Day 14 – Purple Reign

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Purple Reign. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Purple Reign. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

 

This is the second of the flower series. Painted the same day, after Day 12. I showed the yellow flowers yesterday, because I did not want this to suffer by comparison to the first purple piece. I went much darker on this. Intentionally. I like both Day 12 and Purple Reign, for different reasons.

Which do your prefer?

I am having fun with these flowerscapes. I painted them while standing, unusual for me. I had to raise my desk, to accommodate my Raskog cart. Now the desk is too high for my chair, (I’m shopping the sales for an office chair). Standing has helped me to work loose. I am having so much fun, I want to go larger!

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Take a look at day 14 on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
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30 thoughts on “Day 14 – Purple Reign”

    1. Sheila Post author

      Thanks Carol 🙂 Yeah, you are right about standing. This is one of my favorites for the month. Have fun painting tomorrow!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      I am sure it is. 🙂 I am limited by my studio size, but I think it is time to clear of the table and go for it 🙂

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  3. Val van der Poel

    I like the combination of purple and lime – it really pops. I find that standing helps me loosen up too and am managing to keep that looseness when sitting for some smaller pieces. Keep up the good work!

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  5. Janet Bradish

    Good Morning Sheila – so rich looking and your lights and darks make this sparkle. Love how saturated you can make the watercolour. I too was drawn in with the thumbnail on Leslie’s blog. Can’t wait to see more! Have a great day.

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    1. Sheila Post author

      LOL, thanks Dotty. I love the work you have been creating this month. And WOW! So much of it! Honored if I can brighten your day a bit in return 🙂

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    1. Sheila Post author

      LOL, I like that Carol… “sing”! I didn’t know if anyone noticed I have been using song titles for some of my paintings this month.

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  11. corinnebekker

    Hi Sheila. Your piece drew me in – from the thumbnail on Leslies blog. I love the dark in this. I’ll have to go see the yellow one too now.
    How nice that standing up is helping you to loosen up. I find it works for me too.

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      1. corinnebekker

        Hahaha, yes, that’s one of my secrets. Though sitting down works for me too – with lots of music added. Find NPR Tiny Desk concerts on youtube, for instance: Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds . Works wonders for me.
        And thanks, that’s also a great compliment. <3

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