I've been quite pre-occupied for a week or two, particularly the past couple of days, but *ta-da!* I managed to do the Diva's challenge this week: the tangle MacDee from Anneke Van Dam. It's a square grid tangle, very reminiscent of plaid fabric. It was nice to be reminded how calming it is to do a classic, black and white, Zentangle tile, given recent crazy-busy events.
As a child I used to do highland dancing, so I'm familiar with traditional Scottish clothing. I wanted to use MacDee as a ground for something sort of Scottish or Celtic. Crossview here, and Circfleur too, remind me somewhat of
cairngorm brooches.
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| Tangles: Black Pearlz, Circfleur, Crossview, MacDee |
I'm not thrilled with MacDee here, but I love how a lot of interesting little things are jammed into a corner!
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| Tangles: Crescent Moon, MacDee, Tipple |
Both are beautiful, Margaret, but the first one is stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely! The weaving on the first and the brown shading on the second - fab!
ReplyDeletelovely tiles. really interesting to learn about the brooches. I like the starkness of the black and white one., although the other tile is nice too.
ReplyDeleteVery clever composition, and that's so interesting about the highland dancing! Your parents must have been as creative as you, I'm guessing, and you grew up with that thirst for trying new and exciting things. I see that in your work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tiles! Especially I like the first one! It´s gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like both your tiles. I like the way the first one looks like a close up was done on the fiber of the cloth.
ReplyDeleteLove your first tile, and the shading/highlighting on the second is masterful!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I really like the flow and depth of the first one. You transition tangles so well. The Renaissance tile has a glow. Like the white highlight around the edge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tiles, Margaret. The first one is delightfully complex with the interweave and blending of patterns. Love the interplay. Love the colors in the second Tile. Beautiful MacDee. Great Designs.
ReplyDeleteI never expected that MacDee would bring us so many memories! Nice to read yours, Margaret. And it's great to see how they inspired you to create these wonderful tiles, I'm so glad you found the time to participate!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tiles. My favorite the first one :)
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