Thursday, June 20, 2013

Adventures in Monotangles #15 – Betweed

Another week has passed, and that means it is time for another Adventure in Monotangles. Over the last week I have been thinking about my CZT training class, and the great time I had, and the great people I met there.  This helped me decide on the tangle for this week.  While at the class we spent a decent amount of time on Betweed, a tangle I had not done before my CZT class. I had trouble with it for a while, but now I really enjoy it. I know there are many who have a love/hate relationship with Betweed,  but that is part of what this adventure is all about.  Remember Zentangle® should not cause stress, just watch the video, relax, breath and let betweed flow from your pen. Once you get it, it really is simple, and very relaxing.

Here is the Tangle Patterns page for Betweed.

Here in my Tile.




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14 comments:

  1. melodyJune 20, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    love the way you added the colors!

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  2. Anne's tangle blogJune 20, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    You did a great job with Betweed, Roy! I do have a question however; next to Betweed you have drawn some dots (Stipple?) and i wonder if it is still a monotangle.

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    1. RoyJune 21, 2013 at 5:10 AM

      The little round dots, are Perfs. One of a handful of Tangle enhancers.

      http://tanglepatterns.com/zentangles/zentangle-terminology

      I believe that they are not a tangle of their own, so can be used. However; that is my belief, and what is most important, is that you are happy with your own Monotangle and what you have created. If you feel as I do, use any of the enhancer, if not do not use them, the choice is yours.

      Also if you are creating a Monotangle and your tile screams at you to and more tangles, add them! This is an exercise to explore on tangle at a time, but do not ignore the creative voice when it speaks to you. I will still leave the link, and add it to the slide show, once I get caught up with them.

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  3. emgoodnightJune 20, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    This is soooooooooooo pretty!!

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  4. DianJune 21, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    My contribution has a few "filler" designs, but hope it still qualifies for the challenge! It's one of my first ZIAs.

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    1. RoyJune 21, 2013 at 5:11 AM

      Dian, please see my reply to Anne, above for my feelings on "Fillers". Congratulations of doing Zia's.

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  5. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Very fine zentangle! I like colors and the way You have used them.
    Thank You this interesting challenge. I am new here, but I have wached this challenge for a while.

    Greetings from Finland :-)

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  6. DebyJune 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks for your challenges Roy. It makes for very good practice.

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  7. Poppie_60June 24, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    I really like your tile Roy - quite creative using stipple effect to add some soft colour - thanks for this adventure - I don't normally use this tangle, but found it quite pleasant. Your reply regarding fillers is quite interesting as I get stuck sometimes and unsure about them :)

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    1. RoyJune 24, 2013 at 5:57 AM

      Although the Adventure is titled Monotangles, it is mostly about focusing on one tangle at a time and seeing what you can do with it. If you need/want to add enhancers to help you become unstuck go for it. The most important thing is that you enjoy yourself, and immerse yourself in the tangle/challenge of the week. Although I have been focusing on "Tangle Adventures" I will eventually have more string/template adventures.

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  8. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Hello again :-)
    I started to think if it is possible to have little picture about this interesting challenge and adventure to my sidepar and others, too, of course. What do You think about it?

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  9. RoyJune 24, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I have been thinking about it. Now that I am getting healthy, I have a number of things I'll be doing to the blog. I'll add that to the list.

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