I'd intended to tangle all the areas inside the knotwork using Tagh but decided that my grid was so uneven that I'd fill them completely with black instead. The tile was lying unfinished when my husband saw it & suggested I not do anything more, except post it to my blog. That really silenced the perfectionist imp chattering in my ear & all I added was my signature & date. The little creature is still sulking trying to fathom why the Triquetra points aren't equidistant from the tile's edges when the compass point started off at the tile's centre (I measured it).
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| tangles: Peaks Border tangleation |
Margaret Bremner (see her blog for some very informative posts about knotwork & illustrations of how she incorporates tangles with them) & Judy West's recent knotwork patterns have rekindled a rather dormant liking for Celtic knotwork, particularly Margaret's post making connections with Runestones. I remember seeing Runestones as a child in Sweden but it's only now that I'm realizing that knotwork features in my own Scandinavian roots. I ended up watching a number of YouTube tutorials* & when I had to spend some time in bed this week worked with a compass to draw the above Triquetra knot with a circle. I actually set out to to tangle the knotwork with the Peaks Border pattern but that morphed into a tangleation.
*YouTube Tutorial Links
How to Draw the Ancient Celtic Symbol TRIQUETRA freehand drawing based upon a triangle suggested to me by Margaret Bremner
Brendan Hollandsworth - Triquetra (Trinity Knot) using a compass to give the knotwork design I used above
Jason Bellchamber - Celtic Triskele freehand drawing based upon a triangle
Jason Bellchamber - Perfect Triskele (positive) using a compass
11 comments:
I can see why your husband told you to post the tile, it is 'perfect' as it is, an awesome design beautifully drawn. It is the slight variations that make is so appealing, perfection in measurements is not a requirement.
This is a stunning knot, Paula. I love the way you incorporated Zentangle patterns into it. Isn't it a blessing to have spouses that care about your artwork? I've done many Celtic knots, but find it easier to plot them with dots. Blessings!
This is a great Celtic tangle Paula I can see why your husband liked it and I'm glad he persuaded you to post it on your blog
Jackie x
Wow! That is stunning! I love that celtic knot - I have a necklace that my hubby bought me with that knot as a pendant
Well done to your husband for persuading you to post this tangle - love it as I too have a fondness for Celtic knot designs although I do struggle with the precision required!
Oh Paula, your husband is right this is a fabulous piece of work, the black sections really give it some extra dimension. I still haven't got into tangling after my first couple of disasters but I think I'm going to have to have another try
Claire xx
yep another beautiful piece im loving the shapes on this one huni its fab you could make yor own zentangle books i think as your work is so professional beautiful huni xx
A perfect tangle of art! I am glad you posted this piece just like it is. Even though you feel there are some areas that you would like to adjust, I think they add so much feeling and draw your eye around the design.
This is stunning Paula! :) What a fantastic and extraordinary effect, it looks amazing :)
This blog mesmerises me hun! Its fabulous :)
Glad your husband encouraged you to share this, it is quite striking.
i agree with your husband :)
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