I first stumbled onto Zentangling through my Pinterest addiction, fell in love with it, and dove right in. I wanted to create at least one tangle a week, and did OK for awhile, and then got sidetracked (ironically, by my Pinterest addiction!) My last Zentangle was created for Diva Challenge #78 (Auraknot) - I love aura'ing! But that was way back in June! Over 5 months without tangling!
I really wanted to start Tangling again, and 2 things I wanted to try were playing with colors, and tangling without a string. So I guess it is only fitting that I jump back into tangling with Diva Challenge #97: No Strings Attached. Perfect timing, right?
No Strings Attached
"No strings attached" makes it sound like this would be easy, but I found it challenging!
I knew I wanted to start in the middle with something round-ish, so I chose Zenplosion Folds. Then it got tricky for me - I found I really like the semblance of order that strings give me - they define a nice space for me to fill with a tangle, and they keep all the tangles from running into each other - that's a mess just waiting to happen!
In my case, I wanted to fill in behind my Zenplosion with a light, airy tangle, but I think I let it get too close to my Zenplosion - it detracts from my Zenplosion flower!
I also added some Organza lines, and a piece of Tresse, to restore a little bit of order - kind of like those plates with the divided sections: can't let the peas get in the mashed potatoes! Yuck! I found I just really needed a little division between my tangles.
How about you? Strings, or no strings? Which do YOU prefer?
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8 comments:
What can I say - lovely Tangle - -
I think your tile is exciting. That was my first thought when I looked at it. Love how you started it looks wonderful.
Great assortment, Love the Zenplosion Folds - I would be totally tempted to put in a bit more shading right around the outside of the Zenplosion Folds just to make them pop out even more.
I'll have to try that - it doesn't show well, but I shaded it a little already. Shading is NOT my strong point! i never know where to shade...
I've never attempted tangling without a string, but after looking into your Zenplosion flower, I feel another addiction coming on!!
I find this quite intriguing, great!
So glad you are back! It will be fun to see you work with color...I will be watching! This is a beautiful free flowing ZT!
Bursting with delight!
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