Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Diva Challenge #182: "Stripes"

This week's Diva Challenge is to use stripes as a string. This was fun. It wasn't quite as easy I thought as I had to stop and think about a few tangles to use. Did not spend a lot of time but just browsed different tangles. I mostly used favorites for this. Not thrilled with the end result but it is okay. Is mostly the transitions between the different tangles. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it.



Tangles used: Chainlea, Copada, Betweed, Shattuck, 'Nzeppel, Arckles, and Bales.


As I said above was not thrilled with it. Thought about a couple of things to try, including just shading between the different stripes. If I have time, may make copies and then experiment with a couple of things. 

Hopefully I will have some time to view all the different things that others have posted. I have only seen a few that have shown up in my reader. Would encourage you to visit I am the Diva to look at all the great works of art. 

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

Go Tangle !!

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19 comments:

  1. HeidiSueAugust 28, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    i like this...it's cool how your little chainlea is a minor stripe of its own, on the edge. Your Nzeppel is very good, too.

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  2. Anne's tangle blogAugust 28, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    You're to hard on yourself; I like this tile. I think you did well with the space between the stripes.

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  3. SusanAugust 28, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    This is lovely and I really like the tangles you have used. Come back in a week and look at it. You will love it.

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  4. bmlilith60August 28, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I like the way it turned out and the tan tile makes it a very soothing composition.

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  5. David HunterAugust 28, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    This Tile turned out just fine, Donald. Your pattern work is wonderful. Love the patterns you selected, and the way you drew Shattuck is very nice. Well done, Sir.

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  6. IlseAugust 28, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    You chose beautiful patterns that go well together. Very nice!

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  7. KiaAugust 28, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    nicely balanced composition. I always think of Bales as a great grid pattern but you have turned it into a lovely stripe. Nice work.

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  8. jeanchaneyazAugust 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I think this challenge was difficult for many because it really confines one to a certain shape. That isn't very "Zen" and we never teach that way. I would agree that shading might make you happier but I would look at this as more of a study of tangles to use in a longer and more narrow part of a string. Each tangle you chose is very nicely done and the finished tile is pleasing to look at.

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  9. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    That's a nice clear tile, with beautiful tangles you have choose. I like it.

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  10. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I like the beautiful tangles you choose

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  11. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    There's so much work in those stripes that the clear space between sets them off really well. I like your choice of tangles, some make obvious stripes but others like Nzeppel don't, but do work really well (if you see what I mean!) Linda x

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  12. JoyaAugust 28, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I like your tile very well. It's so accurate and the shading is great!

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  13. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Hi there Donald!! I don't know why you are not totally pleased with your tile. I love it! Your N'zeppel is fantastic!(that is one tangle that has not grown on me, but it always looks so nice when I see others using it) Anyway, I think your stripes are lovely! Thank you for leaving a bit of sunshine on my blog! That was my first time using Girdy. This challenge really made me go out of organic and try other things! Have a fantastic weekend! :0) Share humanity

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  14. Annette P.-L. August 29, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Wonderful tile! I like your harmonious choice of tangles!

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  15. lilystanglesAugust 29, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Great choice of tangles. Very nice tile :)

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  16. BarbroAugust 30, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    So well done tile! Like the way you have curved the tangles! :)

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  17. OmerAugust 31, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I must agree with the majority vote - beautiful tile. Very pleasing and flowing, with nice "tone" to it. I like it.
    I also like very much your selection of background fabric. Excellent choice which nicely complements the tile

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  18. UnknownSeptember 1, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    As others have said, you're much too hard on yourself. This is a lovely tile. The spaces between the stripes show off the tangles very well. Nice job.

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  19. Holly {ha! designs}September 1, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    I agree with everyone before... Beautiful tile! It's so pleasing to look at!

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