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Second Try, And Something New

Deep Dark Blue. 4 x 6 in. watercolor and pen on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

This looks nothing like the original. I could not adjust the scan to make it match. And photos do not read well either. I did manage to get the blooms more true to life. They are warmer, not cool.

But the shadow is deeper. The back ground is warmer and more even in tone. There are lighter areas, but the transitions are smooth. Indigo, Cad Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow.

The table was a patchy mix of ochre and the green mix of Cerulean and Naples Yellow. The two colors did not merge well. I kept working the area, and finally just smoothed it out completely. I was really disappointed with the shadow, but in the end it was just about perfect. (A rarity.)

I am really happy with this piece. Just wish I could share, “the real thing”. Ha ha! And I know, I should probably just keep my mouth shut. You would never know the trial and errors. But this is the truth.

Take Two

I am going to try #1 again. Indigo did not coöperate. I was heavy-handed, the colors are not fresh and bright. This is a LIP. Learning in progress.

#1. 2.5 x 3.5 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

#2 Take Two. 2.5 x 3.5 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

#2. 2.5 x 3.5 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

Day 26 Of 30

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#26. 4 x 6 in. watercolor/pen on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

When I laid down the yellow, I meant for it to resemble multiple blooms. I left out details, such as outlining each one. I added a center, to hint at one front facing bloom. But I am not sure it reads the way I intended. Oh well, I am still happy with it. Even with having to fix a flub of the wet center bleeding too much,

I will actually have the last few days of the challenge uninterrupted! Whew! Ideas for paintings have popped into my head at odd times. When I am falling asleep, behind the wheel, waiting in line. I just have not had time to do a complicated piece. Bummer.

I can honestly say that after doing a 100 day challenge, 30 days goes by really fast. Ha ha! Triple dog dare ya’!

Day 25 Of 30

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#25. 4 x 6 in. watercolor/pen on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

I meant for the background to be more pinkish, but I do like the warmth. The vase is a mix of Bordeaux and Burnt Sienna, not sure any of the red shows though. The other colors are the same as yesterday. Turner jaune brilliant (red), yellow ochre, Naples yellow and cerulean, and cad yellow. The centers are spidery, like mini lightning bolts. The effect of wet color spreading into drier color. They actually dried that way! Usually the paint continues to spread and that effect is lost.

I started one of the classes I purchased on Udemy. Painting abstract landscapes in watercolor, with Jean Lurssen. It is pretty basic, but she did help me see things differently. I am looking forward to putting those lessons to use. I also purchased her class on painting dramatic skies.

Right now classes are on sale, starting at $11.99! Take a look, and if you purchase through this link, I will earn a little something towards another class. (Thank you kindly.)