Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Diva Challenge # 162: "String Theory - Initial String"

This week's Diva Challenge is another String Theory but this time it is to use your initials as a string. One of the hardest parts was deciding how to put the initials on the tile. Finally decided on a straightforward approach. I also decided to use an original Zentangle® tile after using a Renaissance tile the last couple of weeks. I chose a combination of seldom used and familiar tangles. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it.





Tangles used: Drupe, 'Nzeppel, Paradox, and Whee.

'Nzeppel and Paradox are two tangles that I use frequently. The only change I made is that I usually do Paradox so that the fan shape is predominant. I chose to not do this and go for the twisted bar. Not sure what I think about it. Drupe is a neat tangle but not one I think of often. Whee could be looked at as a variation of Echoism. It is one that I came up with before I even knew what Echoism was. There are really a lot of different ways to finish this off. If you are really curious can see the step out on the My Tangles page of my blog. 

If you have not done so, would encourage you to go to I Am the Diva to look at what others have done. I did look at some before I did the last section of my tile. I all ready had decided what I was going to do, so was not influenced by what I saw. Is a little harder with this one, unless someone had the same initials. So far that has not been the case. 

Thanks for visiting. As always, comments are welcomed, encouraged, and appreciated.

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18 comments:

  1. Anne's tangle blogApril 10, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    I do lie Paradox this way, Donald. Your shading is very well done.

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  2. ArtyZenApril 10, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    The first thing I thought was 'wow', I love that tangle in the top right - Whee!!! I will be using that one, Donald so thanks for sharing. Great tangles here. Axxx

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  3. BlackScorpioApril 10, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    I really like your tile! The patterns look so "homey"... I think it's because it reminds me of two whimsical patterned pillows and a lacy coverlet that would look lovely
    in a cabin or small house with white picket fence and flower beds. =D

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  4. Shelly BeauchApril 10, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Great Donald, with drupe in the corner it reminds me of a flag. Groovy.

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  5. ChrissieApril 10, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Great tile and I like your choice of tangles. I have never seen Whee before.

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    1. Tangles and MoreApril 10, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      As I posted, it was one I came up with back when I first started tangling. I was playing, seeing what I could come up with. I have used it a few times but not a lot. It is hard to get the parts symmetrical.

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  6. NataApril 10, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Yep! I totally agree with Chrissie. And I love the draped effect, very well done.

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  7. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Love the Drupe, and off to look whee! Nice work Donald!

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  8. jeanchaneyazApril 10, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Very nice tile. I also like Whee and think it would look great used non-symmetrically as a wandering line.

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  9. Molly BeeApril 10, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Awesome! and I like when you name the tangles!

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  10. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    I too really like Whee and also the way that you've shaded it. Looked up your step-out and think I'll be using this one soon :) Linda x

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  11. Karen WoodbineApril 10, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    I like Whee too. Are the steps posted someplace? Your tile is cool. It reminded me of a flag too:)

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    1. Tangles and MoreApril 10, 2014 at 3:21 PM

      The step out is on the "My Tangles" page on my blog.

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  12. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    I t took me a minute to find your initials, but I believe I found them! Beautiful tile, Donald! :0) Share Humanity

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  13. lilystanglesApril 11, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    Very nice tile and great shading! :)

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  14. Annette P.-L. April 11, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    I really like your beautiful initials tile! Paradox is great. I like your tangle "Whee", too!

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  15. Shells22April 11, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    I really like your tile. It reminds me of a flag for some reason with Drupe up in the corner.

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  16. UnknownApril 14, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Nice tile, Donald. It took me a while, also, to find your initials, but I did find them. Nice selection of tangles, too. I'm going to have to try "Whee".

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