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Postcard Pilfering

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Ibis Sketch. 4 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado

Ibis Sketch. 4 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado

 

I received a beautiful picture postcard from Christine Brooks, and I knew I wanted to paint the image. An Ibis, walking in a cross walk. Such a graphic composition. Just noticed I have him walking on the edge of the cross walk.

I was intimidated about trying to paint this bird. But again, the sketchbook made it less about “grand” perfection, and more about practice. I’m pretty happy with my first Ibis. Thanks Christine, for the surprise!


30 In 30

It’s here. Leslie’s painting challenge starts in three days. Last week I thought about my palette for the challenge. I don’t think my color choices have changed much since the September Round. To get it straight in my head, and to find out which supplies I need, I made a color chart. I used a hinge pin to dab the paint on. Less mess.

Acrylic color chart.

Acrylic color chart.

Now I can clearly see what I have in stock, and which paints are gloss or matte. I reorganized my art cart, most used items close at hand. You all know how much I love to organize, LOL. I even started a couple of small pieces.

So why do I feel so antsy?

 

 

 

 

Have you been to Dollar Tree lately? They have collage papers in stock. Three colorways in multiple patterns. Pretty nifty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepping for 30 in 30

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Eucalyptus Leaf, front and back. Watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

Eucalyptus Leaf, front and back. Watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

 

A few days ago I began getting ready for the start of what will be my ninth 30 in 30 event. Cutting paper to size, filling my watercolor pans, thinking about a theme. I think I actually have one this year! You will have to stay tuned to find out. (Sure hope you do, LOL) The painting challenge starts next month.

This leaf was day 30 of my first 30 in 30. You can click on the gallery tab above, and visit that first event if you would like. I painted pears mostly. Had fun with those. I was happy with 18 of the paintings I did that month. Not bad, just over half. Gave 7 as gifts.

That includes this Eucalyptus leaf. I loved this painting. Still do. Really enjoyed working on it, and very happy with how it turned out. They are not visible here, but there are little veins and “cracks” where some of the paint settled into the texture of the paper. Happy surprise that.

Looking forward to the happy surprises February might bring!

 

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Looking Back

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Trees. 5 x 7 watercolor on paper. 2011 Sheila Delgado

Trees. 5 x 7 watercolor on paper. 2011 Sheila Delgado

 

It’s time to start planning and painting for the Liberate Your Art international postcard exchange. If you have ever thought of joining in, you can learn more at KAT EYE STUDIO. This is one of my favorite events to take part in. Always fun to reconnect with L.Y.A. friends.

These trees were some of the first art I ever shared with others. I will always be grateful to Kat Sloma for that opportunity. I didn’t even have a website then. A year later, I had four paintings published. See what she started!

I hope you will consider signing up for the swap! Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be an artist. Open to all creatives! Photographers, poets, knitters, you name it! To all of my L.Y.A. friends, see  you soon!

 

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