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SoulStar

9/17/2018

 
This is Sonya Yencer CZT's lovely tangle SOULSTAR.  Sonya created it when one of our other CZTs lost a beloved husband and a home because of a senseless crime resulting in a housefire and his tragic death.  They caught the person responsible, but that is cold comfort.  A sad story mitigated just a bit by this thoughtful gift of Sonya's tangle.  I've tried a variation of it here which is like SoulStar "extended."  I have done this tangle before, but it was calling to me today for some reason.
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Created with a Micron 01, graphite, General's White Chalk Pencil.
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And here is the original linework, pre-shading.  You can see I added some additional linework after the initial shading was done and then I shaded that.  It is fun to see both the non-shaded work and then the end result.  Sometimes I don't know which I like better.

I did this for Diva Challenge #368, in which Laura-the-Diva focused on drawing straight lines as one of the most meditative and soothing parts of Zentangle®.  I totally agree with her on this and often remind myself that just doing plain linework is incredibly relaxing.  Doing this tile certainly was.  Thanks, Laura, for the reminder.  And thanks to Sonya Yencer CZT for her inspirational tangle.  Our thoughts  of love and hope are still with Chris S-LT as she adjusts to her new circumstances.

Audrie Wiesenfelder link
9/17/2018 06:50:34 pm

<I>This is a beautiful tile. I really love it; and the Tangle itself. Are there stepouts for Soul Star?<i/>

m
9/17/2018 08:54:08 pm

there are indeed. just google "soulstar tangle" and you will find the stepout.

Melena Schneider
9/17/2018 08:44:58 pm

That is a beautiful tile, and the sentiment behind it is wonderful. So many people have had some major disruptions in their lives, from the fires in California and all over the Midwest , to hurricanes and floods, to the volcano in Hawaii. And I don't want to take away from the original intent, as that is what makes it even more important. Thank you so much for the story behind the tangle.

m
9/17/2018 08:55:51 pm

Yes, it has been a tragic and troubling year for our planet and our country. You are welcome for the story behind this tangle. If you google other examples of it, you will see that my version today is a bit different from how it was originally done, but it seems like a great tangle for all the tragic times we've had. Enjoy! And thanks for your comment.

Annemarie
9/19/2018 02:12:43 am

Thanks for sharing the story behind this gorgeous soulstar! I can only hope that Cris has the strength to overcome this horrible crime and loss.

m
9/19/2018 12:39:49 pm

You and me both, Annemarie. I think I read that she just bought a condo or house, so she's on her way logistically. As for the rest, it's a tragedy and yet, I trust she will forge ahead into her new life stage. I don't know her personally but have seen her work and read her posts for years and I just know she's a lovely person.

Duchess link
9/22/2018 08:34:30 pm

Soulstar is beautiful. Thanks for the background on it.

m
9/22/2018 08:47:10 pm

Thank you Duchess. Give it a try if you haven't already. Just google Soulstar tangle and you'll find the stepouts--the "true Soulstar" looks a bit different from mine. I agree it's a beautiful tangle!


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