1st Saguaro. 4 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado
Here is the first, once thought failed, cactus. What do you think? Is this a good save?
The sky started as a solid plane of color. The blue was just dark enough, that I was not sure additional layers would show up. But they do. Whew! It is a little spindly. The rows are a bit uneven. Still, there is nice texture, some mixing of colors, and a few nice blooms. I am very happy with how this turned out!
Saguaro. 6 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado
This was my second attempt. I am happy with the result. Managed to loosen up. Also, I did not kill the light with too many layers. There are things I will do different the next time. Learned from this, so all is well.
Painting a Saguaro, SMDelgado
The first painting was solid areas of flat color. My white pen gave out, so I switched to paint and a brush. Wasn’t liking it, so I stopped and set it aside. Today it does not look as bad to me, I plan on going back to finish that one.
I was late in posting card #1. I did not receive these back to back. This fun Zentangle art is from my good friend Kat van Rooyen. We have swapped for several years. Kat lives in Tazewell Virginia. In years past, she has shared her wonderful photos of the Appalachian Mountains.
L.Y.A #2 2017 Kat van Rooyen. Tazewell VA
Kat is a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Her classes are popular and she often gets requests to add more. She is inspiring. Health issues could have stopped her in her tracks. But she keeps on going!
Kat’s message on the back:
And this reminder:
Thanks so much Kat for this awesome card. I love your work! My collection just keeps growing! It arrived in pristine condition! You can see more of Kat’s cool tangles at heartsuntangled.com. Her gorgeous photos are there as well. Be sure to visit!
Morning fog at Mingus. SMD 2017
Both of these photos are from Monday. Good day. Inspirational views.
Sunrise sunset, sunrise, sunset,
Swiftly flow the days,
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers,
Blossoming even as they gaze…
Sunrise sunset, sunrise, sunset!
Swiftly fly the years,
One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears…
Fiddler on the Roof
Mingus is blushing. SMD 2017
Cloudscape bookmark. SMD 2017
Postcards. SMD 2017
Recently worked on postcards for friends. Sending my brand of sunshine, and prayers for quick and pain-free recovery. Made mini bookmarks too. With a positive affirmation. A little prayer my Mom has always said. I don’t know where it comes from to be honest.
I am surrounded by the white light of love & protection,
and the blue light of health & healing.
I painted them on my new/old paint boards that my friend Mark cut for me. I saved the back of my Arches watercolor block. It was a large one, so he was able to get four 6 x 6 and three 4 x 4 pieces. Thank you Mark!
Recycled paint boards.
I have to credit Sandy Sandy with the idea. One of the cool tips she gave us in her FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink E-Course. Thank you Sandy! I always save the back of pads of paper, so much you can use them for. But the Arches is so thick, I wasn’t able to cut it myself.
I will finish sanding the edges to smooth them. Mostly because I am a neat freak, but also to prevent paper cuts. My collection of paint boards now includes a 12 x 12 balsa wood, a 10 x 10 balsa wood, and these. And I recycled to boot! Wooo Whooo!
I thought about laminating one side of the board. I would be able to wipe off any spillage. But I think having the absorbent paper will work better.
Hope your Valentines day was memorable! Want a unique idea for next year? The town I grew up in has a long-standing tradition, Loveland Colorado. Their Valentine re-mailing program makes for a fun surprise.