Tiramissoo, Dyon
Tiramissoo, with its lines, can be incredibly useful when creating letterforms, even curly ones like this “F.” It was important to follow the flow of the letterform on this, especially where the letter crosses over itself, but hopefully you agree that the final result looks fantastic. It looks complex, but actually it’s very simple to create. A basic background like Dyon complements the letterform. If anything, it adds to the appearance of complexity that we know isn’t really there.
Tiramissoo, Pokeroot
A larger interpretation of Tiramissoo became the background of the “K” letter. Using fine lines instead of solid blocking means that the “K” isn’t overwhelmed. The shading of the Pokeroot also lifts the letter to the foreground. Tiramissoo doesn’t have to be small; it can be enlarged and varied at will (remember what we did in the color section).
Letterforms are a lot of fun, and Tiramissoo is a flexible way to tangle a letter. Practice here and then branch out on your own. You’ll love the results.
Downloadable worksheet available at http://www.createmixedmedia.com/zentangle-untangled-workbook