Something Silly Made. Mixed media. 2017 Sheila Delgado
In her recent newsletter, Carla Sonheim invited us to follow her lead and make something. Sitting next to me on the desk were the watercolors I painted for the Seaing is Believing surface design. I reached for my scissors, and a few minutes later I had a wonky bouquet.
I glued the pieces on the back of a failed painting. Added some stems, a bit of patchy sky. I scanned it into the computer, and added outlines digitally. I was hoping the shadows from each piece would be visible. Proof of the “made”.
I don’t have a Wacom, and trying to draw with the mouse is a chore. The lines came out crooked and I had to start over a few times. But they suit the silly and imperfect arrangement. Check out Carla’s 30-day blog project for some mid-week inspiration.
LAST LYA
Question mark. Kathy McIntire’s colorful card arrived, and made me panic for a minute, wondering if I had sent one in return. Whew! I did. Checked my list.
Kathy McIntire LYA side swap.
Kathy shared a mini gallery of her work. I’m not sure, but I think the flower is a felted piece. Isn’t this card fun? On the back Kathy shared a bit of her story. Wife, mother, grandmother, friend, volunteer, beach lover and artist. She loves sharing art with others, whether it is mail art, swapping, teaching or selling. She works in glass, clay, textiles and mixed media assemblage. So lucky that Kathy shared her art with me!
Kathy is part of The International Union of Mail Artist’s. Take a look at her Facebook page for some really fabulous postcards. Kathy is also doing some wonderful work for adults with disabilities. So awesome Kathy! And that leads to a connection with Kathy. I worked with United Cerebral Palsy in San Diego. Just a little something. I miss that job, and the people!
Thanks so much Kathy for sharing your thoughts and fabulous art with me! I wish you the best of luck with your inspirational “‘lil bizness”! Such a gift for your community!
Love your bouquet! 🙂
So glad Teresa 🙂 Take good care 🙂
I am one of those busy ladies you referenced in your comment to Val. My head is spinning.
BUT, what fun to wake up to your awesome Something Silly Made, with all its playfulness and can-do spirit, bursting with bright, letting its light shine for all to see under the wide open sky of the universe. Love how it came into being, Sheila. Thanks for the intro to Carla Sonheim. Thanks for sharing Kathy McIntire.
And did I ever tell you I had a small sole proprietorship business for seven years based on mail art???
No you have not Dotty, but I think you should 🙂 Intriguing as always. So glad you enjoyed the almost-not-posted flowers. 🙂
Looks good without the black lines being perfect! I have a wacum tablet, that I couldn’t get used
to using, I have Windows 7 now maybe it won’t work anymore.
I am sure it will work Lana, you may need to download a new… I don’t know what it is called. To use it with 7, but that is free and easy to install. I know it takes some getting used to, and practice.
Thank you for the ‘Spring Bouquet’. Love the wonky lines, the colours – don’t change a thing! Love the postcard with the mini gallery. Enjoy your day Sheila
You’re welcome Janet, thanks so much for visiting 🙂 Hope you have fun in the studio today 🙂
Beautiful bouquet!!! Had a Wacum, sent from my late sister when she bought a smaller model. It was a huge 12″, one of the older models. When I upgraded to win 7 no support, I really miss it,
Oh I bet Carol. I want one so bad I can taste it. LOL :)) One of these days. Glad you like the flowers. Have a great day today… I am one my way to bed.
Your flowers are so much fun Sheila and an interesting method of creation too. Super card from Kathy – she sounds like an over achiever – lol. Have a good night.
Takes a busy lady to know one! LOL I saw, oh shoot, I think it was Christine Brooks – a post of one of your cards on the LYA page. It was wonderful. A piece I had never seen before. So glad you swapped this year Val 🙂