Category Archives: Pen

Happy Giveaway Day!

It’s time to make some lemonade. I guess this is not really a lemon. A minor disappointment maybe.  But I am not crushed.

POSTCARD GIVEAWAY

The postcard I created for this years Postcards from the Edge benefit did not sell. The gallery sent it back to me. And I am going to set it free. Again.

Red. Abstract Acrylics on 140 lb Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Red. 4 x 6 Abstract Acrylics on 140 lb Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I have not done a giveaway before. I should probably be scientific about it. But I am thinking. K.I.S.S. So leave me a comment.

Tell me why you like Red.
Will you frame it?
Will you gift it to a friend?
Do you have a spot in your home that you know it will be perfect in?

It doesn’t have to be a long comment. I haven’t really decided, should I choose the best comment, or put names in a hat. You can give me you opinion on that too if you want.
(Probably names in a hat.)

Along with the postcard, I will include the pamphlet from the event and the collectors copy with a statement from me. The back of the postcard is stamped and numbered from the event as well.

acrylics, 4 x 6 postcard abstract

Red, Benefit pamphlet, Collector’s Copy

 

You can read more about Red here, and here.

I will make the announcement on Friday.

Happy day to ya’!

 

 

 

Day 20 – 30 in 30

Abstract. 5 x 5 watercolor and pen. © 2015 Sheila Delgado. #jan30in30, day 20

Abstract. 5 x 5 watercolor and pen. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

 

We are just an advanced breed of monkeys
on a minor planet of a very average star.
But we can understand the Universe.
That makes us something very special.
Stephen Hawking

I am just a child who has never grown up.
I still keep asking these ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions.
Occasionally, I find an answer.
Stephen Hawking

I had a name for this. Not very original. Karin Naylor mentioned it in her comment on my piece yesterday. These shapes may not be very original either. I found a couple of small paintings I did last year, and I have a feeling I saw something I liked, and tried to learn how to recreate it.

These are fun though. I have a feeling there will be more.

Treat yourself, visit Leslie’s site for a look at the artwork created today.

Also hop on over to Sea Dean’s blog and vote, each vote is a chance to win prizes!

Visit Cindy Williams and read one or more of her artist interviews!

My Pinterest board for this event is bursting with over 830 pieces of art.

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Day Seven – 30 In 30 Featured Artist Interview

Naranjo. 8 x 8 Mixed Media on Canvas Panel. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Naranjo. 8 x 8 Mixed Media on Canvas Panel. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

This is alcohol inks, watercolor, and acrylic on canvas. I love the messiness. It started with just two big blobs, I had to carve out the shapes a bit, but they were all there. That is why the top “flower” doesn’t really match the others. I liked that shape, so I left it alone. I am debating taking out the leaf veins, I really like how they look in the first slide.

I have worked on this since before the challenge started. Thought I’d get a day or two ahead. HA! I think it might still need some more work. I am going to let it sit for a few days.

Naranjo. 8 x 8 Mixed Media on Canvas Panel. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Final, Naranjo. 8 x 8 Mixed Media on Canvas Panel. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Leslie Saeta is our host for the painting challenge, I hope you will visit her site and browse today’s creations. Visit Sea Dean to post your daily painting, or to vote on those posted. Prizes for the most active artist, AND the most active voter. You can vote for three artists each day. That includes me, of course.

I just now noticed how strong the texture from the canvas is in these slides. It is not distracting in person.

Artist Cindy Williams is featuring artist interviews this month – and today is my day! Hope you will hop on over to her blog to take a look!