Author Archives: Sheila

Day 18

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Wide awake. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Wide awake. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Not sure this is done. I did one like this before, and used pen to show the petals. So I may go back in and add some shapes. Or maybe some bits of blue sky. Contemplating. I love how the colors mingle, it was a lot of fun!

I am trying to get ahead on writing my posts for the week I am gone. Was so excited to have the paintings done, I forgot about the posts. Bye for now.

Wishing you a sunny Sunday!

Treat yourself to the Day 18 art on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
My Pinterest board for the event is bursting with almost 1000 works of art!

 

 

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Day 17 Of 30

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Country Roads. 4.25 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Country Roads. 4.25 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

How do I know God wants us to smile? Because he lined the country roads with wildflowers. Yellow, purple, white, and blue.  Some stand tall, together yet apart. Others huddle close as if sharing a secret.

Some of the challenge artists are sharing secrets. About themselves, their work, or their subjects. I think we all are standing tall. Dedicated to a common goal. Working together, even though we are apart.

Leslie has her reasons for hosting the challenge.  She wants us to have fun, paint more and get our art out into the world. I think the true blessing comes in the friendships we make.

Thank you Leslie, for all the hard work you put into this event! To all of my 30 in 30 friends old and new…

Thanks so much for dropping by, taking a look, and letting me know what you think.  I know we usually give thanks at the end of this artsy month. But each day I am so grateful to hear from you… just wanted to let you know.

 

Treat yourself to the Day 17 art on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
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Day 16 – And a Haiku

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Morning's Glory. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Morning’s Glory. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Back to the flowers. And more practice with the orange rocks.

I have as much fun on the sky, as I do with the flowers in these. For this sky I mixed three different blues, and I really am pleased how it turned out.  Just now noticed a floating bloom on the right, I’ll have to go in and mend that.

While unpacking, I came across a treasure from my childhood. I literally have not seen it in decades. A small handmade book of Haiku. I couldn’t help but laugh when I read my contribution.

Flowers

The flowers are in
bloom. Their colors are bright and
pretty. Pink, Blue, Red. 

Mr. Sandow's Haiku

Mr. Sandow’s Haiku

 

Guess I wasn’t as much of a tomboy as I thought. I have a sneaking suspicion the theme was a prompt. There are several flower haiku included in this prestigious volume!

Mr. Sandow put a lot of work into this. I am sure the cardboard pieces were pre-cut, and the spine is actually stitched. I do remember him screen printing the covers. Magic, that process to my 5th grade self! I am sure he had no idea that my love of art and words, and books meant that I would keep this protected all these years.

Well, maybe he does now. I found Mr. Sandow’s obituary online. He passed in 2004. He taught for over 30 years, received awards for his service. He was married for over 60 years, and served in the Army during WWII.

Rest in Peace Mr. Sandow. Thanks for being a great teacher, and encouraging creativity in your students!

Take a look at day 16 on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
My Pinterest board for the event is bursting with over 800 works of art!

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