Monday, March 14, 2011

Fighting Perfectionism

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Well, the Diva's done it again.  Another challenge more challenging than the rest.  I have a very bad habit of being a perfectionist.  Even with Zentangle, which is supposed to be relaxing.  I tend to gravitate more to Zentangle-Inspired Art.  I have more control and a general idea of that I want it to look like.

So, when the challenge this week was to do a Zentangle with our non-dominant hand, I took it as the perfect opportunity to do a Zentangle without worrying about it being perfect.  After all, I'm a perfectionist, not a masochist.

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It was an eye-opening experience.

This was a fun challenge and I actually like my work (especially from a distance!)  I'm going to use it in my classes to show that if you can hold a pen, you can Zentangle!

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8 comments:

  1. KreanimoMarch 15, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I like the title of this post :)
    Love the results! I know it was very hard!

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  2. Shelly BeauchMarch 15, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Looks good to me Cris!

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  3. Paula's JamsMarch 15, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Seriously, you did a wonderful job!

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  4. SandraMarch 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely and a noble effort.

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  5. JoniMarch 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Excellent! I love the idea of using this in your classes...if you can hold a pen you can draw a zentangle, even if it's in your non-dominant hand! Wonderful example.

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  6. stARTMarch 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I tend to float to ZIA too - and for much the same reason! Great job you did on the challenge, however!

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  7. CrisMarch 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks to all. I truly enjoyed this and am keeping it on my desk as a reminder that Zentangles truly are beautiful, even if they are simple and the lines are crooked. That is truly a calming thought.

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  8. Daniele OBrien Design, CZTMarch 16, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Cris, great example for your class. I love the way you embrace the challenge.

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