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Day 4 – Hills In Blue

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cottontail Calling

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This new neighbor visits almost daily. He drinks from the drain pipe in the front yard. I keep trying to get a good shot of him from the side, when his puffy white tail is visible. But sadly, I am much too slow. Every time I see him, the song comes to mind. And I just can’t help but speak a couple of lines out loud.

Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail…

Take a peek at the wonderful work created today
on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
I am also adding friends and favorites to my Pinterest board for the event.

A Simple Start

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Hills 1. 4 x 5 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper.

I am so happy that Leslie’s challenge is starting, I have missed you all so much!

I will fill you in on the move soon. Friends from out-of-town are visiting this week, so these first couple of posts will be short. I have not had time to prep, but I have considered themes for about a month. Still undecided. Hoping that will make each day of the painting challenge a surprising adventure!

The hills outside my window are proving to be an ever-changing inspiration. The front range often glows electric golden green. The colors mesmerize.

This is the first I have painted since July 26th. Worthy of the round file perhaps, but boy did it feel good to have a brush in my hand again!