Monday, January 15, 2018

Tangling for Beginners - motifs

So far, if you've read my other posts, we've learned how to do the basic tangling methods from Walter Foster in his book "The Art of Tangling". So, I thought now would be a good time to try something new and put it all together.

This is when it gets a little more complicated; I think so at least. Now it's time to make your own design. It takes creativity, so it's good or bad depending on the person. "A wonderful source of inspiration can be found in your favorite motifs..." (Foster, 20) In case you didn't know (because I sure didn't), motifs are a decorative design or pattern.

For this design, I used a bonsai tree for the outline. But, you can use any outline you want. Then, "fill them in with tangles that inspire you" (Foster, 20). Now, you don't only have to use the patterns I've gone over. In fact, some of them, such as roxi (the border), would not fit as well. This is when you get to be as creative and out there as you want.




So, which of the patterns in my tree is your favorite? Do you have another pattern you would use?

2 comments:

  1. Hi Ally love the tree! All patterns look great my favorite though is the bottom right. When I took draw paint and design in my freshman year we had to do motifs and it was so much fun, drawing all different kinds of patterns.

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  2. I glad you like drawing motifs! They can be really fun, but also challenging. I might look into taking that class.

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