Day 3 of 30

 

Fire in the Sky. 4 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

Fire in the Sky. 4 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

Fire in the Sky before. 4 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

Fire in the Sky before. 4 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

The reference photo for this was taken in September.  I so wished I could paint that sky. Finally worked up the courage to try. Should call this a study, as I will be painting it again. Also because I learned a lot while working on it.

After the Storm.

After the Storm.

Thought I botched it good (see right). Added a wash over the entire sky and felt better. Then I added the puffy clouds. They look a little cartoony to me. Maybe I just need to add a few more. Or make them bigger. Or? They are showing as white, but they are a lighter shade of the same peachy pink. I will keep that in mind for next time. Happy with the rest, and the experience!

Here is a peek at the 4 x 4 canvas I mentioned. I LOVE how the white paint formed little circles (near the center). How did I do that? Wish I knew so I could do it again! Very excited about this little, whatever it is going to become.

Green WIP

Green WIP, 4 x 4

 

Take a peek at everyone’s day three!

Started filling my Pinterest board
with glorious art by friends and favorites!

 

 

 

20 thoughts on “Day 3 of 30

  1. laurie mueller

    Sheila, one thing I love about you is that you aren’t afraid to try something very hard- like the photo- I wouldn’t know how to begin to handle that sky. But each time you do it, it comes out even better! And also, I, too, love that little 4×4!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Aww, thanks Laurie. I just keep thinking… I wish I were better, I wish I knew more. I wish I could just take the brush in my hand and KNOW that when I was done it would be… good. LOL. But that is what keeps me painting! Desire… longing… hope.
      Have fun today my friend!

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  2. Val van der Poel

    What fun you are having Sheila! I was surprised that you didn’t use more yellow in the sky after I saw the photo – next time I guess. As for the WIP, some of the white shapes made me think of fish and the circles are bubbles so, voilà the start of an underwater scene – good luck with it.

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Awesome idea Val. Fish. Thanks 🙂 The pink was calling me in that sky. But yes, the yellow would have brought out some highlights. There will be a next time, yes 🙂 Have fun today 🙂

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  3. spiritartartist

    Love your theme Sheila – Land & Sky? And the vibrant colors in your sky are delicious! So glad to have my buddy along with me on the 9th 30in30! Hugs and Happy Creating, Sandy

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Hey, great idea Sandy! I am so happy you are in the challenge – your art in my mailbox is a daily blessing! Have fun and hugs to you too 🙂

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  4. Denise Dunn

    Ah, there are your mountains. It must be wonderful to see them all the time.
    Thanks for including the study. The wash was a good idea. I love your colors.

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Thanks so much Denise 🙂 They are very entertaining. Mingus to the east, and Granite mountain to the west. Sunset is our favorite time of day. LOL

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  5. Dotty Seiter

    The tall format accentuates the vast magnificence of the sky—great choice! And I love the vast magnificence of your courage in venturing into new painting challenges, both with STORM and GREEN WIP.

    You’re reminding me that I have a bunch of 4×4″ canvases somewhere …

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    1. Sheila Post author

      I have had these 4 x 4 for over 6 months, maybe even a year. They are sitting on my desk now so I won’t forget them. 😉
      LOL, I chose the tall format, becasue doing a larger sky was intimidating. But I felt the same, the tall format would make the sky the star. Happy pieceing, quilting, painting to you Dotty!

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