Arabian Postcard. 4 x 6 watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. ©2014 Sheila Delgado
Many Arabian motifs include ornate leaves, vines and scroll work. Compared with Greek or Moresque ornaments, it is easy to see they have been simplified. Details have been trimmed to the barest essentials. This makes them no less intoxicating.
There are two images in the plates on Arabian Ornament in The Grammar of Ornament that have sea green in them. They caught my eye right off the bat. They were taken from pavements and walls in private houses and Mosques in Cairo. These designs were created with marble in white and black, and red tiles. There is no mention of the green material, so maybe it is just an interpretation.
The majority of these decorative designs are created from basic shapes. Circle, square, triangle, star. Familiar shapes make these designs, more accessible.
Arabian No. 5, The Grammar of Ornament
Does anyone remember those puzzle games with wood pieces in different colors and shapes? You could mix and match, the options were endless. A circle with a triangle on top could be a man in a hat. A square with a triangle became a house. I think infinite possibilities also intrigued early Arabian culture.
Pear. Watercolor on YUPO.
What is intriguing me today, are the artistic possibilities in a pad of YUPO watercolor paper. I only had a few minutes to “play” this evening. Not nearly enough time for fun. Here is a silly little pear I did. It is only about an inch tall.
Hope your week is off to a great start. Remember to start the day with thanks for the good things in your life. Gratitude is gracious!
Gorgeous pattern!
Thank You Susan, so glad you like it 🙂
Beautiful pattern work. Right away, I thought how stunning this piece would be as tile!!
I love your precious little itty bitty baby pear!! SO CUTE!! Enjoy the YUPO!! I think I have some of that…it’s really smooth and shiny, right? I’ll have to double check.
Hope you are having a Super Wonderful Awesome Fun DAY!!
TTYL my little art buddy pal !!
Joan
Enjoy Day #22, can’t wait to see what you create!!
Hi Joan,
The YUPO I have is a bit more of a matte, but yes it is very slick. Your comment has me smiling, I can tell you are in a joyful mood, and that likely means that your muse has been berry-berry good to you. 🙂 And that means we all have something to look forward to seeing tomorrow. 🙂
Happy painting to you Joan!
Your buddy,
Sheila
Lovely fresh colours in this design. And I am slightly envious of your yupo pad. I must get one to try soon.
Thank you Vandy. I have been waiting along time to try YUPO as well 🙂