Laura Harms' Challenge for Week 13 is to complete a tile or Zentangle inspired piece using ONLY your NON-DOMINANT hand.
Yikes! I really didn't like doing this challenge, but like a good trooper, I did it. Not enjoyable, frustrating, no control at all!!!!!
Laura said "We can't get to this place of vulnerability with our dominant hands, at least not easily." Your preaching to the choir mama!
I did look at other challengers before I began, how did they get theirs to look so controlled. My left hand is not my friend, I do not know her... Do not want to know her... I rant...
Laura gives permission to make a mess and license to create Zentangle MAYHEM! I took that literally and ran with it.
I thought shading might help, NOT! Used a HUGE Sharpie marker with a big piece of paper, used tangles that I enjoy. When I look at my rendition I think of the movie "Tootsie" when they are shooting Dustin Hoffman in drag as Tootsie. As the director says to the camera man "I'd like to make her look a little more attractive. How far can you pull back?" Cameraman answers: "How do you feel about Cleveland? So, if I could squint, move back a few miles, and look again, I might appreciate this tangle. Don't know if I'll give it another try but it was an experience. I never realized what a control freak I was with my tangling!
Laura said "We can't get to this place of vulnerability with our dominant hands, at least not easily." Your preaching to the choir mama!
I did look at other challengers before I began, how did they get theirs to look so controlled. My left hand is not my friend, I do not know her... Do not want to know her... I rant...
Laura gives permission to make a mess and license to create Zentangle MAYHEM! I took that literally and ran with it.
I thought shading might help, NOT! Used a HUGE Sharpie marker with a big piece of paper, used tangles that I enjoy. When I look at my rendition I think of the movie "Tootsie" when they are shooting Dustin Hoffman in drag as Tootsie. As the director says to the camera man "I'd like to make her look a little more attractive. How far can you pull back?" Cameraman answers: "How do you feel about Cleveland? So, if I could squint, move back a few miles, and look again, I might appreciate this tangle. Don't know if I'll give it another try but it was an experience. I never realized what a control freak I was with my tangling!
LOL. I think it turned out fabulous and your post had me giggling! This was such a hard challenge and you rose to the occasion!
ReplyDeleteYour post has me giggling too!!! Cute ;-0 Had forgotten that line from the movie..... You were smart to try larger - like a kid in kindergarten or 1st grade with their chubby crayons and pencils. I may try that.
ReplyDeleteVery nice effort and greatly amusing post to describe the process. I totally relate!
ReplyDeleteNice tangles for first try. Perhaps if you learn to know your lefthand better you might become friends in the end.
ReplyDeletethanks for your comment.
Your zentangle is delightful!!! The "Tootsie" comment is so funny - I remember that line - LOL.
ReplyDeleteDanni, I think this is GREAT! It looks like some gorgeous, lush opera cape dropped carelessly to the floor behind an amorous inamorata, tasselled ties lying with abandon to the sides...Gee, I really wish I could have met you in February!
ReplyDeleteSeems like you had as much trouble using your non-dominant hand as me.
ReplyDeleteI'm really amazed by some of the results! Did you see my mister potatohead? If you need a good laugh you should check it out *shame*.
I do like your tangle! With yours you can really see your left hand isn't your best friend, just like mine isn't :)
So much fun just think how good this is for our brains!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! I don't think I could have done it with a big sharpie. It was easier for me to keep it small.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your process in such a fun way, Danni. We can all relate! I love how we can kick and scream in these challenges, and still move fearlessly forward ! We've all made some lovely mayhem this week, yes?
ReplyDeleteDanni, I love it. I thought of my garden when I saw it. What a funny post too.
ReplyDeleteI will say that my left hand is my friend with some activities, but not with drawing. I like your results.
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