Day 22 , Ocotillo. 4 x 4 in. acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. © 2017 Sheila Delgado
I was really happy with how this canvas turned out. I had the idea to add more color, and the Ocotillo came to mind. I used Derwent Inktense watercolor pencil (shiraz), and I like how the watercolor highlights the canvas texture. Keep it simple Sheila.
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I LOVE this. Don’t know how I missed it, but now I see a few since that I have a few things to say about. But this design is so cool- I’m not familiar with this plant , but it can’t be any prettier than how you depicted it!
Thank you Laurie. I saw it for the first time last year. Most often they just look like weeds, but when there is water they flower and are very pretty. Have fun today
I especially like the background!
Thank you Rachel
The colour of your pencil is perfect for that interesting background. A really nice piece Sheila!
Thank you Val. My new favorite pencil, Shiraz. Have fun today
The last few canvases you have done with this colour palette reminds me of an arid environment – or at least what I think it would look like and I really like them. The inktense pencil you used for the Ocotillo is wonderful. Love the soft and sharp lines you made. I would love to see a series of desert plants. Happy painting today Sheila.
Thank you Janet. I am looking forward to painting more of these. Can’t wait to see your next one
Me too!!
Awesome
K.I.S.S.S. – Keep It Sensationally Simple Sheila! Love it GF!
LOL, I like that Sandy
Another innovative piece. Don’t you just wonder how how of this comes out of you?
Honestly, I do Nelvia! Have fun today
I love the idea of a desert plant series! Your image is very striking, a little other-worldly. Except for the colors I thought it was seaweed.
It could be seaweed! LOL. I have drawn seaweed before, for a surface design. Still working on that one. Have fun today Sharon
Lovely work with the inktense pencil!
Have a great an creative day, Sheila!
Thank you Martine
Enjoy your creative day 
Such a delight to see where your new investigations are taking you Sheila. A series of desert plants would be awesome! This piece strikes me as a stepping stone—magnificent in its own right as a captured moment of being in place, and exciting as a way station to the unknown. I think it’s leading you into some fun.
Thank you Dotty
I have some surprises in store for the final week. Fun was had to be sure 
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Interesting background Sheila and love the colours. The plant gives depth to the painting. I have also increased my botanical knowledge.
LOL, Knowledge is power. I just find all of that interesintg, desert plants. Medicinal properties, stuff like that. And who knew Ocotillo is good fencing! I really like the way the wash added depth. That was a nice surprise
Enjoy your creative time today Marion 
Love this piece!!! The colors, composition and the delicate Ocotillo ! This should be a larger piece!!!
Aww, thanks for that Carol
This gave me the idea to do a series of desert plants like this. Enjoy your creating today 