IAST #211 was a bit of a doozy. I didn't know where to start or what to do! I even tried googling fairy tale lettering for "inspiration" but nothing really appealed to me.
So I went on a wing with a tangle that I have been meaning to try out but never got around to doing, Cudad! Which I found on CZT Sandy Steen Bartholomew's Tangle Cards, Totally Tangled Edition.
When I was doing the tile I kept thinking about La Perla in Puerto Rico (I had the good fortune to visit Puerto Rico many years ago and OMG I miss the food there) which you can see in the Despacito video:
The cards were one of my first few purchases after I started zentangle. I read the reviews and a lot of people were complaining about the quality of the cards - but seriously for the price that you can get them on bookdepository.com they are a relative steal! So many beautiful and unique tangles (that I understand to have been CZT Sandy's own tangles)! With clear step by step instructions! And not to mention a few of what I would call "tips and tricks" cards (like how to shade etc).
The cards were one of my first few purchases after I started zentangle. I read the reviews and a lot of people were complaining about the quality of the cards - but seriously for the price that you can get them on bookdepository.com they are a relative steal! So many beautiful and unique tangles (that I understand to have been CZT Sandy's own tangles)! With clear step by step instructions! And not to mention a few of what I would call "tips and tricks" cards (like how to shade etc).
I bought all three editions of the Tangle Cards: Totally Tangled Edition, Kids Edition (if you look really close you can spot a Pingline penguin in the tile which I got from the the Kids Edition Tangle Cards... I wasn't able to add as much detail as I would have liked due to the size but hey! He's there!), and Original Edition. I've currently stored them in trading card folders but as and when needed I take out what I need and slip them into my sketchbook or whatever I happen to be carrying - save on me having to risk exceeding my mobile data limit fewor the month!
But for the sake of any would be purchasers... how does it compare to the Tangle Deck?
Well the Tangle Decks are relatively more expensive and are admittedly printed on better quality paper. I find that the Tangle Decks capture many more Zentangle HQ and more "traditional" looking tangles.
CZT Sandy's Tangle Cards however are a bit more "out of the box", sharing many unique original tangles, more so that the Zentangle HQ tangles. Many of her tangles appeal to me for being a bit more "cartoony". The paper quality may not be great but it doesn't detract from the actual content of the cards. If you're up for something a bit more "cartoony" or a bit more whimsical, you might enjoy the Tangle Cards as well.
Just don't make me choose between the two!
I also did my Diva Challenge #332 tile with my Tangle Cards!
(I love zentangling in a comfy cafe)
I did mostly with tangles from the Tangle Cards. Quite different from my other tiles I think, but I like it!
I also did my Diva Challenge #332 tile with my Tangle Cards!
(I love zentangling in a comfy cafe)
mooka.ramy.mumsy.hollibough.gust.dyon.printemps.abacus.besochic.pingline.
I did mostly with tangles from the Tangle Cards. Quite different from my other tiles I think, but I like it!
I have all of the sets you mentioned, and you're right, they all are great for different reasons. I wouldn't want to have to choose either. I just love your Cudad, and the Diva tile is delightful as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for kind comments. I do love my zentangle cards!
Deleteoh my! that IAST tile is indeed delightful. I took a pass on that challenge this week because I just couldn't figure out what to do. I love your Diva tile. I don't have the decks but I have my own library of patterns that really don't get the use that they should. I will take a page from your book and use mine for the next batch of challenges!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite fun to randomly just take out a few cards / pages saying "hey these look cool" and then try to kinda fit a few together in a tile! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI don't have any tangle cards. I keep thinking I'll make my own thus having practice along the way----yeah, right. I actually think one of my tangles is included in a tangle deck, at least someone messaged me for permission, so I think it is. If you think the paper is too thin on one set of the cards, you could try laminating them. I bought myself a relatively inexpensive laminator to use for bookmarks. Anyway, back to this week's Diva challenge. I just took another look at your tile and saw the little birds. Sweet! However, besides that, I like how you chose a circular tangle in one of your squares. It adds another dimension while still sticking to the challenge (unlike myself).
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I never thought of getting a laminator! Does it affect the ink / graphite? Thanks for dropping by!
Deletethese are all so much fun. That IAST tile does look like an ancient town on a hillside. And your cafe sitting, card using tangling is relaxing just to think about. Love your work
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI have a (very cheap) laminator too and it doesn't affect the ink or graphite. I do like your Diva tile, like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Maybe u'd like to consider getting the tangle cards too! :)
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