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Zinger Challenge

This weeks diva challenge - Zinger. Cute name! Love that it's all curly and organic and so cute!!!

This is a pattern I used a few times in some of my earlier drawings as a filler - they're in the gallery if you're interested. I had kind of forgotten about it, so it was exciting to revisit and try to make it more of a focal point. Some of the stuff I came up with:

Zinger Daisy: this is my favourite. The Zinger lines are curved in the wrong direction, but I love how it works as a centre for the daisy.

Zinger Gumflower: I haven't drawn a gumflower for a while, and I do love drawing super-sized ones! Unfortunately I sketched this right near the spine on my journal - so the top edge didn't scan correctly, it's cropped and a little dark at the top, but I like the drama of it, anyway. Zingers make perfect little pollen "dots".


Mooka & Daisies: Used in the daisy centres, again, but these ones are going in the right direction. Cute in either direction!


A few fun ones...........supersized - all zinger, all the time.

Some shapes zinger reminded me of:
I definitely have Christmas on my mind, I've been harassing my kids for their Christmas wish lists!! I really want my shopping over and done by December 1 this year.
hx

Comments

Gabriella said…
Beautiful creations, you are very good.

Ciao Gabriella
Dianne said…
Oh my goodness! I do admire your creativity and how you share it with us in your art.
Danielle said…
This is beautiful!! I love it.
Unknown said…
I love your work! Especially the flowers. The enthusiasm I see in your eyes shows up in your tangles. I wish I had your imagination! That little bee could be your signature.
Janie said…
OMG! They are all so beautiful! I just love them. You have given me so many ideas. Thank you sooo sooooo much.
Didisch said…
Oh my, I love your Christmas hat. It's funny and so joyfull. Great for using as embellishment on Christmascards. And yes all your other designs, are so great. I love the Zinger Gumflower. It is so artistic.
Always love to visit your Blog. Great.
ledenzer said…
You are so creative! I love each and every entry and I will come back again and again to try and absorb some of your ambiance!
MammaMayMiller said…
Yummy yummy :) your posts are like chocolates except for the disgusting fruit-fondant filled ones.
Anonymous said…
I love them all - the Zinger flowers and the zinger shapes. They are so creative!
MomZenArtist said…
Wow. I love the supersized Zinger closeup. Those Zinger daisies are inspired!
Hm, what words can I use after all above? 'Beautiful' is the best one and I really mean it. I love the supersized one!
Shelly Beauch said…
Well fancy that a supersize zinger that won't make us fat! Love love love!!

As usual, impressed with your style and creativity. Each is and great and so unique that cannot really pick one that I like the best. Am amazed with what your mind comes up with. BTW, used Twirl on a ceramic tile that am using as a coaster. Looks really great. Isn't posted but may do it later.
Unknown said…
So awesome! I love the giant zinger. Would love a video demo of that one. You are fabulous.
GinaA said…
Stunning creations, your artwork is just perfect. I love the movement and depth you give to each drawing.
GinaA said…
Stunning creations , your artwork is just perfect. I love the movement and depth you give to each drawing.
Unknown said…
Your stuff is always so fun and Zinger fits right up your alley! I love everything you've done with it, especially on the gum flower. I also love your leaves and mooka below. And the Zinger Santa hat is just too cute!
Fiona D said…
I love your work and again this week you have loads of fabulous drawings. I can not choose a favourite this week they are all so great.
Anonymous said…
Wow, I would be hard-pressed to pick a favorite, although I learn toward the large single zinger. Every tile is executed so beautifully. All of your tiles are lovely. Beautiful, creative.
efie17 said…
so many great idea
thank you!
Susan said…
You have one creative mind and I always love seeing what you will come up with. These are fantastic! Thanks for the video, it 's very helpful.
Amazing work. Love the oversized zinger used as a string for other tangles, and the delicacy of the floral tiles. The Christmas hat is very whimsical and cute.
Gloria j Zucaro said…
Your work is so outstanding! I love them all, but the over-sized and the Santa's(?) hat are my favorites!
Lyndel said…
love, love, love the Santa hat!
Helen said…
Thanks, everyone :) Zinger was a fun one that fits very easily with the things I like to draw - I could've just kept going!
janee said…
Just beautiful work, Helen, as usual. Ahhhh, a zinger with a stinger!
Poppie_60 said…
Hi Helen, I love your various renditions of Zinger and the tangle is definitely right up your alley! they are all fabulous and I just love supersize Zinger!
Diane CZT said…
What can I say, I love them all. Your art is amazing.
MariĆ«t said…
A M A Z I N G !!!
You are sooooo talented !!!!!
Chrissie said…
Your work is wonderful Helen, I love looking at your submissions.
Luv your style of drawing!!! fantastic!