Guess what, my friends? I am now BACK in the land of the tangling living! (Or something like that.) Well, I’m not quite back to my previous “all tangling, all the time” routine, but I’m easing my way in again, so I figured it would be acceptable to do a proper Tangled Tuesday post this week.
So… welcome!
New Tangles
This week I learned just two new patterns – Tenty and Kloorz, both from TanglePatterns.com – BUT… doing so means that I have now completed my fifth full tangle practice sketchbook. That’s a total of 541 tangle patterns learned over a span of almost two years – not too shabby, if I do say so myself!
Now my brand new Moleskine Sketchbook in vibrant RED – Volume 6! – is all set up and ready for me to carry on with learning… and I’ve already selected a bunch of new designs to get me started. I’m looking forward to it. 🙂
Tangling in Progress
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I’d started a new zendala, but I’m rather disappointed to say that it’s still a work in progress. I did pick it up a couple of times, but found that I’d sort of boxed myself into a corner (rather ironic, since it’s a round drawing!) in terms of the designs I’d used, and I’m struggling to figure out which ones would work to fill in the spaces. Here’s hoping that some of the new patterns I learn over the next while will do the trick so that I can finish and move on to something new.
Finished Projects
I’m happy to say that, for the first time since March, I have actually completed The Diva’s Challenge for the week! Hopefully this is the first step to getting back into a proper tangling routine.
This week’s challenge was to use only straight lines in our design. I didn’t realize just how challenging that would be, but soon understood as I started paging through my tangle practice sketchbooks and found that the vast majority of the designs I’ve learned incorporate curved lines! Luckily I did manage to hunt down a few, and here’s my finished piece.
Zentangle 90, for The Diva’s Weekly Challenge #219
If I had it to do over again, I would definitely have chosen a different pattern than Rick’s Paradox (bottom right-hand corner) to better coordinate with the smaller designs that fill the other segments. That bit of the tile stands out like a sore thumb, and I cringe every time I see it.
Thankfully, though, there are no mistakes in Zentangle®! 😉
P.S.
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How have you been creative this week?
Please share!
Twitter: Boomeresque
May 26, 2015
Laurel, I’d say you rejoined the Zentangle Diva’s challenge world with a bang. Even though you only used straight line tangles, you managed to use ones that have a curvilinear aspect, including Rick’s Paradox. Welcome back!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 26, 2015
Thank you, Suzanne!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
Beautiful tile
Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 26, 2015
Thank you!
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Twitter: RamblinGarden
May 26, 2015
As always, enjoy your Zentangles. My creative efforts for the week? I have to gear myself up for some “thinking outside the box” creative thinking to solve a problem. The normal solutions aren’t going to work for us (this involves a family member who is disabled). I hope I am up to the task. I can’t blog about it – yet. But maybe one day.
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May 27, 2015
I hope you’re able to come up with some creative solutions. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
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May 26, 2015
As always, I am super impressed by your work!
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May 27, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
Twitter: ajaybpai123
May 26, 2015
Now this is something new and very creative. I guess, i need some more time to understand this piece of work and implement.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 27, 2015
It’s a lot of fun. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
Twitter: SunbonSmart
May 26, 2015
Hey there, Laurel! I have MISSED YOU and your Tangles. But, no need to worry. We Tangle lovers are here ready and waiting for any and all returns.
I saw this one this morning on Pinterest and Pinned it IMMEDIATELY. You are really taking these to the next level. Thank you for sharing and I think 541 Tangle patterns in two years is a wonderfully prolific amount. You, and your Tangles, are amazing. Much Love, Fondly, Robin
Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 27, 2015
Thank you so much, Robin! I appreciate your encouragement and support. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
Twitter: abundantjourney
May 26, 2015
Laurel, I quite enjoy that you have introduced me to the tangled world. I will have to seek you out on Pinterest for all of your new tangles.
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May 27, 2015
Glad you enjoy! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
Twitter: parul2411
May 27, 2015
Beautiful! I love your zentangles. They are awesome. A friend of mine does this so I know about the art. You are so talented!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 27, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 47
I have never heard of Tangling, and I’m off to read more about it!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 30, 2015
It’s a lot of fun!
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Beautifully done, and I love the balance, especially the paradox which sort of unexpectedly seems to grow from the centre tangle.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 30, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Distant
Love your challenge tile. I especially like the tangle in the center, I just can’t remember what it’s called, but it is beautifully done. It was a hard challenge, but you managed it with flying colors, I would say. Nice work!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 1, 2015
Thank you so much! The one in the middle is called Biscus. 🙂
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