I really like the tangle Rick's Paradox. I had the idea to use it as the string, sort of, and fill the sections with other tangles.
I did one on a zentangle tile (9 cm. square) and it turned out rather well. I decided to try it in a larger format.
I used Paradox in it's 'traditional' form around the edges. What interests me is that the lovely spiral effect of this tangle is quite lost. It's not what I expected, which is disappointing and thrilling at the same time! Another paradox. I like it anyway.
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PARADOXICAL, zentangle-inspired drawing. 20.5 cm.(8") square.
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P.S. - There is an "error" in this one. Can you see it? (No, it's not teeny tiny; no need to zoom in.)
I couldn't spot it? You'll have to give us a hint.This is a good Tangle. It's very good to do patterns. I find it incredibly relaxing as well as creative.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, this is beautiful! I see what you are calling an "error" but it doesn't make this piece any less stunning. I love the way paradox created the fan shapes around the border. Hope your special project is going well.
ReplyDeleteIt took me a while and I would have never in a million years noticed it if I hadn't been looking for it, but you made a 5th slice of the black circles with the white background. That's one of the best thing about tangles...."errors" are so hard to see and often add to the beauty of the piece!
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What a fantastic idea, and beautifully executed. Paradox has been one of my favourites since I started tangling, and you have a great new twist on it!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I like the extra slice of black circles, it adds character! The whole Zentangle is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove it - the "error" just adds to the beauty. I've done a couple of these and they always amaze me how they come out - I know what you mean - when you say the paradox is the paradox. First time I didn't like it but just had to do it again. Really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteBy George, they've got it! Yes, there's an extra wedge of black circles on white. But - as I tell my students when someone says, "Oh no!" - in the whole scheme of things, who's going to notice?
ReplyDeleteEyecatching indeed!!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. I love paradox and never thought of putting tangles in the spaces.
ReplyDeleteHuny only us paradox people would see it LOL joking :O)
ReplyDeleteLove this Paradox!
ReplyDeleteWell I would never, ever have found it if I'd not seen it explained in one of the comments. It's beautiful, and as all crafters know there are only happy accidents. Hugs lin
ReplyDeleteIt does not look like an error to me (:-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Paradox is my absolute all-time favourite tangle, and I loved your tutorial and the ideas in this piece. Thanks for sharing! I have new inspiration to go tangle :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the final tangle. Yes, you lose the spiral nature of the original tangle, but it doea retain the ability to draw the eye to the centre. It's just as compelling, perhaps more so, than the original. Thanks so much for sharing your art.
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