Zentangles

Some design elements, such as the hexagon, are magical. This post uses the tangle Puf and creates several patterns all based on the hexagon.

I was really surprised and pleased by this result. As I was developing the tile, I felt like it just was not working, but something kept telling me to persevere. So I did, and I love the chalky stone-like result.

There are so many things to experiment with. So, for this tile, I thought, why not color? And, I allowed myself to go over the top. The tile uses a simple design, accentuated by the use of bright neon colors.

I am never completely satisfied with my work, but the two tiles presented in this post come close. The second one uses a pattern, named Japanese Fans, which I borrowed from blackwork embroidery. You will want to add it to your collection.

With this tile I experimented with using a gradient background combined with shadows to create an iridescent effect. Notice the pattern that runs through the middle — it is one that I created named Latain.

My tiles are different in that I do not use pen and ink to create them, instead, I use software. But, my goal is often to create something that looks much like pen and ink, and fits seamlessly into the genre. I think I accomplished that with this tile.

This is a very simple design, but I think it still works. As you examine it, pay special attention to the Mak Rae Mee border and how it creates a rope like pattern. Also, notice the coloring. It was done with paper. The background is a hand-made paper; the Mak Rae Mee fill is a decorative paper.

This post includes three tiles. There is a jazz record label named Verve, the tangle featured in the first tile is named Verve, and I think the pattern, coincidentally, has a jazzy look. There is a look that I am always striving for; the second tile captures it. The last tile is the Joey challenge for the week. I love geometric designs, and this challenge provided me with an opportunity to actually create one.

This post features two tiles. I am not a quilter, but I love quilt designs. The first tile features classic Sun Bonnet Sue, who was pulled directly from the world of quilting. The second tile, is not mine and I doubt it will be anybodies favorite, but I like it well enough that I felt it has a right to exist in this world.

I am the Diva Challenge #356 In this challenge, I was to tangle around my name. It is embedded in there somewhere.  I usually draw in Inkscape, but not this time. This time, I returned to my sketch book. I used a Micron pen and pencil.  I then photographed the drawing and was not at