Spynes and little bit of Zigoli

Art and Zentangle by Eni Oken, CZT

Day 13 of Inktober Tangles (Stephanie Jennifer's PDF download) is Spynes (Heidi Kay), while day 24 is Zigoli (Deb Bowyer). I included both in this picture above in my daily meditation.

Here's a mini step-out:

Art and Zentangle by Eni Oken, CZT

I sometimes don't quite know how things come about. You see some pedestals there (I've been reading too much about Classic Orders) and my usual favorite ribbons and movement lines. Here's a closer picture for you to inspect:

Art and Zentangle by Eni Oken, CZT

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Art and Zentangle by Eni Oken, CZT
 
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