I love zentangle, it’s so relaxing and energizing. I really took my time on this one and spended the whole day doodling.

A before pic:

And finally, a couple of close ups:

But, I got restless yesterday - inspiration was spiring but I didn’t know what to do. So oh what the heck, lets give that lady a shot. And oh my goodness I think this was the most difficult painting I’ve ever done in my life. I have no experience with watercolours and all these layers.. but WOW is Tamara Laporte an amazing teacher or what! There were several moments I thought I for sure had ruined my painting. But Tam was methodical yet so free in her artistry and so reassuring, I trusted the fact that it would all work out in the end.

Here’s my drawing prior to painting (using watercolour pens and crayons and acrylic paint):

And here’s the finished painting:

I must say that I’m stunned that I with Tam’s guidance accomplished this. I have never been able to draw a mouth, EVER. But there you go 😄

I decided to make the woman’s eyes ridiculously large and to put antlers on her head. The headpiece was also something I added. Perhaps you recognize the necklace? I totally stole it from Neytiri (from the Avatar movie).

I spended like 6 hours on the drawing last night, and worked about 12 hours straight today with the layers and paints.

A sooo much fun project, but I’m not sure I’d do it again 😬