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30-Day Creative Gathering, February 2022 Artist Gallery

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

Sea Dean

Val van der Poel

Johanne Boisvert

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

Laurelle Cidoncha

Linda Lovisa

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

Helen Trachy

Nelvia McGrath

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.

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

Corinne Bekker

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

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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.

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.

Trio #1 Mixed Media on 6 x 6 Cradled Board. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.

Trio #2 Mixed Media on 6 x 6 Cradled Board. © 2021 Sheila Delgado. — Trio #1 Mixed Media on 6 x 6 Cradled Board. © 2021 Sheila Delgado.

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.

Happy week to you!

February 2021 30-Day Creative Gathering Group Collages

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During the February 2021 30-day challenge, over 700 pieces of art were created in our group. This is our fourth Creative Gathering, and our third year together. We are down about 120 pieces from last year. Several artists were unable to participate. We missed you!

Shown in no particular order. As I received permission, I added to the post. Many of the artists involved have been doing a bi-annual painting challenge for over 8 years. I am thrilled that so many choose to keep the challenge alive!

I am so honored to be among this group of creatives. Your work is amazing! I applaud your learning and experimenting. Your fearlessness. Your desire for growth. Your generosity and graciousness with fellow group members.

Thank you all for granting permission to share your work here and on the group Pinterest board. It is a gorgeous gallery!

Congratulations to all of the amazing artists who took part. Grab a cuppa, sit back, and browse the stunning art that follows. Enjoy!