Thursday, March 29, 2012

Recent zendala tiles

I've been having a lot of fun with Zentangle's new round tiles. They are great! Here are some recent creations with the pre-strung mandala designs.
Tangles: Black Pearlz, Sanibelle (one by one), Tipple, Tripoli, Wud
and spirals and Rounding and stripes with highlights.

I tried a very simple one, only two tangles. The original mandala design is pretty much lost, but it's still interesting! I deliberately did not flow Paradox in the same direction from section to section. I wanted to see what irregular would look like.

Tangles: Paradox, Tipple
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18 comments:

  1. JoniMarch 29, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Both are beautiful, I love that paradox looks very flower like in the second one. Can't wait to play with my pre-strung zendalas really soon, they just arrived.

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  2. ZentangleMarch 29, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    WOW Margaret......these are fantastic! I especially like .... well....actually I really love both of them.... !!! Maria

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  3. crotnemMarch 29, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Both are super awesome!!! I like how the second one turned out!

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  4. erblairMarch 30, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    How DO you get your circles so round (in tipple) and your lines so straight! Geee Wizzz! Even your spirals are so exact. Your curves all curve the same amount. WOW! You do such pretty work.I love looking at it.

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    1. Margaret Bremner, ArtistMarch 30, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      I think I've always been a bit nitpicky and perfectionist! Usually when I'm working on a piece of art I take my glasses off and am literally about 8" from the paper. When I'm demonstrating at a class, however, most of my 'circles' end up very ovally. I think it's due to working at an extreme side angle to the demo board. It's a good opportunity to tell the class that the circles don't have to be perfect circles! :-)

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  5. Deb PrewittMarch 30, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    These turned out fabulous. I really like the flow of paradox on your 2nd one. And I like how you left some white space on the 1st one. I've been just starting to play with my zendalas, but they do require a bit more thought I think. They are kind of addictive too. :)

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  6. DianneMarch 31, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    I'm so crazy about your first tile! There's so much to look at and explore - beautiful!

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  7. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    So beautiful!! I always enjoy your site.

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  8. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Your Zendalas are stunning. Thank you for sharing them. You have taken shading and contrast to a new level. I don't know how to pick a profile so will do the Anonymous. But I'm from Georgia.

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  9. Margareth WALBECQMay 3, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    C'est toujours un enchantement de regarder vos créations !
    superbe.

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  10. ledenzerMay 9, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I just have to tell you that your zendala work is amazing. The first one is especially stunning!

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  11. SusanMay 9, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Your work is perfection...I get lost looking at the detail.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 28, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Both of these Zendalas are beautiful! I agree that the lines are perfect. I don't have a steady hand due to an injury--I so wish I could draw with that amount of control. I love Sanibelle and Swirlz in the first one. And the second with Paradox-Wow!

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  13. LitNerdJuly 29, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Could you possibly post a video showing how to do paradox in the round structure? I can't quite get it to work.

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    1. Margaret Bremner, ArtistJuly 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

      It's a matter of dividing the space to be filled into squares or triangles. My tutorial on the tangle Paradox might help.
      http://enthusiasticartist.blogspot.ca/2011/08/paradox-and-then-some-tutorial.html
      Good luck!
      I'm considering videos, but it's not something I'm set up to do at the moment.

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  14. OxanaNovember 4, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Stunning work! I'm a very beginner of zentangle art though I have always loved doing a very detailed work in my art pieces. I wanted to ask you what lighting method you are using and working surface? The cheaper the better for me. Thank you!

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    1. Margaret Bremner, ArtistNovember 5, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Hi Oxana. I've always loved detail too. I have a drafting desk that I bought second-hand; it's set up on a slant. I have a lamp clamped onto the desk, plus the room lighting. I recently bought an Ott light to have the best light for color, but I've also used a regular lamp with a regular bulb. If you can combine fluorescent and tungsten lighting in the room it's pretty good.

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    2. OxanaNovember 6, 2013 at 5:24 PM

      Thank you so much for replying and giving me good ideas! I definitely have something to work for. I like to look for new techniques and media to try and zentangle method attracted me from the very first start since I mostly love working with pen and pencil. I know I have a lot to practice and I would consider to become certified in it but being on a budget how realistically is it possible to do? Is it something I can earn for living or for partial living? I would love to know your opinion and tips for a zentangle beginner!

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