Day 19 of February’s 30-Day Creative Gathering

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Day 19, 8 x 8 watercolor on Fabriano paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Day 19, 8 x 8 watercolor on Fabriano paper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

I was fighting with this one, and then I realized why it was not working. I was not using Arches paper. You can see in the sky, how spotty the paint settled. In the cactus as well, but the texture works there. I did nave fun with the saguaro. But I always do. Haha.

I’m like the trunk of a cactus…
I take in a dose of culture and time with friends,
then I retreat and go live on it for a while
until I get thirsty again.
Nancy Horan

The canyon country does not always inspire love.
To many it appears barren, hostile, repellent –
a fearsome mostly waterless land of rock and heat,
sand dunes and quicksand, cactus, thornbrush, scorpion, rattlesnake, and agaraphobic distances.
To those who see our land in that manner,
the best reply is, yes, you are right,
it is a dangerous and terrible place.
Enter at your own risk.
Carry water.
Avoid the noonday sun.
Try to ignore the vultures.
Pray frequently.
Edward Abbey

8 thoughts on “Day 19 of February’s 30-Day Creative Gathering”

  2. Kat Van Rooyen

    Oh this is lovely! I enjoy your color choices so much. I don’t see the problem in the sky, just a gorgeous painting! I also LOVE that first quote

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Haha. Yes me too Kat. I thought some of my introverted artistic friends would enjoy that one. Haha. 🙂
      So glad you enjoyed the painting Kat. Sending prayers. 🙂

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