Happy New 30 in 30!

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Thinking of Spring. 8 x 8 Mixed media. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Day 1, 1.2016. Thinking of Spring. 8 x 8 Mixed media. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

 

Happy  New Year y’all! Welcome to another 30 in 30 challenge! I have looked forward to this since the end of September. O.K., I think it took me a month to recover from that challenge enough to think about doing it all over again!

But I have looked forward to January 2016 since December of 2015! DOWNTON! So while I might start to look forward to the end of the painting challenge at some point, I will also be simultaneously hoping that January goes on forever!

I have several ideas for a theme. Had. Have had. I can’t decide, and I am not really sure if I will have theme this time. I did not have a chance to prep in advance. But I did start painting a few days ago. I tried a few landscapes, as well as a few abstracts. Nothing very post worthy, so I thought it might be a good idea to stick with a subject I know.

I painted most of this with my fingers. Started with abstract yellow shapes, then green. Roughed in a pot. Spread colors around in the background. I used a brush to shape the pot. Also to lay down the purple base in the foreground, and the dark centers of the blooms. I added a last layer of a creamy white to the background and defined shapes with a pen.

Whew! Number one is done!

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21 thoughts on “Happy New 30 in 30!”

  1. Corinna

    Glad to see you here again, Sheila! Looks fun, painting with your fingers. I may have to give it a go. Thank you for stopping by and leaving comments about my things. Am having fun using different materials. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work this month! 🙂

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Good to see you too Corinna! So interesting the path you are on this go around! Really looking forward to seeing your work each day 🙂

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Oh Pam, you will be missed my friend! Your joyful work is a great way to start the day! Thanks for checking in with us as you can – keep us posted when you have time. Best to you always!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      I am so glad you decided to do it again Sandy! Your work is inspirational! Here’s to a fabulous January for both of us! And all of the participants! Love you Sandy!

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  7. simply painting

    Love this, Sheila! A great start… I don’t know if I will be painting this time around. I’m working on a large commissioned painting and taking a trip at the end of the month. I sure will miss it, but I might be able to join up for a couple of weeks in between. I definitely will be watching what everyone else does. 🙂

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Awww, I am so happy for you and your exciting start to 2016 Karin! But your work will definitely be missed! I do hope you can join but if not, I know you will keep us posted as you can 🙂

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  8. Dotty

    Let the good times roll! Hats off to you for starting your run through the 30-in-30 challenge. I look forward to seeing what you create.

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