Days 25 & 26 Of February’s 30

Day 25, Acrylic on paper. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.
Day 25, Acrylic on paper. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.

The moon was rising over Mingus while I worked. I think somehow it found its way to the paper. That was not a conscious decision. I just felt it needed some brightness.

While editing, I thought to tone down the Tawny. The pink. Does it look pink to you too? Tawny is listed as a light brown to brownish-orange color. This is the mid-value of the color. You may not notice a difference. But I’d be curious to know which you prefer.

Day 25, altered, Acrylic on paper. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.
Day 25, altered, Acrylic on paper. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.

I am not sure this next one is finished. It needs something. I will continue with it. Suggestions are always welcome.

Day 26, Acrylic on paper. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.
Day 26, Acrylic on paper. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.

Beautiful end to the day!

Peeking Over Mingus. SMD 2021
Peeking Over Mingus. SMD 2021
Mingus Moon High. SMD 2021
Mingus Moon High. SMD 2021
Mingus Moon Rising. SMD 2021
Mingus Moon Rising. SMD 2021

10 thoughts on “Days 25 & 26 Of February’s 30

  1. cindys.world

    Sheila you live in a beautiful place. I love the colors in the dessert where you are. They always come out in your paintings.

    I like the second one 😀❤️

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    1. Sheila Post author

      So nice to hear Cindy! You know I would so love to visit your country!
      I found Scotland’s Home of the year on Youtube, and I am loving it. I love the old stone cottages. LOL.
      So nice to hear you like the painting. I thought it was a flop, but most folks in the group liked it better than the other. Haha.

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  2. v

    Lovely shots of MIngus and the moon rise Sheila. I am not sure about the art in this – it really doesn’t speak to me but I like the bottom piece best of the two. – We are almost done!!!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Thanks for your honesty, Val. 🙂
      There is an artist I follow on Instagram. 9x9painting. Hiroshi Matsumoto.
      He does abstract oils. Color blocks and sometimes landscapes.
      I am intrigued by how his pieces make me feel. Some are so soothing.
      I have been trying for a few months to develop a style like that.
      For myself mostly. My enjoyment.
      Yes! Whew! time just keeps getting faster and faster. I feel like I have struggled all month long, and yet, it has still flown by.
      And I will be sorry, and miss seeing everyone each day. LOL 🙂

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  3. Dotty Seiter

    Sheila, I am liking and am fascinated by the way the moon found its way into your Day 25 painting! Not sure I have a preference regarding the tawny and toned-down tawny, but I notice that the first image has a stronger sense of saturation to my eye, and therefore presents a degree of contrast not evident in the toned down version.

    Regarding Day 26: add line(s)?

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    1. Sheila Post author

      That is it exactly Dotty. So you prefer the contrast. Good to know. Thank you 😉
      I agree, I think some marks of some kind will help the second one.
      Thanks, Dotty 🙂

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