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30 In 30, Day Thirteen

We are nearing the halfway point in Leslie Saeta’s 30 day challenge. The internet has been out most of the day, so I have yet see what my friends and fellow artist have worked on. I have a dinner date tonight, with my cousin and her four adorable daughters. The painting I started for today will have to be for tomorrow, it isn’t quite finished.

This lemon is one of the paintings I was able to save. Actually, it was done, it just was still drying and it look ruined. But when I looked the next morning, it looked pretty great. I am happy with it. I will be able to use it for an illustrated recipe.

Do you want to know a bit more about why lemons are so good? The link will lead you to an article I wrote last year.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look. Don’t forget to visit Leslie’s site!

Watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © Sheila Delgado 2013

30 In 30, Day 12

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Watercolor, pen, on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © Sheila Delgado 2013

Saved this after all. I added the pen detail, just a bit. And I really think it helped. it could be a lot better, but it won’t end up in the trash. I need to add a bit of sky, get rid of the white. I am thinking of adding a peek of a reader behind the trunk. A bit of shoe or shoulder. What do you think?

Have a super day everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by!

For more great art, (not saying this is great, just that there is a ton of good stuff to be seen) visit Leslie’s site.

Leslie Saeta’s September 30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge, Day Ten

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patient virtue stare
wait becomes much to bear
plump auspicious pear
~ SMD

Watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. 5 x 5 © Sheila Delgado 2013

I thought I had ruined this. I was almost done too. I had planned to have the stem much longer, and the leaf (or two) were going to be larger and bend down closer to the fruit. I botched the shape of the stem connecting to the leaf, and I had to scrub it all out. The paper was stained, and the only thing I could do was create the leaf to cover it up. Don’t you think that little lone leaf is just about perfect? Such an amazing surprise!

I bought some pears today. I read that you do not want to put them in the fridge until they have ripened. It stops the process. I always leave mine out, I think they taste better at room temperature. I have some Laughing Cow cheese, and I am going to make a Grilled cheese and pear sandwich with that. I also found an almost ready mango. Heaven is waiting on the counter!

If you want to see more submissions from other artists for the 30 day challenge, click here.

Good luck to all the artists on day ten!

Have a terrific Tuesday!