Happy Birthday, Rick; and Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone


Because we are celebrating two happy occasions this week - Rick Roberts, the co-founder of Zentangle® reached a milestone 60th birthday, and St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, we pay tribute to both in our String Thing.

This is #31, 

and we start by using Adele Bruno's Lucky String Line:   
and then use the tangle patterns 

Lucky, by Adele and Paradox, by Rick.

I don't know where to start about how this went. For one thing, the  string was/is just beautiful on it's own. The first thing I did was to fill it with Paradox, and then I didn't know what to do next; it seemed perfect as is. Very flowing and lyrical.
 

So I left it and went on to try another, adding Adele's Lucky pattern to it this time:

 

Then I tried a dark background, didn't finish it

And reversed the tangles:

This one might have been better if I shaded it.

And on, and on, and on. Each one gave me an idea for another one. My work spaces are strewn with tiles, and sketches in my sketchbook. Will it ever end? I guess it will have to. What it all comes down to is that the first one is still my favorite, although technically it doesn't meet the criterion; I haven't actually used the tangle pattern Lucky. Except that the string itself is a version of Lucky.

So there you have it. Another week, another String Thing.

Be sure to check out all the entries @ Tickled to Tangle, on Monday, when Adele Bruno posts them. The vast differences that can be achieved using the same tangles on the same string are truly incredible. And, if you've a mind to try a String Thing yourself, check back on Tuesday, when she offers the new ones.


Thanks for visiting; please leave a comment, favorable or not. I'd love to hear your thoughts. That's how we learn and grow; and how we know someone out there is paying attention. 



Have a great day; see you all next time.