Category Archives: Flowers

September’s 30 in 30 Starts Soon

Leslie Saeta’s 30 paintings in 30 days challenge is back. There are still a few days to sign up if you’re interested. I love taking part in these. This will be my fifth challenge. Each one has been a learning experience, and my work has improved as a result. If you would like to take a look back, click on the links in the sidebar (below).

I am trying to get a few pieces painted ahead of time. Just in case. Backups, for when a days work just bombs. Here is a small peek…

Sunny peek

Here are two pieces I painted last week as gifts…

8 x 8 gallery wrapped acrylic.

Joyful Sunday to you!

Sunny Warmth

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I am really happy with how this turned out. Again, the colors on the vase itself are not showing well. There is some contouring, and the shadows are deeper. While working on this, I thought I may have botched the greenery. But having come back to it after a few days, it works.

I have still been working on faces….

Quick sketch

I am also working on pattern designs as well.

Kelp sketch, for pattern design.

Heading home tomorrow, I have been in Prescott Arizona for a few days. So pretty here, and the weather has been cloudy and raining on and off. Perfecto!

Hope you are having a fabulous weekend in your neck of the woods!

Sunny Bouquet

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Sunflowers in a white vase. 6 x 9 watercolor on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © Sheila Delgado

I am having too much fun with these simple little flowers. And by that I mean, I am having fun keeping it simple while I paint these flowers. I completed another bouquet today that I will share with you soon. The vase looks better in person. There is a hint of light blue for shaping, and the yellow reflection does not look so choppy. I used some indigo (watery) for shadow under the petals, but here it looks green, I suppose that works too.

I am thinking I may crop this just a bit on the left and top, but that can be done with matting. I am very tempted to go back in and even out the background, The pink is dark in just that one area. But maybe this is a wall in an old Mexican cantina… and that stain is from someone throwing their beer against the wall on a rowdy Cinco De Mayo night!