Category Archives: Painting Challenge

30 In 30, Day Eighteen

This is as self portrait. Sort of.

I started by just moving some paint around. A few minutes in, and her features started to reveal themselves to me.

I finished, and it reminded me of a sketch I have framed. When I was in grade school, one of my teachers did this for all of the students in her class. It must have been a gift for Mother’s day or for Valentines. I have had it since I was seven I think.

So what do you think, do you see a resemblance?

Gouache on 140 lb. cold press paper. © Sheila Delgado 2013

Sheila age seven

There are a lot of really great pieces of art to see on Leslie’s site. I hope you will take a look. Thanks for taking the time to visit me. I love hearing from you!

30 In 30, Day 16

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Acrylic on 140 lb. paper

It was super hot again today, so fall has not found Southern California just yet. Wishful thinking I suppose. Days are a little shorter. I noticed for the first time today. Major bummer.

Hope you all had a happy Monday! Sending prayers out for friends and family in Colorado and New Mexico. For everyone, blessings!

30 In 30, Day Thirteen

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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!