The tangle that is being highlighted in this week's challenge is called 'Birds on a Wire', created by Mary Kissel, CZT.
I must have been 'on holiday' when this tangle pattern was released because it looks new to me. And, sure enough, if you check out Mary's blog and follow her step-out, the pattern does resemble birds sitting on a wire. (Remember the movie by that name (1990) with Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson?)
I wasn't quite sure how to artistically use Mary's tangle in a design, and this was, indeed, a challenge for me. So, rather than having it be the main entree/center of attention, I'm using it as a side dish.
Have you been following Erin and her weekly Zendala Dare? I have been too chicken to participate. Why? Mandala designs - or Zendalas, for tangling purposes, intimidate me. Why? Don't know. This is my first Zendala attempt. (template from Erin's Zendala Dare #55.)
I must have been 'on holiday' when this tangle pattern was released because it looks new to me. And, sure enough, if you check out Mary's blog and follow her step-out, the pattern does resemble birds sitting on a wire. (Remember the movie by that name (1990) with Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson?)
I wasn't quite sure how to artistically use Mary's tangle in a design, and this was, indeed, a challenge for me. So, rather than having it be the main entree/center of attention, I'm using it as a side dish.
Have you been following Erin and her weekly Zendala Dare? I have been too chicken to participate. Why? Mandala designs - or Zendalas, for tangling purposes, intimidate me. Why? Don't know. This is my first Zendala attempt. (template from Erin's Zendala Dare #55.)
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| ZIA - Zendala Dare string - Sakura Micron black #01/0.25mm; Zig pen platinum for light shading.
This was a fun piece to tangle.
Kudos to Laura, Mary and Erin.
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Happy tangling.... and thank you for visiting.
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I'm really loving how birds on a wire are so at home in a zendala!
ReplyDeleteThe birds on a wire look lovely in their place in the zendala. And it's hard to believe this is your first one. No reason for you to be intimidated. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteYour zendala is soooooo beautiful!!! You did so very well, hope to see you when you participate in the Dare.
ReplyDeleteNice use of the tangle. For a first zendala this is great. Hope you keep doing things so can enjoy what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifull zendala. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteTricia, this is BEAUTIFUL. I agree with the other comments. Birds on a Wire lends itself very well to the Zendala/Mandala. I did a Zendala also..check out www.suzenart.blogspot.com if you get a chance. Thanks for sharing!!
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