As is usual for the Diva Challenge the first challenge of the month is a Use My Tangle (UMT) Challenge. The one chosen is Unbatz by Sandy Hunter. I have to admit that I do not remember seeing this tangle before. I have looked at her blog before and I like the combination of tangles that she has created, but I have not seen, or done, this one before. I guess that is one reason I like the Diva Challenge, especially the UMT challenges because you get to do tangles that you may not be familiar with. I also decided to use a Zendala tile instead of a square tile. Maybe because I doubt that I will be able to get to The Zendala Dare this week. There were a few uncertain moments with this one but I am pleased with the end result. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it.
Tangles used: Unbatz, Zander, Fengle
Have not looked at any of the other tiles and ZIAs that have been posted. Did not get to very many last week. Hope I can get to more this week. If you have not all ready, would encourage you to visit
I am the Diva and look at the great pieces of art. Give it a try yourself.
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Go Tangle !!
Way to kill two birds with one stone... Or zendala in this case. I like your interpretation of Unbatz.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. The unbatz as a border looks great.
ReplyDeleteI still need to try Unbatz in the round. I did have some problems with being precise which, as you point out, is important with this tangle. I couldn't even do it when I tried to cheat and use a grid. Your composition feels very mysterious to me, but that might just be due to limits in digital reproduction. We did survive the ice. Next up. Snow---or so "they" say.
ReplyDeletethis is awesome. great job
ReplyDeleteI love the unbatz border and the way it surrounds the lighter toned inner tangles. Very nice work!
ReplyDeleteWow, Donald, this zendala is gorgeous!!! A pleasure to look at.
ReplyDeleteDonald, the intricacy you've achieved in this is amazing. You have fantastic control over the pen. Outstanding work xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful zendala! Like your Unbatz border and your wonderful linework!
ReplyDeleteUnbatz works very well as border. I like this tile
ReplyDeleteGood idea, this one has real possibility as an interesting border tangle!
ReplyDeleteWow...Donald...this must have taken some thought and time to render! Wonderful piece...love your center work and how it seems woven into the outer area. Very cool! I had to ask Wayne about the "bat signal" and it did take me back to the Batman/Robin era. LOL! Had totally forgotten about those guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use this tangle as a border on a Zendala. I do like the finished piece a lot, especially how you used Fengle to tie up the center.
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