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Zentangle Inktober Tangles Day 11 – BRAVENSWORD

Zentangle Inktober Tangles Day 11 created a challenge for me, but not with drawing the pattern.

Inktober Tangle Day 11 Bravensword

BRAVENSWORD, created by Debbie New, CZT, is a fun little shape that looks almost like a Treble Clef. The pattern lends itself to a variety of embellishments. If you thicken the ribbon pieces, you can include orbs or little stripes inside of them. The circles that root the pattern can hold more than just a dot.

Today’s Tangle

Inktober Tangles Day 11 Bravensword

I enjoyed learning this pattern. It was relatively easy to draw and I like all the options. My challenge came when it was time to figure out what to do with it. This isn’t a pattern that I typically gravitate towards, so I wasn’t sure how I wanted to include it in a tangle. I ended up putting it in a swirl of DIVA DANCE and adding color with chalk pastel pencils. I don’t believe that I unlocked the secret of this pattern for me, but I am happy with how it turned out. I love the ripple-effect of DIVA DANCE in the background.

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The Challenge: Zentangle Inktober Tangles by 7F5R

7F5R (Seven Forests Five Rivers) host a Zentangle version of Inktober every year called Inktober Tangles. Check out their Facebook group to find more information and to see the amazing art created by Zentangle teachers and artists from around the world. Each day, we are given a Zentangle pattern and are asked to create something with it.