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30 In 30, Day 24

Abstract, watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © Sheila Delgado 2013

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

You can tell by the yellow drips, the direction this was painted. I think it works better in landscape.

Abstract. Watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © Sheila Delgado 2013

A look from this direction, and there is definitely a Cars character staring back at you. A bus or a cab maybe. An older guy with spectacles and one visible tooth.

I am in love with Inktense Deep Indigo. Indigo LOVE. I would say LUV, but it is a serious color and requires proper spelling. I want to use it for everything. So many values, I just love all the shadows, and the almost blacks. There is usually a bit left on my palette, I never clean it away. Heaven forbid some of that luscious color should sit unadored at the bottom of a trash can.

I have even saved tissues from captured indigo spills. I am going to use them in collage. I used to tell people that Cobalt blue was the color of my soul. But now I think it is Deep Indigo. Does that mean I have mellowed? Or rotted? ha ha

Thanks for stopping by, I really enjoy hearing from you! I will be gone for the rest of the day, and I won’t be able to take a look, but do treat yourself to the great art and artists taking part in this challenge.

Enjoy!

Leslie Saeta’s September 30 Paintings In 30 days Challenge, Day 23

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I am working on some 4 x 6 postcards for an exhibition. Showing this one today because it was unexpected. I painted it with the red at the bottom. Too much water and not enough pigment left me with pink.

I turned this upside down and saw a man in a hat. He reminds me of the messenger boy in The Sound of Music. Do you think it looks a bit like Rolf?

When we first moved to San Diego. My folks took my brother and I to see The Sound of Music in Balboa Park. We sat on the grass, and I think we even had a picnic dinner. We were so amazed, because every time the planes went by, all the actors stopped. Everything just stopped. And when the plane had passed, they started back exactly where they had left off. It was really very cool. If you don’t know San Diego, Balboa Park is close to downtown, and right under the landing path of the planes.

Have a happy day everyone! Thanks so much for visiting me. Links to more art here.

Oh I had a bit of good news today. “GOLF SAYINGS: wit & wisdom of a good walk spoiled” is now available at Bookcollaborative.com, and on Amazon. I will make an announcement when you can peek inside the book. This is the second book my work has been published in, I will post more news about it soon.

man in cap, watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

Daniel Truhitte as Rolf in The Sound Of Music 1965

30 In 30, Day Twenty-Two

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This needs a bit more work. Some of the petals fade a bit, which is what I wanted. Trying to decide if I should take a pen to it, or just scrub out some of the sky area. The leaves need more detail too. But for today, this is my painting. What do you think it needs? This happened quite fast, and I am pleased with it even if it is unfinished.

Enjoy your afternoon, I am on my way to BBQ Ribs. YUM!

More great art at Leslie’s site – Enjoy!