Challenge #58 – Four Diamonds

This week’s Diva Challenge comes from guest challenger Diana Hirsch, who asked us to use diamonds in our tangles in honor of a wonderful non-profit organization called the Four Diamonds Fund.

Essential Tools

Today I thought I would share with you the things that I consider to be the most essential tools in my drawing arsenal.  These are the things that I use for ever single project and probably couldn’t get anything done without.  When I’m at home they are on my desk within easy reach and when I’m traveling, even if it’s only to the coffee shop, I put them in my toolbox and toss them into my field bag, purse or coat pocket so I’m always ready if inspiration strikes.

All of these tools are relatively inexpensive and they should be easily found at any art supply store.  In respect for full disclosure, I usually get most of my supplies from Blicks, which is a bit of an addiction of mine, but the only compensation I get from them is occasional discount and free shipping that anyone can get if they order enough stuff.

Challenge #57 – UMT v. I

On the first Monday of each month the Diva‘s challenge is to learn and use a tangle pattern created by one of the many Zentangle enthusiasts who follow her.  This week’s pattern is Sanibelle by Tricia Faraone, CZT.   I’ve always loved this particular pattern but I can never seem to get it just right, which makes it the perfect challenge for me at the moment.

Challenge #55 – Moebius

I am so excited, with the blog starting to shape up and the gallery coming together nicely (more or less anyway),  I was finally able to enter the Diva’s weekly challenge for the first time!  How cool is that?