Spoonflower Monochrome Moments

Cross Ikat Lumbar Pillow. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Cross Ikat Lumbar Pillow. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

Spoonflower hosts weekly design challenges. They are themed, and there are prizes for the top 10 designers. A fun way to build your portfolio and shop offerings. It’s been much too long since I have taken part, but I am jumping back in.

As always, I learned a lot in the process. I designed this specifically for a decorative pillow.

In addition to the cash prizes for the top ten designs, the top 50 have their proof swatch printed for free. A proof is required before the print is available for sale. Winners are decided through public voting.


I’d love your vote!
Scroll through to select, and then click the submit button. Thanks so much!

Cross Ikat Sample, © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Cross Ikat Sample, © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Cross Ikat Wallpaper, © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Cross Ikat Wallpaper, © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
July Mingus Sky. SMD
July Mingus Sky. SMD

The luminous light that burns on the Arizona desert,
out of long miles of untouched sage and sand. . .
Yes, that’s where I want to be, on an observation car
traveling swiftly into the Southwest.
Losing myself in a shimmer of fine dust.
Elizabeth Shepley Sergeant

7/6 – 7/12 25% OFF


Outdoor rugs, yoga mats, yoga towels, beach towels, welcome mats, can coolers,
picnic blankets, sling chairs, folding stools, outdoor floor cushions, sun shades,
coffee mugs, travel mugs, tablecloths, table runners, placemats, coasters,
water bottles, wine chillers, cutting boards, serving trays, acrylic trays,
acrylic boxes, desk mats, stickers, notebooks, stationery cards and wrapping paper
15% off everything else (excludes digital gift cards)

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Uppercase Magazine #54, Abstract Art

Misty Horizon. 8 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Misty Horizon. 8 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

Misty Horizon was published in Uppercase Magazine. The acceptance letter arrived over a month ago. I’m so excited to finally be sharing this great news with you.

Uppercase #54 has arrived.
Uppercase #54 has arrived.

Here is what I had to say about creating abstract art. I had just come home from the hospital, and I was so worried that I would sound like a dork. Haha. I was very grateful to be home in time to meet the deadline.

Arduous Abstracting. Sheila Marie Delgado
Arduous Abstracting. Sheila Marie Delgado
Defining Abstract Article, Page 86.
Defining Abstract Article, Page 86.

I submitted five pieces. The others were acrylics. I had no idea which had been accepted, until my copy of the magazine arrived today. How exciting!

Abstract submissions, Uppercase Magazine. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Abstract submissions, Uppercase Magazine. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

The magazine is available at Joann craft stores. You can also get a sneak peak at the awesome abstracts in Janine’s flip through here. Inspirational! I’ve discovered new favorite artists!

Thanks so much for taking a look, whew that was a long one!

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Each piece is available in my Society6 shop on a variety of items. Now on Sale!


Collections
Sand and Chili
Sandy Shore
Blue Ice
Turquoise Stream
Misty Horizon

7/6 – 7/12 25% OFF


Outdoor rugs, yoga mats, yoga towels, beach towels, welcome mats, can coolers,
picnic blankets, sling chairs, folding stools, outdoor floor cushions, sun shades,
coffee mugs, travel mugs, tablecloths, table runners, placemats, coasters,
water bottles, wine chillers, cutting boards, serving trays, acrylic trays,
acrylic boxes, desk mats, stickers, notebooks, stationery cards and wrapping paper
15% off everything else (excludes digital gift cards)

Daily Painting & World Watercolor Month 2022

Day 1, WWM. 4 x 4 watercolor on paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 1, WWM. 4 x 4 watercolor on paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

I am participating in World Watercolor Month, founded by Doodlewash and created by Charlie O’Shields. I am also working on repeat patterns for my Spoonflower shop, I’ll share more about that later. For WWM, I am keeping it simple. My theme is circles.

My thought is to create repeat patterns using some of the circles created this month. Below you will see some examples. Just a quick mock up with several background versions. It needs a bit more editing before it is Spoonflower shop ready.

Would you like to see more watercolor art?
Check out #worldwatercolor, and #worldwatercolormonth on Instagram.
You are welcome to join the fun, it’s never too late!
Happy July to you!
Thanks so much for following along. 🙂

Day 2, WWM. 4 x 4 watercolor on paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 2, WWM. 4 x 4 watercolor on paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 3, WWM. 4 x 4 watercolor on paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 3, WWM. 4 x 4 watercolor on paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 3, WWM. Pattern 5. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 3, WWM. Pattern 5. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all,
through despair and hope,
through faith and love,
’till we find our place,
on the path unwinding.
Elton John

We are all joined in a circle of stories.
Linda Joy Myers.

Circles, like the soul, are never ending
and turn round and round without a stop.
Ralph Waldo Emerson.