Day 1, 1.2016. Thinking of Spring. 8 x 8 Mixed media. © 2016 Sheila Delgado
Happy New Year y’all! Welcome to another 30 in 30 challenge! I have looked forward to this since the end of September. O.K., I think it took me a month to recover from that challenge enough to think about doing it all over again!
But I have looked forward to January 2016 since December of 2015! DOWNTON! So while I might start to look forward to the end of the painting challenge at some point, I will also be simultaneously hoping that January goes on forever!
I have several ideas for a theme. Had. Have had. I can’t decide, and I am not really sure if I will have theme this time. I did not have a chance to prep in advance. But I did start painting a few days ago. I tried a few landscapes, as well as a few abstracts. Nothing very post worthy, so I thought it might be a good idea to stick with a subject I know.
I painted most of this with my fingers. Started with abstract yellow shapes, then green. Roughed in a pot. Spread colors around in the background. I used a brush to shape the pot. Also to lay down the purple base in the foreground, and the dark centers of the blooms. I added a last layer of a creamy white to the background and defined shapes with a pen.
Whew! Number one is done!
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Glad to see you here again, Sheila! Looks fun, painting with your fingers. I may have to give it a go. Thank you for stopping by and leaving comments about my things. Am having fun using different materials. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work this month! 🙂
Good to see you too Corinna! So interesting the path you are on this go around! Really looking forward to seeing your work each day 🙂
Very pretty, Sheila! I love painting with my fingers, too…makes things go so much more quickly. (-: Happy 30 days and Happy New Year!
You are a pro at finger painting Jill! All the best to you in 2016!
Such a happy painting to welcome the new year! Best Wishes for your 30 paintings. I’ll have fun looking this time as I have no time to participate myself.
Oh Pam, you will be missed my friend! Your joyful work is a great way to start the day! Thanks for checking in with us as you can – keep us posted when you have time. Best to you always!
Glad to see you’re BACK Sheila! The challenge just wouldn’t be the same without my art buddy! Nice start GF!
I am so glad you decided to do it again Sandy! Your work is inspirational! Here’s to a fabulous January for both of us! And all of the participants! Love you Sandy!
High five girlfriend haha 🙂
Hand in the air Cindy 🙂
Hand in the air Cindy 🙂
painting with your fingers – how fun! such a nice loose look and I like the colors of the pot and table. Happy New Year Sheila!
Thanks Val, Always so nice to hear from you 🙂 Have a super weekend 🙂
Love this, Sheila! A great start… I don’t know if I will be painting this time around. I’m working on a large commissioned painting and taking a trip at the end of the month. I sure will miss it, but I might be able to join up for a couple of weeks in between. I definitely will be watching what everyone else does. 🙂
Awww, I am so happy for you and your exciting start to 2016 Karin! But your work will definitely be missed! I do hope you can join but if not, I know you will keep us posted as you can 🙂
Let the good times roll! Hats off to you for starting your run through the 30-in-30 challenge. I look forward to seeing what you create.
Thank you Dotty! Hats off to you for ALWAYS (or almost) creating on a daily basis!
Happy New Year Sheila! I love that you are using your fingers along with brushes – what fun… I love the results you are getting!
Thanks Connie, I had fun 🙂
Wishing you a HAPPY and CREATIVE NEW YEAR!!! Love the simplicity…
Thank you Carol! Wishing you the same 🙂