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February 2018 Painting Challenge Review

I don’t know what it was about this challenge. But it seemed to fly by. Maybe it was having a month to recuperate from the holidays. Or the shorter month that made the 30 days not feel like 30. Or because this is my tenth challenge. All I know is, I felt less stressed and pressured than in past events. And yes, I know that the stress and pressure came from me, myself, and I.

I had a good first day, but got off to a mixed start. I felt I was posting a lot of “redo’s” or unfinished pieces. But even with that, I just felt they needed more work. I wasn’t in a serious fret mode. By midpoint I think I caught my stride.

Below you can see my favorites from the month, and viewer favorites. Of all the paintings, there are only five that I do not like. One of those made it on the viewer list (Mingus). Go figure.

I had some bad news this month, and there are major changes going on. Please know, each of you, your visits, and our conversations – have been very important to me. Thank you!

I will be adding these to my (nonexistent) Etsy shop. Most are still available, minus the giveaways. Prices range from $30 – $100. If you are interested, let me know in a comment, and leave your email address (I won’t publish that part).

Cheers to Leslie Saeta for bringing us together
for another Successful 30 In 30!
Cheers to the artists worldwide who took part!

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Thanks again to all of you who followed my progress this month.
I am truly thankful for your friendship and support!

Treat yourself to a look at the artist collages
on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days blog!

February – Day 30

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Day 30. 4 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

Here we are. The end of the challenge. And I have to say, February made it fly by. Tomorrow I will share all 30 paintings in a collage. I will share my favorites, and tell you which paintings were the most popular by page views.

See you then!

Take a peek at Leslie’s 30 In 30 Blog!

February – Day 29 Of 30, A Giveaway and A Mingus Moon!

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Day 29. 8 x 8 Acrylic on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

Just had fun with this. Tried the plastic wrap technique, but I think I laid the paint on too thick. None of the first layer, green, shows through. I rubbed in indigo, turquoise and clay afterwards. I scratched into the wet white, and green is visible. Just not in the scan.

I am happy with this. Trying to decide if it is too plain. If I need some sort of pattern. And do you think I need to add the stem to the bloom on the left? In my mind that stem is curved, and sitting behind the other flower. Oh I know, shadow on the vase?

Here is the texture from the plastic wrap. Sort of like finger prints.

Textured paint.

Giveaway

I tossed slips of paper, numbered 1 – 7 into a bowl. Day #4 was chosen, the 25th. And from day 25, the 7th comment was chosen. (Again, numbered slips of paper in a bowl.) I apologize for not thinking to take photos. Truth be told, painting a day ahead, and everything going on this month has me discombobulated. I did the drawings last-minute.

I am so grateful for your continued support and friendship. Leslie’s challenge is all about building the daily painting habit, having fun and experimentation. What brings me back year after year, is your friendship and fellowship. True blessings in my life!

So pleased to share my art with you daily, and with the weekly giveaway gifts.

Congratulations Carol Edan!

Let me know which of these you would like, and I will get it in the mail to you.

Day 11. 4 x 4 Mixed Media on panel. © 2018 Sheila Delgado

Day 9. 4 x 4 Mixed Media on panel. © 2018 Sheila Delgado

Promise, Day 6. 4 x 4 Mixed Media on panel. © 2018 Sheila Delgado

Mingus

We started the day dark and wonderfully dreary.
Mingus stayed undercover.
Right outside my window, snowballs were at the ready.

Where’s Mingus?

Snowballs.

Winter Surprise.

By 2 pm, the sky had cleared.
Late in the afternoon I saw the changing colors, and took these photos.
All within 30 minutes or so. Mingus still has a hint of snow.