Category Archives: Watercolor

Patti Digh – January Book Release

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WOO WHOO!

I am in! I just received word that one/or both of my paintings are in  The Geography of Loss: Embrace What Is, Honor What Was, Love What Will Be. By Patti Digh. I sent the submissions in September of 2012. I thought the jury process had long since ended, and just figured I had not been selected.

When I saw the letter in my box, I thought it was an invitation to take part in a new project. I am so happy! And on top of that AMAZING news, I will receive a free copy of the book when it is released in mid-January.

Here is the artwork I created for the themes they supplied. One had to do with maps, and the other was on how we handle loss. I believe this is Patti’s fifth book, and in each of them, she invites artists from around the world to take part in the illustration.

Wishing you all a very Happy weekend – filled with Happy news!

The Geography of Loss by Patti Digh. To be released January 2014. Watercolor on 140 lb. cold press

The Geography of Loss by Patti Digh. To be released January 2014. Watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. @2012 Sheila Delgado

 

Spoonflower Fall Leaves Contest

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If you remember, in October I painted a fall leaf for the Milliande Birthday postcard swap. And if you don’t remember, that is OK. You can see it here.

My Dear friend Joan Princing had the great idea of using it for a fabric design. I did a very simple toss pattern and that is my entry in this weeks Spoonflower design contest. If you like what you see, you can vote for me. There is only one page, just click and submit.

I appreciate your support, and I thank you for taking the time!

Surface design from watercolor painting, fall leaf. 4 x 6 on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

Surface design from watercolor painting, fall leaf. 4 x 6 on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

Blackbird

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Blackbird, blackbird, what do you see?
Blackbird, blackbird, are you watching me?
Blackbird, blackbird, sitting so high.
Oh how I wish, I too, could fly.
S.M.D.

I am so pleased with how this turned out. I had planned on doing a solid black silhouette, but the first wash took me in another direction. This is my first little bird. I like him so much, I am going to have a hard time gifting him for the Birthday postcard swap.

Hope you are having a super day!

Blackbird. 4 x 6 watercolor postcard on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado

Blackbird. 4 x 6 watercolor postcard on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2013 Sheila Delgado