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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.

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

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!

30 Paintings In 30 Days, Day 9

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“A man watches his pear-tree day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both fruit and tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe pear at length falls into his lap!” – Abraham Lincoln

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

Here is a quick and healthy pear recipe that also makes an impressive presentation. Take thin slices of the whole fruit, top with an ounce of goat, ricotta or blue cheese. Add a drizzle of honey and you are good to go. Mmmm.

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