Zendala Dare #74

I had really hoped to get this zendala done earlier. I really liked the template and had a couple of ideas of what I wanted to do. Unfortunately, my schedule did not cooperate. I do not remember ever completing a dare so late in the week. I did revert to my usual format with this zendala and used a combination of grid based geometric tangles and organic tangles. I was able to use a number of my favorite or go-to tangles on this one. It was even enjoyable shading this one and I do not say that often. Here is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy it.

Tangles used: Paradox, Betweed, Knightsbridge, Flux, Fescu, Chainlea,

Since this is so late, you may have all ready visited The Bright Owl to look at the other zendalas that people have done. If not would strongly encourage you to do so. There are usually some great pieces there. Would encourage you to encourage the artists by commenting on pieces that you like.

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

Go Tangle !!

"S"-Plorations: Playing with a basic stroke

A couple of weeks ago I was "playing" during some down time. Was somewhat inspired by Rick and Maria's newsletter about grid seeds. Was thinking about what would occur if you took one of the basic strokes and began playing with it. Pea-nuckle is such a pattern. The " S" is the basis of the tangle. I thought what else could be done with this stroke. I began playing. Here are some of the things that I came up with. Don't know that some of these have not been done before. If someone knows that they have, please let me know. The one in the lower right corner looks like something I have seen before, but am not sure.

The above is a page from my journal. These are the ones that I was at least marginally satisfied with the way they turned out. There are a couple of other possibilities that I have not come together yet. Plan on playing with it more and seeing what I can come up with. I took a close up of the flower just because it was small and hard to see. Below is a tile where I used one of the patterns. It was for this week's, #136, Diva Challenge. 

    

Would really be interested in seeing what others can come up with. If you come up with something, post a comment and let me know where I can see what you have done. Have to give credit to my sister and fellow CZT for the "S"-Plorations term. I sent some of the early ones to  her and that is what she called it when she responded. You can see her work at Tinkered Art Studio.

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

Go Tangle !!