Category Archives: Daily Painting

#The100DayProject

Mingus Day 1. 5.5 x 12 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

Day one of #100DaysOfMingus. Yes, I’ve gone and done it. Judy Jacobs posted an invite. I thought about it for a week, and finally signed up. I have a list of ideas for the 100 day project. Subjects I like to paint. Right up to the last-minute I could not decide what to commit to. Terrible problem I know.

A simple start, because I am already behind. LOL. As with the 30 day challenge, I will paint a day ahead at least. Alternate views, different mediums and techniques. That should help keep boredom at bay.

See ya tomorrow!

Keeping My Hand In It

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Small Sketch. 4 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado

I am hoping tomorrow I can start on an 8 x 8 piece. For now, just a sketch. I started it last night, and finished this afternoon. And here it is five minutes to ten, and I am just now able to post.

Cold and dreary here. Maybe that influenced some of my color choices. I was hoping to get caught in the rain while I was running errands, but no luck. We do have rain on the way this weekend.

Hope your weather is what you hope, and that you are safe and warm!

February 2018 Painting Challenge Review

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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).