Weekly Challenge #8 - my attempt

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Laura Harm's challenge this week centered around a Heart for Artoo and using two of the previous challenges.  I chose "Eye Wide Shut", drawing a string with my eyes closed.  From previous attempts I knew I'd come up with a small, tight string, and it left plenty of room on the page to draw a "Two Pencil Double String Heart".

I'm using Zenbud by Danni 0'Brien, Beaded by Ann Griffin, my own Dizessa, and Antimicassar, which I'll post instructions to, one of these days. There's also some noodling around with a turtleshell idea I'm working on, and some variations on Striping and Moonwalk.


I'm not totally happy with the result.  I think I got a bit too much of a 'meat' look. 

Comments

  1. ledenzerFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Now this is one gorgeous heart......oh Sandra you are a master!

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  2. Sue ClarkFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    This is such a vibrant beautiful heart! I love it and I also love the flowers on the outside!

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  3. Daniele OBrien Design, CZTFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Sandra, lovely job. The color is great and the highlights, to die for! Love your green background texture, it reminds me of one of my favorite Easter baskets. I'm sure Laura and Artoo will feel the love! You did a wonderful job with zen bud, thanks for the plug!

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  4. AnnetFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    It's a gorgeaous heart, I love the roses. I see breathing in it too.

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  5. DragonFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Well I think the "meat" look makes it seem more like a real heart... Loving this piece
    Frankie
    xx

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  6. MarianneFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Thank you for the inspiration. Otherwise I would not have spent the last hour coloring my heart

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  7. JoniFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I like the way your heart seems to glow! The roses are a special touch too.

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  8. Shelly BeauchFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, so powerful, I can almost hear your heart pumping!

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  9. stARTFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful and very evocative.

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  10. Kit @ DreamscribeFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I agree with Dragon - it's real and your colours are spectacular!! Beautiful Sandra!! I ♥ how many full, rich colour entries there have been so far in this challenge. =)

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  11. Joy ManolerosFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    People are doing such colorful tangles this week!! Pretty! <3

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I was going to say a similar thing to Dragon. The 'meat' look gives it a certain depth pertaining to a real heart. Lovely work!

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  13. sandy petalsFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love the flowers in it and the colors are wonderful.

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  14. KathyFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Wow.. it's fab .. love the colors and the strength.. the flowers are a great touch as is the green around it.. love it..

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    So vibrant! You did a beautiful job with highlighting - it jumps off the screen.

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  16. ptrish40February 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    This is beautiful - love the texture of the green background.

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