Day 6

 

 

Trio. 4.25 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Trio. 4.25 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Looking through the daily paintings, I was drawn  to the plethora of floras. I tried to hold out until week two to start painting flowers. Here’s proof that I caved.

After struggling with reworking the cactus, I felt the need to loosen up. So I splattered some clean water on the paper. Splattered and spread paint. I worked fast and forced myself to STOP. Stop before I was lost in details. This is not as loose as I had in mind. But I am pleased with the result.

Hope everyone had a terrific weekend! Mine was pretty good. A visit from my brother and his wife, peaches and raspberry pancakes from IHOP, and a PBS Downtown Abbey Marathon. I couldn’t ask for more!

Happy creating to you!

 

 

 

Take a look at day 6 on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
For a closer look, check out my Pinterest board for the event.

 

 

 

20 thoughts on “Day 6

  1. Simone Ritter

    Hi Sheila! I’m so glad you are on the ‘painting treadmill’ with me again! Love today’s flower- and the bunny from a couple of days ago- sooo cute!!! See you via art tomorrow again;-)

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Hi Simone! Thank you 🙂 Your campers always make me smile. I love how you spruced up your little dream machine. Thanks for visiting, and happy painting to you 🙂

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  2. laurie mueller

    Boy, you sure got your question answered by lots of people yesterday on the cactus! And I know exactly what you mean about fooling around too much with details, etc. Yesterday I spent a ridiculous amount of time playing with a painting that wasn’t working- on a little 5×7! On to some different today. This is beautiful, Sheila. And you DID capture a sense of looseness. Perfect!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      I did Laurie, and I am so thankful. I am still playing with it. I will so show it tomorrow. So glad you like my piece, it has got a bit of your favorite green in it. I love that green 🙂

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