Category Archives: Pastel

30-Day Creative Gathering Group Gallery, 9.2022

Diane Scott Wilde

713 pieces of fabulous art were created in our September Gathering. Last year our total was 620. So even though we were missing several artists, we still did very well.
Bravo! One and all! If you painted one day, or 30, Congratulations! Our fourth year is off to a fabulous start!

I am so honored to share this time with so many talented artists. Your work is amazing! I applaud your curiosity, your drive, your experimentation. Your fearlessness. Your desire for growth. Your generosity and graciousness with fellow members is a true gift. Thank you for your kindness, and your honesty.

A huge thank you to all artists for granting permission to show your work here and on the group Pinterest board. I am so excited to share this small selection of fabulous art. I know you will love it as much as I do. Feel free to leave comments for the artists. The Pinterest gallery is even better, you can see them all together. Grab a cuppa, and enjoy!

Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Sandy Sandy
Sandy Sandy
Sandy Sandy
Lucie Trepanier
Lucie Trepanier
Lucie Trepanier
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy
Eva Lato
Eva Lato
Eva Lato
Johanne Boisvert
Johanne Boisvert
Lynne Mizera
Lynne Mizera
Lynne Mizera
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Chandra Lynn
Chandra Lynn
Chandra Lynn
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Lynne Forrester
Lynne Forrester
Lynne Forrester
Ann Osgood
Ann Morriss Osgood
Jaine Buse
Jaine Buse
Jaine Buse
Karin H. Schoonover
Karin H. Schoonover
Karin H. Schoonover
Christiane Drieling
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath

I did not include links this time, but the artists with websites can easily be found in a browser search. Thanks so much for taking the time to view these fabulous work.

Art can heal, it can lift us up. Art encourages community & reduces isolation. It increases self awareness. For the artist and for the viewer. Art can build a bridge across borders, and foster true friendships. Art gives meaning to our lives. Our Gathering has proven the all of this.

Thank you, for sharing the gift of your creative spirit.

Wishing you peace, health, and JOYful creating!


30-Day Creative Gathering, February 2022 Artist Gallery

Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher

The results are in. The February 2022 30-Day Creative Gathering was a triumph of spirit. Roughly 665 pieces of art were created. Many in our group have been doing a bi-annual painting challenge since 2013. Bravo! We added a handful of new members.
Welcome creatives!

I am so honored to be among the talented creators in this group. You are inspiring! Your desire to learn, your commitment to growth and experimentation. Your kind generosity with fellow members. Congratulations to all, on your amazing, creative journey!

Thank you for granting permission to display your wonderful works. Here, and on the Pinterest group board. I will have the images pinned in the next day or two. Be sure to check back for the stunning gallery. 🙂

I know you will admire the stunning work accomplished in the gathering. All work is copyright of the artist and may not be copied or shared in any way with out their written permission.

Take a seat, grab a cup of java. Realax, and enjoy!

30-Day Creative Gathering, February 2022 Participating Artists

Ginny Butcher

Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher
Ginny Butcher

Sea Dean

Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean
Sea Dean

Val van der Poel

Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel
Val van der Poel

Johanne Boisvert

Johanne Boisvert
Johanne Boisvert

Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay
Beth Farabough Bolay

And then, I have nature and art and poetry,
and if that is not enough, what is enough?
Vincent Van Gogh


Laurelle Cidoncha

Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha
Laurelle Cidoncha

Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks
Christine Brooks

Linda Lovisa

Linda Lovisa
Linda Lovisa

Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward
Laurie Sayward

Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard
Celeste Gerard

And then, I have nature and art and poetry,
and if that is not enough, what is enough?
Vincent Van Gogh


Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde
Diane Scott Wilde

Karin Hooper Schoonover
Karin Hooper Schoonover

Helen Trachy

Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy
Helen Trachy

Nelvia McGrath

Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath
Nelvia McGrath

Natasha Papousek

Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek
Natasha Papousek

Happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely.
Light and colour, peace and hope,
will keep them company to the end of the day.
Winston Churchill.


Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker
Teresa H. Hazelbaker

Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl
Lori D. Wikdahl

Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell
Eileen Vivell

Eva Lato
Eva Lato

Cindi Jones
Cindi Jones

I would like to paint the way a bird sings.
Claude Monet.


Corinne Bekker

Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker
Corinne Bekker

Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin
Martha Heimdahl Slavin

Thank you for taking the time to view the artworks.
I hope you enjoyed them as much as I have.

Wishing you JOY!

Like The Deserts Miss The Rain

10 minutes of Glorious rain.
10 minutes of Glorious rain.

A few blessed minutes. Rain. Needed to help fight the fire that is north of us. We are not in any danger, but the plume of smoke is ominous just the same. The areas around us received more rain, as usual. I read that there were 99 fires in Arizona. Such a high number, and we are not the only state with active fires.

Messy Desk, SMD.
Messy Desk, SMD.

I am finally finished with this trio I started in the Creative Gathering. I switched the colors, wasn’t quite happy with my first choice. As luck would have it, I painted the blooms and sky about three times. Haha.

After my first color layer on the blooms, I used a non permanent pen to add the details back to the purple and pink. I had already painted the sky, having noticed how pale the color was. And that some of the white gesso was showing through in small areas. For some reason, I did not notice the ink had smeared, until I had finished the last panel. ??? Maybe the shine was distracting? Haha. I really have no idea how I did not notice it. The black ink over the sky areas was very light, it just looked slightly dirty.

I began again. Another layer of blue here and there. Two more layers to cover the inky blooms. More sealer. I painted the centers with liquitex acrylic paint pen, two layers of semi-transparent yellow. For a closer look, click the image below.

Oops, I did it again. Thought it would be a quick fix. Ha! I painted these for three little under-age-five sisters. Recycled cradled board equals lots of texture. Here is a look at the original palette. Better, yes?

Day 12, Mixed Media on 6 x 6 Cradled Board. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.
Day 12, Mixed Media on 6 x 6 Cradled Board. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.

Happy week to you!