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Monday, July 9, 2012

Tangle Pattern: Verve

Back in Zendala Challenge #9, I came up with a new pattern that I am calling Verve.  I must credit my Husband with coming up with the name.  I was stuck and asked for his help.  I asked him to tell me what word or name comes to mind when he saw that design and he said "Verve".  I'm not really sure that it visually embodies the definition of the word, but it works for me.  :)


The pattern is really quite simple and will easily fit into a circle shape that pops up in your string.  I have been toying with it in some other designs that I have been working on.  I have tried to carry the pattern into a line if you will.  I'm still working on it but I am enjoying the process.

I start with a 6 and a 9 that wrap around the circle.  You can "wave" the stems quite a bit to add interest.  I have just been shading where the lines "tuck" into each other but I imagine that shading where the lines bend will add some more dimension to the look as well.  Also, the center circle can be filled in with anything you'd like or just left empty.

I hope that you like this one.  It has been a lot of fun for me.  I confess, I have to fight myself to keep from filling every rounded space with this one.
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14 comments:

  1. AmiJuly 20, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I'm getting ready to teach Zentangle inspired art to a group of 6 to 12 year olds at summer day camp. This one will be excellent for them, I know they'll be able to do it, and of course every success builds more confidence!

    Thanks!

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  2. JanetJuly 20, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I love it! I expect I'll be using it a lot. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. tanglewithlinda.wordpress.comJuly 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    This is a great tangle! Lots of opportunity to practice auras. I'm going to try it today.

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  4. jayjolouJuly 20, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Marvelous! I love patterns that form an optical illusion, and this one fulfills that perfectly!

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  5. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Lovely tangle pattern JJ. I am doing some tangles again and will try this one tonight!

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  6. chaunJuly 20, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Wow! I love it! It looks complicated, but when you break it down, it seems relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  7. JJ LaBarberaJuly 21, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Thanks everyone! I am so glad that you like this one. I can't wait to see what you do with this one. I am always amazed to see what others do with patterns. Thanks for taking a look!

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  8. ConnieJuly 21, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Wonderful! I am a great fan of your patterns anyway!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    what a great intricate looking easy to draw tangle. I feel as though I cannot make a mistake. What a freedom. Thanks. Marilyn

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  10. Margaret Bremner, ArtistJuly 23, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Fun, and very writhe-y! Reminds me of Dansk and some others, yet it's different.

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  11. KAYCFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Having enjoyed zentangle in the past was pleased when I came across your blog as I am going to try some tangling with stencils..Thanks for inspiring me...

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  12. UnknownOctober 29, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Love the ease and bounce to this tangle. Thanks muchly friend

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  13. UnknownOctober 29, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    Love the ease and bounce to this tangle. Thanks muchly friend

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  14. UnknownMay 22, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    !Not very helpful instructions.

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