I’m tangling from A to Z – Q is for…
…Qian-long
…Quare
…Quib
(Pssst… new here? Welcome to Alphabet Salad! For some background on how and why I got involved in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, check out this post… and, if you’d like to catch up on my progress to date, all of my challenge posts are tagged with Tangling from A to Z. Glad you stopped by, and hope you’ll return!)
Tangle Practice
Today’s tangle session, from the practice to the string to the finished tile, was just AWFUL! I couldn’t seem to get the hang of a couple of the tangles, and then putting them all together just… flopped. I half thought I’d redo my Q tile and post something more presentable, but decided in the interest of authenticity to go ahead and show you the icky one. It’s a little embarrassing, but realistically, they can’t ALL be winners. I’ll consider this an exercise in letting go of perfectionism. 😉
(Interestingly enough, I noticed after the fact that I’d forgotten to sign my Q tile before taking the photo. Why am I not surprised?!)
Tangle Practice – Qian-long
Tangle Practice – Quare
Tangle Practice – Quib
Border & String
Just to carry on with the whole A to Z theme, I thought I’d make each day’s “string” resemble the appropriate letter for the day. I can’t always promise that the finished tiles will look anything like the letters – it all depends on which tangles I’m using and how the drawing evolves. We’ll just have to see what happens!
Finished Zentangle®1 Tile
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1 The Zentangle® Method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.
No, I am not participating in the A to Z Challenge because it is not suitable for my blog. Well, I suppose that I really could make it suitable; however, I work from my blogging calendar. It often is used as part of visibility campaigns, which is why I work from a blogging calendar.
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April 19, 2014
I would imagine it’s quite different with a business (as opposed to personal) blog. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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April 19, 2014
I am not sure what tangling is but I sure do like your art work 🙂
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April 19, 2014
Thanks so much, Darci! 🙂
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April 19, 2014
This gives me the feel of underwater life! 🙂 Very pretty Laurel!
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April 19, 2014
I was kind of thinking the same thing, Aditi!
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April 19, 2014
As good as every other alphabet you have made in the past! Keep going 🙂
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April 19, 2014
Thank you for the encouragement! 🙂
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wow Laurel. These tangle patterns are so unique so artistic and u r making them for all alphabets !!
That is praise worthy
Am dropping by from A to Z
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April 19, 2014
Thanks so much! Glad you stopped by. 🙂
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Nice to meet and connect through the atozchallenge.
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April 19, 2014
Nice to meet you, Charlotte – glad you stopped by! 🙂
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April 19, 2014
Love how the Q evolved. Like the quib best though.
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April 19, 2014
The Quib has so much potential! I think I just need to practice more.
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April 19, 2014
This is awesome!
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April 19, 2014
Thanks, Sophie!
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April 19, 2014
I like the three-dimensional effect of the quibs, Laurel. You get better and better!
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April 19, 2014
Thank you, Corinne!
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April 19, 2014
I think these are all always great. Perhaps you need to put a beauty patch on them.
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April 19, 2014
Thank you so much, Joyce! 🙂
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April 20, 2014
Love that 3-D effect– and your take on the challenge 🙂
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April 20, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
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You have me hooked on zentangling. I’m just beginning my practice, but it is so engaging. I have several good books I am studying and your pattern suggestions are very helpful. I LOVE these q’s!! The shading theory and process is still quite confusing, but I hope it will eventually become clearer as patterning decisions become easier.
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April 20, 2014
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! It really is a very relaxing, restful, and satisfying pastime, and the shading etc. comes with time and practice.
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April 20, 2014
Another lovely tile and so creative! 🙂
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April 20, 2014
Thank you!
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Amazing design. I love seeing the new tangle patterns you have discovered. ♥
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April 21, 2014
Thanks, Kathy – it’s so much fun!
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