Patty Digh – The Geography of Loss | Sheila's Corner Studio

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

I am so honored to share this with you. I first mentioned this back in November. My artwork was for publication in Patty Digh’s The Geography of Loss. I have waited since then to find out which piece of art they decided to use in the book. Well,

GUESS WHAT!

They chose both of them! I was so surprised to see that both had made it in the book. Such an honor to be included with so many wonderful artists. You can take a peek inside. It is fun for me to look back at these two images. I really worked hard on them. I was going for a crafty, cartoony sort of feel.

I can see that my work has improved since these were done, almost two years ago. I remember the things I struggled with that now come easier for me. This was one of the first times I put my art out into the world.

After so much time had passed, and I did not hear if they had been accepted or not. I created a short book from one of them. I am still working on getting it released, so I will have to let you know about that later.

Patty’s book is really wonderful. I have only had the chance to read bits and pieces. There are so many wonderful, emotion filled quotes. Lessons shared. Just look at some of the chapter titles:

Love yourself, Bumps Included

Living a Story of Wholeness

See a Future Bigger than Yourself

Page turner, right? Just read this description from the front jacket:

You are the navigator through the three main sections:

Embrace what is: walk into your new landscape
Honor what was: be grateful for your old landscape
Love what will be: live into your future landscape

Illustrated throughout with art submitted from around the world, this book is an atlas of experience, utilizing map imagery and the richly metaphoric, evocative, and functional language of geography to help you place yourself on your own journey, to find your way through helpful exercises and an empathetic, expert guide.

Patty-Digh-Cover

The cover feels like, well I want to say velvet. But that is not right. It has a warmth to it. I wish I knew what the process is. It wants to be held.

The artwork is bold and colorful, soulful and subdued. To me it is inspiring. I love books. I have always treasured them. Such a blessing to receive a copy as a contributing artist!

So here is a sneak peek at how my pieces appear in the book.The book is over 200 pages, and fabulous art is displayed on just about every one of them.

I am realizing, I did not name either one of these. Oh well.

What way to start the new year! I am blessed!

Page 91, Patty Digh - The Geography of Loss. Watercolor, © 2012 Sheila Delgado

Page 184, Patty Digh - The Geography of Loss. Watercolor, © 2012 Sheila Delgado

16 thoughts on “Patty Digh – The Geography of Loss”

Susie Sharp (@susiemermaid) February 3, 2014 at 6:13 am

Congratulations Sheila – this is very exciting!

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Sheila Post authorFebruary 3, 2014 at 10:40 am

Thank You Susie 🙂 I am excited! Enjoy your day 🙂

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Joan February 2, 2014 at 10:13 pm

OH MY GOSH!!!!! Congratulations, Sheila. This is absolutely wonderful. And yes — What a way to start the New Year! I am so happy for you!!!! This is truly exciting news.

Two Thumbs Up!!!

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Sheila Post authorFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:09 pm

Thank you, Thank you Joan!

I am so thankful for my artist friends, who can understand what an honor it is. Sandy Sandy said it… validation.

I am stoked! And on those days when nothing seems to be working, it will be a nice boost to remind me, “Yes you can!”

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spiritartartist February 2, 2014 at 5:05 am

I am impressed Sheila. This is wonderful validation for you. Even though you have evolved as an artist since these were painted, I can still see and feel your strong voice in these two illustrations! Keep on singing sister! Congratulations on all your successes! xoSandy

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Sheila Post authorFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:04 am

Thanks so much Sandy, your message made me laugh a bit 🙂 Great way to start the day 🙂 So interesting that you can see my style. I still feel that I haven’t developed one. Guess I can check that off the list! ha ha ha Have a super week Sandy!

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