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Day 15 – Sea Dean’s Art Party

Pear. 4 x 6, watercolor on 140lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

I love the tradition of giving fruit at Christmas. When I was young, we always received an orange and whole nuts in our stockings. Chocolate too, if we were really lucky. While these edible treats may not have been the first thing we went for on Christmas morning, we were always anxious to eat them. My brother and I were sure to keep ours separated. That’s mine, that’s yours… very important!

I still remember learning in school how exotic black pepper, oranges, nuts or chocolate were to acquire. One thing I am truly grateful for, is the abundance of fruits and vegetables we have available to us throughout the year. What a blessing! Kiwi, mango, pear, peas, asparagus. This year the grapes have been ginormous!

May your larder be full, and your stomach content!

Sea Dean and I invite you to visit. Christmas cello anyone?

Day 14 – Sea Dean’s Art Party

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Drowsy, 4 x 6 watercolor, 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

I am pretty sure I still have this doll packed away. She was a talking doll. “I want another drink of water!” I remember that, but she said a few more lines as well. The doll was introduced in 1964. That was just a little before my time, not much, but a little. The hair on my doll never looked like this, it was permanently parted. Her big bald forehead was prominent and it was full of scuff marks. No mommy of the year award for me.

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the month! Jiminy Cricket! I hope you will take a look at the party art. There are some really cute critters, and an awesome abstract tree. If you need a moment to chill, have a listen to this. Merry, Merry, Joy, Joy!

Day 13 – Sea Dean’s Art Party

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Raggedy Ann. Watercolor, 4 x 4 140 lb. cold press paper. @2013 Sheila Delgado

When I was about 7 years old, my cousin Anthony and I were Raggedy Ann and Andy for Halloween. I remember neither one of us was too happy about it. I am sure that was because we had to wear tights that had tape on them to make stripes. Then add the makeup and wig, and you are talking pure torture for a kid. But that is the price you pay for a sack full of free candy!

Painting this was pure fun. I really love the rough edge at the bottom. If I had tried to do that on purpose, you can bet it would have just been a hot mess. I Think this would make a great pillow. What do you think?

Check out the paint party, and enjoy!