Friday, May 29, 2009

Shells

Linda and Rosie's challenge over at the Awfully Big Art Adventure (monthly challenge) is to use shells in your art. I've been in the mood for zentangling. It's very calming to me. I zentangled rocks at Easter time (to make Easter eggs) so I thought, "Why not zentangle on shells?"

Any shells we find here in the Puget Sound are pretty broken up and worn down, so the shells I've got are bits and pieces. But they're nice and smooth - perfect for a sharpie :)

I hope you like these - better yet - I hope you give it a try too!

17 comments:

Gini said...

Wow, they're so pretty! They would look stunning in a fuchsia pink bowl, that's how I'm imagining them :)

jasminduft said...

These are so cool! Great design!

Susie Dally said...

What an amazing use of Zentangle! So lovely!

Lynn Stevens said...

Wow, these are just stunning!Never seen anythng like this before!

Terri Kahrs said...

I agree with Lynn - I've never seen anything like this. These shells are totally unique, creative and wonderful!

ELK said...

i think they are so magical looking with this treatment....you are the QUEEN!

Robin said...

These look fabulous! What a great idea!!

ooglebloops said...

you've proved you can zentangle almost anything smooth!! Love them!!!

~*~Patty Szymkowicz said...

You've done it again Kimmie! Oh My, I adore what you've done to the shells, stunning! Brilliant idea!

daisy said...

Fabulous idea & they look beautiful!

Nancy said...

Kim, you did an amazing design on these, I love the lacy one :)
You are such an inspiration!

Linda Vincent said...

Oh wow these are fabulous Kimmie!!
I especially love the one on the left.
You have inspired us yet again you clever girl...
Love
Linda x
Thank you for joining in!!

Rosie said...

Kimmie how clever that you take our challenge and produce something totally different and original! I'd never have thought of doing this but the results are LOVELY! So glad you keep on joining us!!
Love
Rosie ABAA

Jaqi said...

Wow, what a great idea, these are beautiful, they look so classy. Thanks for sharing, what an inspiration, Cheers Jaqi

ArtPropelled said...

Love these!

Bridget said...

Wow what a great upcycle, you make something so pretty even better. What markers do you use?

Unknown said...

Hi Bridget - I used a sharpie permanent marker - ultra fine tip - thanks for stopping by!