Monday’s tangle pattern (Arcodos) with its curves and loops reminded me of Neit-Lite by Germany’s Annette Plaga-Lodde.
Neit-Lite is constructed in an entirely different way and it’s a fun one to draw. This is Annette’s first tangle on the site.
She introduces herself:
My name is Annette Plaga-Lodde (alias LonettA – my pseudonym). I live in Verl – a little town in North Rhine-Westfalia / Germany. I have drawn and painted as child and teenager with great enthusiasm. My profession then led me into the scientific area, however. I had no time for drawing or painting the last 20 years. In May 2013 I discovered Zentangle® for me and I started a new beginning. On suggestion of my daughter (20 years old) I have created a blog and I haven’t regretted it. It’s so wonderful to share experiences with like-minded people.
Also I like to admire the works of other artists. By the participation in challenges (Laura “I’m the Diva” Challenge, Erin’s “Zendala Dare”, Adele’s “It’s a String Thing”) I have learned very much. It’s such a wonderful community around the world. The many positive comments confirm my creativity and give me courage. Also I like TanglePatterns.com very much. It’s a great and unique resource of tangle patterns and strings. Your Tangle Guide is absolutely wonderful and very important for me.
Neit-Lite offers a variety of ways to play with it. I actually started my example with Annette’s Step 2 and worked upwards from there. Curves, orbs, rice shapes, curves. Curves, orbs, rice shapes, curves. Easy peasy.
Annette illustrates the step-by-step instructions for drawing Neit-Lite here on her blog and shows it in a Zentangle with several variations.
Check out the tag annettepl for more of Annette’s tangles on TanglePatterns.com.
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January 28, 2015 | 
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Annette, Congratulations!!! Wow, I am so excited for you, to have your tangle on Tangle Patterns!!I can’t wait to try it out! It looks like one that will lend lots of variation!! I enjoyed reading a little more about you on Linda’s post! you are such an amazing artist! I am always Wowed by your work!! I let you know when i try your pattern! You inspire me!!! :0) Annette
Hi Linda,
I keep rereading that first sentence and wondering: what pattern does NEIT-LITE remind you of…?
Anyway – very cool pattern, Annette. I will try it soon!
Hi Jennifer, Monday’s pattern was Arcodos and while I was preparing that one, it reminded me of this one. Hope that clears up the mystery.
I’m so dumb. I though THIS was Monday’s pattern because….oh, just because I’m so dumb. Thanks for straightening me out, Linda. (I’m kind of embarrassed now.)