Violet. 4.5 x 6 watercolor on Yupo. © 2015 Sheila Delgado
By now you know I am a fan of Downton Abbey. I am a fan of Maggie Smith, and I love her as Violet Crawley. As Violet, she gets to say the things we all wish we could say. For those of you new to my blog, I started this with a layer of paint on the sheet. While it was wet, I covered it with Saran Wrap, then let it dry.
I saw the left side of her face, and her HUGE hat right away. This is entirely too monochrome, too “cool”. But that is sort of fitting for a stuffy Countess from a country known for its misty, grey days.
Violet, Final. 4.5 x 6 watercolor on Yupo. © 2015 Sheila Delgado
My art supplies arrived today. Just a pad of Yupo, and five tubes of watercolor. YAY! I jumped right in and painted… 3 really crappy nothings. Had visions in my head, and that is where they stayed. Whew, finally something that sort of works.
Oh and GUESS WHAT! I received another small package today. Thought it was my prize from Sandy Sandy’s Christmas giveaway. I didn’t even look at the package, I just opened it.
What a surprise! Sea Dean sent me a Birthday gift! I am such a dunce! Sea told me she was sending me her Wattle… I thought she just meant digitally. Yup, it went right over my ditzy head. But in all fairness, we all have a ton of mail to get through with the challenge going on. I was reading fast. (That’s my story…)
Sea, I love it! LOVE IT! Thank you! Here it is for those of you who have not seen it , and you can read about it here. Lovely thoughts Sea. Fitting for someone who has Lupus as well. So beautiful don’t you think?
Cootamundra Wattle. 4 x 6 Acrylic. © Sea Dean
Leslie Saeta is our host for the painting challenge, she has painted some really fabulous abstracts this month. You can see all the art created today on her blog. Please also visit Sea Dean to post your daily painting, or to vote on those posted. Prizes for the most active artist, AND the most active voter. You can vote three times each day.
I never got through the first season because it disappeared from Netflix. :/ I think it was Netflix where I was watching or maybe Hulu? Hulu is notorious for shows disappearing without warning. Anyway, I loved what I saw, and wish I could catch up, so I can watch new seasons with everyone else, but I don’t think that will happen.
I wonder if the library has them? Many people have said the same thing… bummer when they do that.
Great portrait, Sheila! Love the progress shots too. 😀
I forgot to stop more often… I was having fun. 🙂
It is clearly Maggie Smith! She is astonishing on Downton Abbey – and I agree she has the best lines – but you know, it is her delivery that makes the lines sing. And your painting of her is wonderful. Love the violets and blues – perfect!
You are absolutely right Jim! She is so wonderful, a treasure!
Sheila, I have not seen ONE episode! And they always have behind the scenes shows and you can go see where it was filmed, but we havent gone, maybe I will put it on my list to go check that place out this year. And also get the dvds because I would like to start watching it. 🙂
Your painting is lovely 🙂
My friend gifted me the first three seasons last year for my birthday. I was floored! Honestly, it is a very classy soap opera. ha ha My mom loves it for the peek into the estate, my dad for the history. I love that it is so well done. You get to know and love the characters. Mom really wants to plan a trip over there for a visit too. Hope you get to go, what a thrill!
I love them both Sheila.. What a lovely surprise with that gift from Sea! 🙂
Cool Sylvie, thank you 🙂
Lovely stained glass effect for Dame Maggie. And you did get a wonderful birthday surprise. I actually have not watched it yet. Saving that for when I have more time.
I enjoy a lot of the Masterpiece shows. Period Pieces. We tape them too, or DVR them. Guess tape is really “period” isn’t it ha ha Thanks for visiting Susan, can’t wait to see what you have in store for tomorrow 🙂
I am waiting and waiting for “Downton Abbey” to be on Netflix. I know I would love it too as I live through other people being able to say what I don’t dare. I like this painting; love paintings to have some representation of something. To say I understand abstract art is to say I understand all poetry. What a dunce I am!
Carol, check your local PBS station. They have replayed some of the season’s on our’s. Glad you like this one Carol 🙂
I love the colors… And u love Downton Abbey too!!
So funny Charlotte… even my Dad is addicted to it! Thanks for visiting 🙂
Loving your series for the 30 in 30 challenge Sheila, but this one is especially my favorite – I’m a big DT fan too – hugs to you from Texas! Nancy and the pugs 🙂
Thanks so much Nancy! I think there is a bit of Texan in Violet, don’t you! ha ha
Thanks for your kind words, and hugs to the pugs and ya’ll! Love when you share photos of them 🙂