So this week's
Diva challenge to use Four Diamonds as a string was one that I was happy to take on. Anything with a grid seems to be a grounding starting point for me when I am stymied as to how to begin a Zentangle tile. I decided to fill in the background with black, inspired by how Maria described doing so as a meditation in itself. What with all the various rumblings in my head, some meditation seemed like a great idea! The diamond string offers so much versatility it will be an idea to use again and again. So here is my tile. I am not thrilled with the results, but the process was great! I used a white Gelly roll for the little border tangle. I do not have a name for it, but I do seem to be using it here and there in my tiles. Hint, hint, names welcome:) And if you haven't already done so, do read the post that tells the story of the Four
Diamonds Fund to fight childhood cancer and how it came about.
I love how you used black in the vented of th diamonds, it makes a great focal point! I also think that black always makes a great background for zentangle!
ReplyDeleteWow was my spelling off on that one. What I meant was that I love the black in the center of the diamonds!
DeleteI love the way you incorporated the four different patterns into the diamonds. A stunning piece that I could look at for hours.
ReplyDeleteI love how the white pops on the black background. As for naming your tile...hmmmm...it looks a bit like a stake....or maybe boltz?
ReplyDeleteGreat tile! I love your new tangle, too--it looks great against the black background.
ReplyDeleteSo striking!
ReplyDeleteYou colored in a lot of black! Looks great and helps those diamonds really stand out.
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of white on black is great, very effective. I really enjoy your new tangle it reminds me of Quabog with a mushroom influence, very fun!
ReplyDeleteI like the tile a lot, and really like the border. Maybe you could name it "Spike?" JoyceB
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out great! Really like the border. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like your border and the contrast of the black background. How about "A-lee-N"
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great comments! As for the border tangle, Danni and another CZT, Amy, have pointed out that it is alot like the Zentangle pattern Quabog, and I realize that they are right, so I guess I really was just tangling my own slight variant of it! In any event it is so fun to see the name ideas that people come up with, and I may just have to create a unique tangle just to have the pleasure of naming it. Happy tangling one and all!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great design, Karen. Love how the black background pushes the diamond forward as the focus. And I use Quabog (variation) a lot, too. It's one of those fun fillers.
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