Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Phicops

B-rad, Laura Harms' husband, designed a great new tangle that he named phicops. It's the subject of this week's Diva challenge (#101).

Our entries are below but first, check this great quote from Frank Lloyd Wright that we discovered this morning:
I am not a "masterpiece man"—the next one I am going to do is always the best. When a man points to his masterpiece, he is finished. Do not look for much from him.
             —Frank Lloyd Wright, circa 1957

Of course, in the context of circa 1957 English usage, that also means:
When a woman points to her masterpiece, she is finished. Do not look for much from her.
Or, to paraphrase, "Appreciate what you've done and look forward to what's next."






Thanks Laura and B-rad!

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16 comments:

  1. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Great and very beautiful.
    lovely greet Marja

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  2. Sue ClarkJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful work on both! Maria, I love the depth on your tile. It looks like Phicops is spinning right off the paper. Rick, all together like that, Phicops makes a beautiful zendala.

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  3. Margaret Bremner, ArtistJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Both are fabulous. I'm almost afraid to try Phicops; everybody's been doing such lovely pieces with it!

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  4. Carole OhlJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful. I love the quote! I once had a cat that hunted socks (always out of the dirty laundry pile in the basement). One day she brought me an actual pair. She sat and 'talked' to me about it. I told her it was the best she ever did, and that was the last time she ever hunted socks.

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  5. ledenzerJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    They are so very gorgeous! I love them!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I love your tiles and I love how you filled B-Rad's tangle with one you have created for the Diva. Beautiful "marriage" of two tangles.

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  7. Rhani TanglesJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Simply amazing

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  8. Tangle JamJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    The diva dance used to shade the tips of phicops is so clever, as are you Maria. The starfish shape of Ricks phicops reveals pearls of wisdom. These are so fun.

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  9. i am the divaJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Awwww, we're married!!

    (PS - B-rad was super excited to see your interpretation of Phicops! Someday, Rick, you and B-rad will have to meet. you'd have lots to talk about, methinks. He's a big fan of sacred geometry as well)

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  10. AliceJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    2 totally different takes on phicops - and both beautiful! maria - i love the elegance of your tile!

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  11. Anne's tangle blogJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Both so very beautiful! Both with a feeling of sea!

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  12. Shelly BeauchJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Maria and Rick you have made phicops extra special with your individual touches.

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  13. BethBJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Wow Rick and Maria... the variations you've made, and the details you've added are just so special. I absolutely love both the tiles.

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  14. Sue SharpJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Oh WOW! These are both amazing! I love the first with Diva Dance in the inside of the shell, and the fengle/phicops in the background; and in the second - the pearls are a perfect embellishment!

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  15. HelenJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful tiles and wonderful quote - my current project is always the most exciting and my favourite at the time - until I start the next one :)

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  16. Gloria j ZucaroJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Love the "curly" bottom example.

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