Category Archives: Photos

Day 26 – Desert Jewels

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Desert Jewels. 4.25 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Desert Jewels. 4.25 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

 

Still having fun with the Mingus Mountains to the east. I have so many ideas, collage, layering, textures. But I need some wood panels. Think that would be better than paper or canvas. I wouldn’t have to be so delicate. Played with the shapes on this. I tilted the lines, and I like it. Lined with pencil.

Each time I look to the mountains they are new. Partly cloudy day makes for constant changes in the view. Today the field in front turned a perfect platinum blonde. (Photos taken on the 21st.)

Can’t wait to get home and LOOK AT ALL YOUR GREAT ART!

 

Mingus Mountains

Mingus Mountains

Mingus

Mingus

Mingus

Mingus

 

Treat yourself to the Day 26 art on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
I have a lot of posting to do on my Pinterest board for the event!

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Day 11

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All Aglow. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

All Aglow. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

 

Some days, just after the rain has passed, the sky turns a greenish grey. The light seems to make my neighbor’s tree glow from within.  I used artistic license, I can’t see the bottom half of the tree, and the top is squared off, not a pretty “tree” shape.

Today the clouds put on a show, as they passed over Mingus Mountain.  Here is a short clip to give you an idea.

Sunlight and shadows.

Sunlight and shadows.

 

Take a look at day 11 on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
My Pinterest board for the event is bursting with over 500 works of art!

 

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Day 4 – Hills In Blue

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Hills in Blue. 5 x 11 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Hills in Blue. 5 x 11 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Looking through an old Sara Steele calendar, I was bombarded by her color intensity. I LOVE her use of color. So today, I had that in mind as I worked. This my second piece, the first is a WIP I will share tomorrow.

I find it funny, but so far I have not been stressed about this challenge. I don’t have a map, or even a destination in mind. Just putting one foot in front of the other.

I do know there will be flowers. Of course. And there will be an elephant or two.

I managed to prep a few photos. Not great, but you can see why I am so drawn to the landscape here in Prescott Valley.

 

Mingus mountain.

Mingus mountain.

We are having the summer rains. Monsoon season. We get short bursts of rainstorms. Sometimes with tiny hail, often with thunder and lightning. We are loving it!  Cloudy skies and colorful sunsets. My view is to the east, and this is one of God’s glorious sunset creations

 

After the Storm.

After the Storm.

Sightseeing with friends from California, we discovered Watson Lake. In the rain. I really hoped they would get to see some rain, but I wish it had not been while we were at the lake.  These rocks are so vivid in the sun. Oh well, we still took loads of photos.

 

Watson Lake.

Watson Lake.

 

The gallery is growing on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
I am also adding friends and favorites to my Pinterest board for the event.