Variations on a Theme

June 17 -

The steps in the sequence in my June 16th post are all part of one final drawing.  It is possible, in a fairly short amount of time, to create variations.  I kept experimenting until I found the elements I liked.  Although Zentangle is not intended to be more than ink on paper, with a little pencil shading for depth and enhancement, it can prove to be inspiration for other creations.  More about this in my Thursday post. 

Variation on a theme.  This image uses all Zentangle elements to create another version of grass over a rocky, underground riverbed.  There is only one layer of grass, which makes the location seem more barren, and the stars imply a night scene.  Line drawings with ink and pencil for shading.

Yes, this really is a variation on the same theme, but now the straight lines of the grassy blades are replaced with jagged, branchy shafts.  Notice there are still only three layers of "blades."  The spirals in the "sky" suggest an alien environment OR invasion, instead of a calm night sky.  Are these images that we have assigned to the "alien" connotation, or have we learned that connection?  Good question!