Mingus Day #4. 5.5 x 12 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.
Two more complete, and two on the table. One thing is for sure, doing one a day will be easier than doing two to catch up. Maybe being behind was a blessing in disguise ‘ey?
Some days the distant trees are visible, and sometimes they disappear into the hills. Usually Mingus and that range are all one solid shade of dark. And sometimes the light catches, and new geographical details emerge.
Mingus Day #5. 5.5 x 12 mixed media on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.
This might be a work in progress. I started with a layer of matte medium then some honeycomb stencil. I added some hand lettering. Inspired by Dotty Seiter, and Laly Mille. My unfinished Laly piece was sitting on the desk next to me.
I added transparent layers, but as you can see. All those details were lost. Just as I finished with the stenciling, Janet’s latest post popped in my box. Truth be told, I have long admired the depth she achieves in her work.
Watercolor, ink, and acrylics. Before the watercolor sky dried, there was wonderful granulation. Sorry to see that evaporate. I also wish the under layers were visible.
So counting this as #5. But I will go in and add back some of that texture. Next week when I am on schedule. Stay tuned 😉
On to number six!
Hard to make a choice. Don’t have to, I can love them both. Each have a different feel and mood. You are so lucky to have such inspiration just outside your window.
So glad you like them Carol 🙂 I am lucky, and I will enjoy it as long as it lasts. Hoping the plants and trees grow v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y ;/ Have fun today with your paper dolls, or whatever might be on your table 😉
Sheila, you are going to bring your powers of observation to new heights as you live and breathe Mingus for 100 days. I am already fascinated by the variations, both in how Mingus presents itself to you and how you express what you see on any given day. Thanks for the link in your post : ) And thanks for the intro to Laly. Also, fun to have Janet pop into your discussion—in her hands the layering and letting go look much easier than they seem to feel in MY hands!
Well, it looks easy in your hands as well Dotty. But it is true that Janet is a Master at layering 😉 Powers of observation, Hmm, I like that 🙂 So glad you are following along with me Dotty 🙂 Happy creating to you 🙂
Mountains and landscapes can always offer us an untold variety of sights. I really like the first one here and like the colours in the second a lot but I find the pen work a bit on the heavy side. I hope you will post the piece again when you add the texture again. Have a great day!
I will post it again Val 😉 It is paint, so maybe that is why you find it heavy. Great day to you Val, hope Spring has found your neck of the woods 🙂
I think I like day 5 the best of these two. Both are creative and fun!
I think day 5 is my favorite so far Lana. 😉 Happy Sunday to you!