Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Diva Challenge #186: "String Theory - Leaves! Leaves! Leaves! "

Was not sure I would be able to get anything done for this week's Challenge. I also probably should have rechecked her blog to make sure that I completely understood the challenge. I remember it was about leaves and I remember reading that could get real leaves or use leaf tangles. I chose the latter, but did not really think about using them as a string. I just did the tangles. I am pleased with the way it turned out, particularly since I had only used one of the tangles before. Verdigogh is the only one that I had used before. That surprises me as I have used more organic tangles than when I first started. I tended to stay away from them in the beginning as I did/do see them closer to drawing and I have never been comfortable with my skills in that area. I also chose to do it on a Renaissance Zendala tile. As is usually the case, shading, was also a challenge. Was not really sure what to do so just went with what I saw and seemed to fit. Over all was pleased with the end result. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it, even if it is not exactly what was intended.



Tangles used: Sampson, Oke, Kogin, Verdigogh
Kogin is a tangle from Sandy Bartholomew's Totally Tangled. It was developed by Melissa St. Pierre. The others can be found on tanglepatterns.com. 

I have not seen any other things posted so far. Hope to have time in between other things to look at what others have come up with. Would encourage you to go to I Am the Diva and look at the great pieces of art that others post. Would also encourage you to try your own, even if you do not post it on the blog.

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

Go Tangle !!

18 comments:

  1. I think this tile is beautiful - the colours are subtle and the design is very good. well done.

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  2. This is a beautiful tile. Sir, you have talent, son;t sell yourself short. I love to come and see what you do. The ren tile gives added depth to your design.

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  3. I hope you do more with organic tangles. I think you have some talent there. How appropriate to use the renaissance tile for the leaves theme.

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  4. Donald, great way to take on this challenge! It looks great on the Renaissance tile!

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  5. Donald, I love this tile. You did follow the instructions, as the choice was yours as to make the leaf the string or the tangle. I don't know what in heck you think is wrong with your drawing skills!

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    1. Leaves are easy. It is other things that are really a challenge.

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  6. I'm sure glad that you submitted your Tile to this weeks challenge. You did a great job. I love your design, and your pattern choices were perfect. Super well drawn and your shading is spot on. Well done, Donald.

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  7. Donald, I love your tile. It's so delicate and softly shaded. Just the way I would like to be able to draw. It is really very beautiful and fits the challenge to a "T".

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  8. I think the challenges are always up for a bit of individual interpretation.........well, that's the way I approach it anyway! You've done a terrific job here, Donald. Love the sepia tones.

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  9. I enlarged your zendala and was staring at it for a while. I think you did a great job here, Donald. It really represents fall for me.

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  10. Autumn! That's what comes to my mind when I see your tile. Well done!

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  11. Those were great tangles to choose to represent leaves. It's funny how many people like to camp out in either the grid OR organic tangle world. Now you see how beautifully you can do the organic too!

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  12. Very beautiful and airy leaves. You are very able to make them just right.

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  13. I love it done on the round tile ...and the plaid background makes it even better.
    Very, very nice.
    Barbara

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  14. This is so lovely! Wonderful choice of tangles! Real autumn feeling!

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  15. Very fine and delicat. I love the leaves you chose.

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  16. Totally organic and really well done. Love it, Donald! Axxx

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  17. Your drawing is beautiful, I like the light shading and the simple coloring

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