.
Beautiful piece of work. It looks so intricate with smaller patterns. Awe is the word from me.
How artistic! I wish I have the patience creating this. 🙂
Lovely!
You are so talented! So gorgeous. <3 Hugs! Happy V Day!
47, that's too much. Your artwork is beautiful. It requires a lot of patience and talent. Kudos to you.
Watermelon headgear, now that I something I want to see. Also, I agree, I don't mind even the PDA, world needs more love.
Those are some serious beautiful things you made, Raj! And Happy Valentines Day to you!
I specially loved the last one, the hearts in red…
Cheers
Geets
Lovely Raj. I tried Zentangle the other day and failed miserably. But i love to see it. I shall learn it some day
they look beautiful Raj – you are so crafty. I want to get some brush pens and do some hand lettering – could you suggest good brush pens that i can order from Amazon – if you use any such
Both I am my daughter are trying to learn the zentangle art. Its a really good stress buster and great way to spend free time.
Your zentangles always amaze me. Looks like such intricate, hard work. That hurt tree is absolutely beautiful too.
Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day <3
This is just gorgeous. The intricacy, the pattern. Wow!