This is probably going to be a short post. This week's challenge is to use the tangle Quandary. I feel a special connection with this tangle as it is the one that was introduced at my CZT training. I liked it when I first saw it. It has puzzled many though, much like Tripoli, people can get lost in the pattern and also get overly concerned about doing it correctly. I have not had much difficulty with it. I enjoy it. It does have a lot of possibilities and I am sure that you will see many of them in this challenge. This tile may end up serving a dual purpose. It has been quite a week and did not have time to do a tile to send to CBS. Have not decided yet, but I may end up using this one. It will get there later than most of the others but not sure that is as important. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it.
Tangles used: Quandary, Zander, Flux, Fife, Zinger, Fescu
I have not looked at any of the other posts for this challenge but am looking forward to doing so. If you have not done so, I would encourage you to go to
I am the Diva and look at the things others have posted. Should be a great show.
Thanks for visiting. As always, comments are welcomed, encouraged, and appreciated.
Go Tangle !!
Love your tile! The white highlights and accents make it even more remarkable. Great tile!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I like using the white on the Renaissance tiles. It is a nice effect.
DeleteVery beautiful, Donald. I like the white spots in your tile.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am gradually getting more comfortable with using the white to highlight.
DeleteThis is a really accomplished and very confident Quandary, Donald. It's beautifully executed and shaded and looks just perfect with the other tangles you have put it with. I think it's one my favourites of all the lovely ones out there. Axxx
ReplyDeleteThanks. I did not put it in my post, mostly because I was in a hurry, the shading was done with generic colored pencils. I combined two colors. First I used light brown and then over the top I did a Burnt Sierra. There was no Sepia colored pencil.
DeleteThis is stunning Donald, I can see why you enjoy quandary it really shows in the beauty of this tile, definately one of my favourites of yours. Jenna Wheatman
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
DeleteI do like tangles in these colours and whilst Quandary is definitely the start of your show here, I haven't seen Fife before and must try that one soon. Linda x
ReplyDeleteI am getting more comfortable using the Renaissance tiles. They give some interesting effects. I like the black and brown together. I have not tried any other colors on them. That may be the next step.
DeleteThis is beautiful. It seems you've mastered the tan tile. I need to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am getting more comfortable with them. It was a little similar to getting use to the black tiles. The advantage with these is that you can use the microns.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous tile! Your Quandary is great ... especially on the tan tile! Wonderful done!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteYour Quandary is perfect. I wonder if there are different mind-sets that make this easy for some and next to impossible for others? If so, then I have a good excuse :)
ReplyDeleteThere may be something to what you are saying. Some of the tangles that people have commented that they struggle with like Tripoli and Sank egg, I have been able to adapt to quickly. It may be a processing issue. I think every CZT and tangling enthusiast have their tangles that give them fits.
DeleteHi Donald - This may be one of my favorite tiles out of all the ones you have done! I am amazed at your technique, the balance of patterns, and everything else about your Quandary tile. Thanks for the inspiration! Jacque - www.tanglebright.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, I appreciate your positive comments. I am not sure why this is a tangle that comes easier to me than others. I have enjoyed experimenting with the Renaissance tiles also.
ReplyDeleteDonald, this tile just oozes confidence! I love these colours and your choice of tangles compliments Quandary beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and your quandary has been drawn so well. Nice.
ReplyDeletereally nice and pleasing to the eye
ReplyDeleteVery nice tangle, so perfect and neat yet free and flowing.
ReplyDeleteI love your tile Donald especially the way you have overlapped them.
ReplyDeleteThis tile is terrific, Donald. You've done a wonderful job on Quandary, and the other tangles fit in so well. The colors are perfect on the tan tile. Great job!
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