Today we begin the third part in a series of the Creative Pattern Tangling Journey!
In Creative Pattern Tangling (CPT) we use patterns for inspiration only! Instead of following step by step instructions, we not only play with a pattern, we create our very own version of it. Before you begin tangling, you play with a pattern on scrap paper. Let’s take the Flower of Life as an example:
What happens when you replace the C-Shapes with straight lines?
And how will it look if you turn this V-shape into 2 C-Shapes?
What happens when you replace the original C-Shape with an S-Shape?
How will it look if we replace the C-Shape with a Loop?
If we replace the dots from the grid with circles, squares, triangles, or drops,
and connect them with different shapes you get the following results:
Of course, there are even more options. Connect the circles with C-Shapes, combine C-Shapes and S-Shapes etc. etc.
What will happen when you add auras or feathering?
So far I used ONE pattern and created TEN new versions of it! I personally love the one below. Instead of connecting the dot grid with C-Shapes, I used an S-Shape instead. Then I applied feathering (previously I called this technique echolines. I am honoring the request to refrain from using the word echolines©?).
But we are not done yet! After adding lines, waves, or folding you get the following results:
Add Paradox or another way of Folding:
… and repeat in a grid:
Is your head spinning? The possibilities are endless!
The very same principle of replacing shapes, expanding by adding auras or feathering, and adding various fill options can be applied to ANY pattern!
When you begin using your brain creatively in this manner, you experience flow. This is the time when you forget about the world around you. You forget about any pain, anxiety, and depressing thoughts. You are in the zone!
Remember the base patterns from Creative Pattern Tangling Journey – Part 1?
As a simple exercise, apply the same principles explained above to the 2 base patterns.
More base patterns can be found by clicking the icon below:
Normally I would stop right here with today’s post. Please take the time to apply CPT to some of the base patterns before you continue reading! If you are struggling to follow the concept, contact one of the certified CPT coaches. Each one of them is happy to help!
I can’t wait another week to show more of the magic of CPT. To me, it’s like giving away a Christmas present. And giving is more rewarding than receiving. Take a break before you continue reading, please.
In this example, I use a standard ZigZag line to begin and add some fill option.
This would already be a nice pattern. But let’s add some more lines and add shading:
Indeed, we refer to this pattern as Shattuck.
Apply CPT by replacing the shapes like we did with the Flower of Life:
Here is an example of replacing the straight lines with C-Shapes.
Now I replace a single C-Shape with Double-C’s:
In this example I turned the Double-C:
Then I began replacing the straight line with an S-Line:
And added various techniques and fill options:
You could play some more with fill options. I leave that up to you though.
Below I changed the form of the S-Shape and tried one option by combining the S-Shape with a straight line.
You could create hundreds of patterns by applying CPT to a simple ZigZag line!
I want to show you more, but my time is limited. That’s why include a page from the CPT eBook. Click the image for a full-screen view.
I do hope you enjoy the CPT journey. Your creativity will skyrocket! The journey will continue next week.
Hugs,
Ina