Hello Again

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Mingus Mountains, SMD 2017

Missed you Mingus

I arrived home from California after dark last night. An accident stopped traffic for nearly an hour near Quartzsite. I said prayers for the injured and was thankful that medical help was close by them. Didn’t get to see the mountains until this morning.

Being on the road longer than anticipated wasn’t all bad. Sunset was spectacular.

Sunset 2.11.2017. SMD

Sunset 2.11.2017

I hadn’t planned to be away so long. I waited along with my good friends, for the arrival of their grandson. Baby’s birth was imminent. There were contractions for goodness sake! But still no baby. He is having fun teasing us.

The shower was a huge success. The canvas I painted looks great in the nursery. I had a blurry photo of the crib quilt to work from. I used the stylized branches and leaves. The palette is based on the quilt as well.

Baby Bear. 12 x 12 Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 2017 Sheila Delgado

Baby Bear. 12 x 12 Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 2017 Sheila Delgado

I came home with a few good deals and an awesome made-in-U.S.A.-by-a-Native-American-and- Veteran-of-the-United-States-Army, pencil and brush holder. I had an idea and told my friend about it. What he built trumped my complicated idea. I purchased pencil holders from the Dollar Tree, and he did the rest. (He is taking orders BTW.)

I had these items in baskets on my desk. I liked the look, but it was taking up valuable work space. Now I can quickly free up more space, and everything is closer at hand. Love it! I am thinking of painting or staining it. I love the raw natural wood, but you can never have enough color!

Mark's work of art, wood pencil holder

Mark’s work of art

Pencil and brush holder

Pencil and brush holder

I managed to do some sketching for pattern ideas. I worked on some small watercolors sketches too. Still catching up on email and visiting blogs to see the 30 in 30 collages. I missed you all so much!

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 thoughts on “Hello Again”

  2. laurelle

    Your painting for the new arrival is so thoughtful and cheery! Whose baby is it? Also, great innovative way to keep our art world organized.
    I know your optimism in face of challenges cannot be easy at times, but it helps all of us who “hear” it in your words. Sending you, my cyberworld sister, a big hug!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Hi Laurelle, thank you for your kind words. So nice to hear from you. I added to the post, should have written it better the first time. My good friends are waiting on the arrival of their fifth grand baby. A boy. We are all so excited. Big hug right back to you Laurelle 🙂

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  3. carolsteinberg

    I feel like I’m missing something here…by not following since the beginning, but I understand how you found happiness despite the struggle, and I’m impressed realizing that you have your own health challenges and also manage to visit the work of others. That’s inspiring!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      So kind of you Carol, thank you 🙂 My post could have been better written I am sure, so long since the last one. LOL. I love the connections that come from the challenge. meeting new artists, and making friends. I remember how much receiving those first comments meant to me, when I was starting out. I just like to pay that forward whenever I can. Thanks for taking the time to stop by Carol – God bless 🙂

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  4. Janet Bradish

    Welcome home! The bear painting is perfect…lucky baby! The pencil holder looks great. And the sunset is beautiful – amazing colours and your Mingus Mountains. I see a couple of potential paintings.

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Thank you Janet! I am slowly catching up on blog hopping and viewing the last week of everyone’s challenge. Almost to your blog, Yay! Those pinkish clouds are calling me, but can I do them justice?? LOL. Doesn’t hurt to try ‘ey? See you soon on your blog!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Mom and Pop to be loved it, so I was happy. The holder is perfect for the my space. Even better than what I had in mind. a blessing 🙂

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Hi Carol 🙂 I did have fun, but it’s good to be back. I will have to send my congratulations via text, instead of in person.

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  8. Dotty Seiter

    Welcome back, Sheila! SO delightful to have you as part of my wake-up crew this morning : )
    WOW—what a spectacular sunset on Saturday. And, WOW, what a terrific supplies-holder. And BABY BEAR: so so sweet! Looking forward to seeing new work from you. Glad to have you back in the art fold.

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Thank you Dotty 🙂 I had to share that sunset, to pretty not to. Love that I am part of your crew, just wondering… does that come with donuts? LOL So excited to visit your blog!!

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