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World Watercolor Month 2026

July was World Watercolor Month, and I decided to jump in! My only goal was simple: put brush to paper every single day. I didn’t follow the official prompts, and I didn’t feel the need to finish a complete painting each day. Some days I found inspiration in YouTube shorts, and I just let the creativity take me where it wanted. It was such a fun month of making art.

Of course, not everything went as planned. I spent weeks trying to paint a beautiful cloudscape, and as you’ll see…none of them quite worked out. But that’s all part of the creative process, and I learned something from every attempt. Timing is key.

The whole month turned out to be the perfect warm-up for the September Creative Gathering—which is almost here! Time for me to start prepping!

The first nine images were the top performers on Instagram. Most are 5 x 5 in. Some are 4 x 4 in., or 3 x 3 in. They’re not in order. Keep scrolling for a closer look at a few of my favorite pieces!

WWM Details 2026. © 2026, Sheila Delgado.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

Until next time,
may your world be rich with
color and texture
& layers of inspiration.

Happy creating!

Year Six Of The 30-Day Creative Gathering

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Feb 2024 30 day Creative Gathering Invite

Our gathering began in September of 2019.
We are still going strong!
Thanks to the amazing artists that come together twice a year.

Our gathering allows the opportunity to connect with others, make new friends, and cheer each other on.

All creatives are welcome. All mediums.

Spread the word!

If you are new to the group, click here to join.

Hope to see you in the gathering!

30-Day Creative Gathering Collage, September 2023

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My path this month was a winding one. I started loose and organic. Sketchy. Day four found me heavy into digital patterns and textures. That one was a lot of work. I managed to regain a looser feel at times. But often I was much more stylized than I had planned to be.

I struggled with abstracts. I refused to give up though. I did ten. Triple that if I count all the failures. Of those, there are only two I consider very good. Days 9 & 22. Even though it is slightly goofy, I also like day 17, the Kachina. I didn’t know what I was gonna do with that mess of a blob. 😆

Having considered my favorites for the month, I am having a hard time selecting two for the group board. Many of my favorites were chosen as much for what I learned, as for how they look. And I have to laugh, that my go to yellow was only prominent in 6 paintings. I know Val is thrilled. 😆 Shades of pink and warm white ruled this month.

30-Day Creative Gathering Favorites Collage, September 2023. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

September was a challenging month. Sometimes frustrating. I learned something new each day, with each piece. Learning is always awesome, in my book. Score! 😆

If you would like to see them in full detail, visit my Instagram profile.

As always, the connections, and conversations with friends made the month JOYFUL! Seeing their work each day is so inspiring! Stay tuned! The group gallery will be ready soon!