My first go at a block is a mix of ruler-cut and freehand improv, and measures approximately 15" square. I really wanted at least one of my tile blocks to include some improv curves and love the secondary shapes mine turned out with. Those corner sections were trickier than they look to make the correct size, each being totally improv. I like the result though!
I went with pretty basic shapes for my second block, though I think it still packs a punch. This block measures about 12" square. I (Kari too!) especially love that portions that are a little wonky or don't 'match up.'
Kari's prompt kind of stymied me at first, but once I got started and saw that limited mix of colors together, I really enjoyed myself. I kind of hated to stop at just two.
Both blocks are great - I particularly like the one with the improv curves! Always fun to see what your group is up to!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a really fun prompt and I love how your blocks came together. The corner pieces of the first block really pull the eye inward, so they were definitely worth the tricky piecing!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have a good understanding of what makes a good tile design, super!
ReplyDeleteI love how they really could be tiles but are not really because they are improv. Hope that makes sense ;)
ReplyDeleteI especially like the first one; the diagonals make it so dynamic! Challenges bring ou the best, it seems.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your blocks, very creative! Great color combo too, and the improv look is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, and linking up!