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Postcard Preference

Time for me to decide which postcard I will send to the Visual Aids 17th ANNUAL POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE exhibition. I need your help, because I have six favorites and I can only send one card.

I just finished these two. They may seem totally unrelated. I have wanted to paint a tree in our neighbors back yard. It just glows all day long. It is taller than the rest of the trees, and it even seems to glow when the sky is grey and the sun is hidden.

Fall. 4 x 6 Mixed media postcard. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I spoke with a friend in Montana the same day I painted this tree. It was snowing sideways, the winds were so strong. I started this next one as an abstract, trying to use some leftover paint. Obviously blustery was on my mind.

Winter. 4 x 6 Mixed media postcard. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I actually think I like it better upside down. What do you think? I can see a hint of tall mountains, maybe a lake in the distance.

Winter. (Upside Down) 4 x 6 Mixed media postcard. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Here they all are together. No particular order.

Postcards 2014 © Sheila Delgado

If you have time, let me know in the comments which you like best.

There is so much for me to be thankful for. I hope for you as well. I know I am thankful for all of you who follow my blog, and who take the time to comment. Your participation is a true blessing!

Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless!

Birthday Bouquet

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I’m up! Thought it was the server. Instead it was city repairs that had the connection down. Hallelujah AMEN! That’s a big thanks to God. And to my computer guru Randy. He worked all night trying to get everything back online.

Thank You Randy!

I posted this earlier on Google+ and Facebook. It is a subtractive painting. The vase and large flowers are the first layer, a mix of red and blue. I let the paint mix on the canvas so it would be uneven. I carved out those shapes by adding a layer of white.

I added pattern to the table and vase, and more flowers. I used watercolor to add variation to some of the large buds, and to the leaves.

I almost didn’t to gift this. It didn’t turn out the way I was hoping. I know the reason, and what I can do to make the next one better. I looked at it for a couple of days, and decided that I really liked it in spite of knowing its “flaws”. My flaws as a painter.

It was for a good friend, she loves purple. She really loved it when she saw it. That’s all that matters!

Tulips Postcard

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Mark making, black acrylic on 4 x 6 watercolor paper.

Another possible submission for the Visual Aids 17th ANNUAL POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE event. I was stumped on this one. Sort of thought about a stand of trees, but I think the lines are too close together for that.

I am happy with the result, but I have already started on the next postcard. This show will be packed with postcards. I really want something that will stand out in the crowd.

Hope you are enjoying a fabulous weekend!