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Day 4 – Slideshow And My Art In Inked

 

Day 3 becomes day 4 (slideshow), Purple Flower, 5 x 7 Mixed media on Aquabord. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Day 3 becomes day 4 (slideshow), Purple Flower, 5 x 7 Mixed media on Aquabord. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

I could have posted this morning. I didn’t want to “cheat” by using a revision. But I spent a lot of time reworking this, and I finally just decided, it’s the work that counts.

I had the idea of going darker on the background, and thanks to Val’s 2nd of that notion, I went ahead with it. I am happy with the result.

Well, I wasn’t happy with it at first, so I tried to add a stem….

Purple-flower-with-stem

After seeing the result on-screen, (and trying three times to make it work) I decided it was better without. I am really enjoying working on this Aquabord. I have two that I botched watercolors on. I took off the paint, and because the board was stained, I spread a thin layer of white acrylic over the surface. It’s allowed me to add and remove many layers of watercolor. Fun, and interesting!

2016 INKed Calendar

I received my 2016 INKed Calendar today! I know I am a geek… but it’s so exciting seeing my work in print! INKed is a Facebook group, founded by Vicky Pratt, Katrin Dreiling and Diane McWhirter. The group is dedicated to encouraging and supporting artists and lovers of art.

I can’t really remember how I got into the group, but I am sure it stems from an invitation, and a meeting through the L.Y.A. postcard exchange. I feel like a bit of a cheat being in the group, because I do not work in ink primarily.  That much more of an honor to be a small part of this hugely talented group! I really admire these artists! You can see some of their work here.

I am “Miss December”. The two other pieces I submitted are co-featured (side column) on other months. I am certain I shared them with you before, but that is part of my “missing” September, so here they are again. Thanks Diane, Vicky and Katrin for your hard work putting it together!

Me-in-Inked

 

Here is a better look:

Sunny Still Life. Watercolor and pen. 2016 INKed Calendar. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Sunny Still Life. Watercolor and pen. 2016 INKed Calendar. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Sunny Twosome. Watercolor and pen. 2016 INKed Calendar. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Sunny Twosome. Watercolor and pen. 2016 INKed Calendar. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Sunflower. Watercolor and pen. 2016 INKed Calendar. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Sunflower. Watercolor and pen. 2016 INKed Calendar. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

My Pinterest board for this challenge, is growing . Check it out!
And take a look at Leslie’s site, where the daily art is posted.

 

 

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Day 3 Of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Day 3, Purple Flower, Mixed media on Aquabord. © 2016 Sheila Delgado. sheiladelgado.com

Day 3, Purple Flower, Mixed media on Aquabord. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Not sure if this even looks like… anything. Not sure if it is post worthy, or done. I AM sure that I enjoyed painting it. I spent a good deal of time, just focused on the color, the tip of my brush, and having fun.

I was quite far along before I “saw” petals. And the one on the bottom was too small. Made me think of Nemo’s tiny fin. I went back in with water to make the petal larger. To “erase” color. Looking at it now, I think I need to go back in and round it out more.

I also played with the idea of cropping it to a square, and deepening the entire background with the indigo. This was a quick digital sketch, just to see how it felt.

Digital sketch, Day 3, Purple Flower, Mixed media on Aquabord. © 2016 Sheila Delgado. sheiladelgado.com

Digital sketch, Day 3, Purple Flower, Mixed media on Aquabord. © 2016 Sheila Delgado.

What do you think?

Feeling better now that I am caught up! I have started my Pinterest board for this challenge, still need to add today’s . Check it out! And take a look at Leslie’s site, where the daily art is posted.

Happy Painting everyone! And Happy Downton returns Day!

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